Posts made in January, 2014

Mission Statement

Posted by on Jan 30, 2014 | Comments Off on Mission Statement

Mission Statement

Our mission statement is…To help our clients intelligently manage operational risk associated with their aircraft in an effective and efficient manner that respects individual freedom, demands personal responsibility and acknowledges human limitations. Foresight Aviation was founded by Vaughn Harral as an enterprise dedicated to helping owners and pilots intelligently manage the risks involved in operating the Socata TBM700/850/900  series of very fast, single-engine turboprop aircraft. Through Foresight Aviation, you can now have the benefit of thousands of hours of accident free...

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Bio: Vaughn Harral

Posted by on Jan 21, 2014 | Comments Off on Bio: Vaughn Harral

Bio: Vaughn Harral

I was born in Albany Georgia, where my father was stationed as an Air Force pilot. A USAF family, we moved around the globe as four children grew to adulthood and found their own callings. As all three sons worked as electrical engineers we also became licensed pilots, though I don’t think any of us ever really thought about an aviation career. Still, it was a passion that took hold of me like nothing before. I loved to fly and by the time I soloed, I was hooked for life. While great fun however, flying is no great strategy for financial success so I continued to work as an electrical...

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Type Specific Training for Daher/Socata TBM 700/850/9X0 Aircraft

Posted by on Jan 20, 2014 | Comments Off on Type Specific Training for Daher/Socata TBM 700/850/9X0 Aircraft

Type Specific Training for Daher/Socata TBM 700/850/9X0 Aircraft

Foresight Aviation specializes in flight training for the Daher/Socata TBM 700, 850 & 9X0 line of single-engine turboprop aircraft. We offer initial and recurrent training. Initial Training: Foresight Aviation provides in-aircraft initial training in the form of SIOE (Supervised Initial Operating Experience). The FAA has a laissez faire position with respect to training requirements for the aspiring TBM pilot. To act as PIC of this aircraft which typically operates at two-thirds of the speeds and altitudes of a modern jet-liner, all the FAA requires is a private pilot certificate and a...

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