Delta Connection Academy

Gulfstream

On my 250 mile cross-country flight, Michael & I made our first stop in Lake Charles, LA. We stopped in the FBO to file the next leg of the trip, stretch our legs, etc. While there, Michael struck up a conversation with two pilots there who were flying a Gulfstream for PPG, a company out of Pittsburg. They had dropped off the executives and were getting ready to explore the area for the day. Before we knew it, we were getting a tour of their plane. It was beautiful. The cockpit was outfitted with all the latest technology, including GPS units on each yoke. There were back-ups for back-up instruments and flight controls. I’m sure Michael could tell you more details. The cabin had many comfy chairs, a desk area for a computer and printer hook-up. It even had a full galley kitchen including a convection oven, running sink, refrigerator, and just about anything you’d find at home. I believe they said they could fit 15 golf bags in the baggage compartment. They wanted to check out our fine aircraft, the Cirrus SR-20 with the glass cockpit so we were happy to share our plane with them. They were headed to Ellington the next day and invited us and anyone at the flight school to see their plane. We completed our long cross-country at least an hour later than we were supposed to, but it was worth it, even though we didn’t get to eat lunch in Lufkin. They were very generous and even started up the plane the next day when a few people get to take the tour. I’m sure it was a great chance for the CFI’s to do some networking – you never know who knows who or what kind of connections they might have.