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News and Announcements

Saturday, February 6th - FAAST Safety Meeting Held Here at TEA - Join Us!

There will be an FAA Safety Team meeting held here at TEA on Saturday, February 6th.  This meeting will focus on Light Sport Aircraft, its advantages and limitations and why they may be right for you.  We will cover details on the light sport training syllabus and certificates and how they differ from those of the Private Rating.

There will be a Light Sport Aircraft on Display during this presentation.

See flyer for additional details and information.

This Seminar is open to the public at no cost - BY RESERVATION ONLY.  Please register at www.FAASafety.gov in the events and seminars section of their website.


Saturday, December 12 - Gobosh Light Sport Aircraft

Breaking News!!  Come and see the Gobosh, Light Sport Aircraft, here at Travel Express on Saturday, December 12th at 11:00!  Get your hands on this luxury sport airplane and get answers to your questions on the light sport certificate!  Main Lobby - Travel Express - 3N060 Powis Road.


Quarterly Safety Meeting - October 29, 2009 - Join Us!

Travel Express Aviation hosts General Aviation Safety Meetings on a quarterly basis.  Club-members gather to socialize and sharpen their piloting skills all of course, while enjoying the company of other enthusiasts.  There's always lots of food, lots of friends and lots of information!  

This month, we would like to extend an invitation to all local aviation enthusiasts to join us for the October Safety Meeting.  This is the perfect opportunity to come and see what Travel Express is all about!  If you would like to join us, please send an email message with your name and contact information to info@flytea.comView the Safety Meeting flyer for details on the evening's agenda.  Note:  There will be a nominal charge of $10 to all non-members, payable in advance by credit card. 

Here's a peek inside one of the meetings from last quarter!


Travel Express Aviation Moves to The Red Hangar on Powis Road

TEA and TEAM (Travel Express Aviation Maintenance) have moved to a larger facility at 3N060 Powis Road, where we can now house all of the aircraft under one roof, in a heated environment. In addition, our members will now enjoy a newly remodeled pilots lounge and larger training facilities. If you haven't received the postcard that was mailed out announcing the move, you can view it here.


Fly The Cirrus SR22 at TEA - We have 3!

 As a member of travel Express Aviation, our expansive flightline is available to you at your beck and call, including the technologically advanced Cirrus SR22! We have three Cirrus aircraft available giving you the choice of fly with standard instruments, Avidyne or the Garmin 1000!  At TEA, you are assured that one of the three will be ready when you are, whether you want to get to that business trip expediently, take a well deserved vacation or fly the skyline of Chicago!  TEA is proud to have trained with Cirrus Corporation and follows the Cirrus Standardized Training Program, making you a better and safer pilot!

 


 

The Lima Lima T-34 Joins the Flightline - Come and Fly This 1957 Warbird at TEA!

We are excited to have the opportunity to fly the 1957 Beech T-34 and to be able to share it with our membership! The T-34 is offered at $255 per hour plus instuctor (available as dual only.) Contact info@flytea.com for details and reservations.


 Accellerated Training Courses Offered At Travel Express

When time is of the essence, come to TEA and enroll in one of our accelerated training programs, such as the 4-Day Instrument Course or the 10-Day Multi-Engine Course. For information and pricing, please call 630-584-6462 and ask to speak to Tom.


 TEA Featured in "In The Air", Dupage Airport's Monthly Newsletter

We encourage you to read the latest issue of In The Air, published by the DuPage Airport.  It features a story on Travel Express Aviation and Travel Express Aviation Maintenance, highlighting the growth and direction of the companies at DPA. The newsletter is attached in a .pdf format.


 'The Weather Channel' Features Travel Express Aviation

Interested in seeing the weather first hand and close up, reporters from The Weather Channel spent an evening with TEA's Chief Pilot flying through the clouds and feeling the effects that it has on a small private airplane! It was nice to have the opportunity to share with them, our view of the weather they report!



CATS Testing Center - Take FAA Written Tests Here at TEA!

For the convenience of all local pilots, TEA provides an authorized CATS Testing Center. Take the FAA and FCC Written Exams here at Travel Express located at the DuPage County Airport in West Chicago, Illinois. We issue all exams including the Private, Commercial, Instrument, ATP, FOI, CFI, CFII and Ground Instructor along with the Maintenance Testing A&P and I.A. To schedule a test, call us at 630.584.6462 to arrange for a date and time and then contact CATS directly at 800.947.9228 to register and pay for the tests. Remember to let them know that you are an AOPA member to receive a $10 discount. Once registered with CATS, your test will be waiting for you here in our testing center located on Powis Road at the DuPage County Airport in West Chicago, Illinois.



Fly the Pilatus PC-12!

The Pilatus PC-12 is a phenomenal pressurized business-class aircraft and many of our clubmembers enjoy flying it for business and pleasure travel. The PC-12 is a very comfortable aircraft, both for pilot and passengers. It features dual GNS 530's, traffic, ground prox warning system (EGPWS), pilot side EFIS, stormscope, radar, 6 seat passenger area (8 person aircraft) with flushing facilities and much more. This 260 knot plane is available for rental to our members at $1,300 per hour + instructor. View photos online and come and see it today!

 


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DUPAGE AIRPORT
3N060 Powis Road
 - West Chicago, IL
630-584-6462