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• New for 2019 - Articles by Dean Ricci

  

  Back in 2008 I was flying for Skydive Temple, about 50 miles north of Austin Texas. That is where I met a fellow jump pilot by the name of Dean Ricci aka... Read more

  Posted on 03 January 2019 CAREER, TRAVEL

• Wishing the Nation a Wonderful and Safe 2019!

  

  This past year was a great one for us here at Caravan Nation and we are very excited about the changes and upgrades that we will be making to the site in 2019! Read more

  Posted on 01 January 2019 TRAVEL

• MagniX Has a Successful Test of Electric Motor for the Caravan

  

  As reported by Flyer:A US/Australian company has successfully tested a new 350hp electric motor on an ‘Ironbird’ ground test rig. Read more

  Posted on 16 November 2018 TRAVEL

• Featured Caravan Pilot: Chezka with Air Juan Aviation

  

  Meet our latest Featured Caravan pilot Chezka, a pilot with Air Juan Aviation! Air Juan started as a private charter company in 2012. Read more

  Posted on 20 September 2018 TRAVEL

• Featured Jump Pilot - Daniel with Skydive San Marcos

  

  Meet our Featured Jump Pilot Daniel, a Caravan pilot with Skydive San Marcos. A drop zone just south of Austin Texas. This is not only a Drop Zone that I use... Read more

  Posted on 08 September 2018 CAREER, TRAVEL

• Job Post

  

  Pax operation (AOC) with a C208B EX in Southern Germany is looking for commercial pilots in part-time (freelance) or permanent employment. Experience in SP/IR... Read more

  Posted on 07 September 2018 TRAVEL

• Mission Aviation Fellowship Gets New Caravan Seaplane

  

  As reported by AOPAIn an Indonesian province where swampland sits just 200 feet above sea level with numerous rivers running through it, a 30-year-old,... Read more

  Posted on 09 August 2018 TRAVEL

• Jump Pilot Academy

  

  Sky Diver Driver announces a partnership with Jump Pilot Academy! Jump Pilot Academy is specifically established to train new FAA CPL holders with 250 PIC fligh... Read more

  Posted on 19 June 2018 CAREER, TRAVEL

• Featured Caravan Pilot: Jeciane with the Brazilian Air Force

  

  Meet our Featured Caravan pilot Jeciane with the Brazilian Air Force. It is the largest Air Force in the Southern Hemisphere with 627 aircraft and 77,454... Read more

  Posted on 17 April 2018 TRAVEL

• Textron Aviation Ships Grand Caravan EX to Mack Air

  

  Textron Aviation ships first Grand Caravan EX to Botswana's Mack AirAs reported by Flight GlobalTextron Aviation has shipped the first of 10 Cessna Grand Carava... Read more

  Posted on 06 April 2018 TRAVEL

• Make Your Flight Training Plans Now!

  

  If you are looking for Caravan or King Air Initial or Recurrent training, train with our partners at Turbine Training Center! After your training is complete... Read more

  Posted on 09 March 2018 CAREER, TRAVEL

• The USPA Safety Day is March 10th

  

  The United States Parachute Association (USPA) designates the second Saturday in March of every year to be its Safety Day and this year that happens to be on... Read more

  Posted on 09 March 2018 CAREER, TRAVEL

• Make Your Flight Training Plans Now!

  

  If you are looking for Caravan or King Air Initial or Recurrent training, train with our partners at Turbine Training Center!After your training is complete we... Read more

  Posted on 08 March 2018 TRAVEL

• Looking for a Job Flying Skydivers?

  

  Pilots, looking for a job flying skydivers? Most of the Jump Pilot hiring is done between now and May. Visit our "Jump Pilot Jobs" page here and check back... Read more

  Posted on 16 February 2018 CAREER, TRAVEL

• Review - Inadvertent Encounter with Freezing Rain

  

  Procedures for Encounter with Freezing RainDuring this time of year, if you are a pilot in the Northern Hemisphere there is a possibility that you will fly... Read more

  Posted on 19 January 2018 TRAVEL

• Turbine Training Center

  

  Visit our friends at Turbine Training Center for your Caravan and King Air Initial and Recurrent training needs! They also offer a Jump Pilot training course!... Read more

  Posted on 10 January 2018 CAREER, TRAVEL

• The Mexican Power Lever by Patrick Fennemore

  

  by Patrick FennemoreBushPilotHQ.comWhen pilot’s get together, there are always stories shared and this is one of them. I’m not sure how true this is and would... Read more

  Posted on 16 November 2017 TRAVEL

• Night Disorientation in a Caravan

  

  By Armand VilchesOnly days out of training a young pilot was seduced by the black hole syndrome that has claimed too many unwary flyers. Read more

  Posted on 25 October 2017 TRAVEL

• Patient AirLift Services / Sky Hope is Looking for Caravan Owners and Pilots

  

  Patient AirLift Services (PALS) Sky Hope is a charitable aviation organization that provides airlift support into and out of areas affected by natural disasters. Read more

  Posted on 22 September 2017 TRAVEL

• 5 Quick Tips for Caravan Pilots

  

  Today we're sharing a useful list for Caravan Pilots composed by our friends at Bush Pilot HQ! Visit this wonderful resource at bushpilothq. Read more

  Posted on 08 September 2017 TRAVEL