SMAC051a - Len Costa Reporting From the Center of the Aviation Universe

SMAC051a - Len Costa Reporting From the Center of the Aviation Universe

Author: Carl Valeri July 7, 2013 Duration: 23:04

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Recently co-host Len Costa had an opportunity to visit Aviation Universe, a local pilot shop in Bensenville, IL. During his visit he met the shops owners, Lora Yowell and Richard Wells. What ensued was a fun interview detailing the history of the store, the owners background in aviation, meeting Orville and Wilbur (the dogs), and even a commuter train happened to find it’s way into the show.

Other topics include:

  • Beech Musketeer
  • RCAF
  • Normandy Hurricane Pilot
  • Canadian Pilot
  • Canadian to FAA Certificate Conversion
  • Civil Air Patrol
  • Flight Instructor Certificate
  • FAA Charts
  • Pilot Training Materials
  • Collectible Models
  • Kids Toys
  • Handmade Crafts
  • Meigs Field
  • Jewelry
  • Magazines
  • Lanyards
  • Stickers
  • Pins
  • ORD Airport Watch (mentioned on CNN)
  • United 787
  • Air Berlin
  • Karlene Pettit
  • Flight For Control
  • Airplane Spotting
  • And a whole heap more!

The store is located at 13 W Main Street, Shop #6, Bensenville, IL and available online at AviationUniverse.us. Follow AviationUnvrse on Twitter, Like Aviation Universe on Facebook, or join Aviation Universe on Pinterest.

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