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Bellingham, WA- January 9, 2012- Bellingham Aviation Services announces that Jeff Eriksen, Chief Flight Instructor, has successfully completed the written, oral and practical examinations to add Instrument Instructor (CFII) credentials to enhance his Flight Instructor certifications.

Instrument rating refers to the necessary qualifications a pilot must have to fly under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR). Training includes additional instruction pertaining to rules and procedures specifically for instrument flying, further instruction in meteorology and more intensive instrument flight training. This CFII rating allows a flight instructor to provide ground school and flight instruction to pilots seeking an instrument rating.

The completion of Instrument Instruction confirms Jeff’s commitment to continuing personal education, as well as his zeal for promoting aeronautical excellence in Northwest Washington. He will now be able to share his nearly 4000 hours of flying experience with students wishing to pursue an Instrument Rating.

“We are very proud of Jeff’s accomplishments” said Vanessa Nielsen, President of BAS. “Jeff’s continued growth and drive toward professional distinction match the high standards that we embody as a company. By investing in our flight training infrastructure, BAS is poised to be a go-to provider of training solutions to help meet the demands of the looming pilot shortage.”

Flight Lessons are available immediately. Please contact BAS directly for information on availability.

Bellingham Aviation Services (BAS) is a full-service fixed-base operator (FBO) located in Bellingham, Washington – 20 miles south of the Canadian border, 50 miles south of Vancouver, B.C. and 90 miles north of Seattle. BAS offers a wide range of services from fueling and flight instruction, to aircraft maintenance, retail sales and concierge services.

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Bellingham, WA- November 2, 2011- Bellingham Aviation Services is proud to expand current flight specials to include The Complete Intro to Flight, the Museum Flight Lesson for Two and the Fly North of the 49th Parallel packages.

The Complete Intro to Flight is the ideal package for someone looking to get their first experience in a plane. This package is more than your typical introductory flight because it includes 1 hour of ground instruction, 1.5 hours of simulator instruction and 1 hour of flight instruction in a Cessna 172, totaling over three hours of total instruction. Students will also receive a complimentary logbook to document first training experiences.

The Museum of Flight Lesson for 2 goes above and beyond your average flight experience and it enables you to share the experience with a friend or loved one and acquire up to 3 hours of combined instruction. You will learn about the aircraft with ground instruction, carefully maneuver the plane during taxi and ultimately, take the controls of a 180 mph plane to get a feel for flying. The special includes up to 1.8 hours of flight time in a high performance Trinidad TB20, admissions to the Museum of Flight for two, lunch for two and individual logbooks to document your flight training experience.

And finally, Fly North of the 49th Parallel enables pilots the ability to experience Canada by air, without the hassle of navigating regulatory requirements and customs. BAS will help in customizing a flight lesson in the N82TT, which is equipped and approved to fly into Canada. BAS will cover topics including flight planning, eAPIS filing, CanPass and U.S. Customs calls.

“Whether getting in a plane for the first time or traveling between countries, BAS is excited to assist you throughout your aviation journey,” said Vanessa Nielsen, President of BAS. “We hope these flight packages will help generate renewed interest and excitement for the aviation industry.”

Flight Packages are available immediately. Please contact BAS directly for information on availability.

Bellingham Aviation Services (BAS) is a full-service fixed-base operator (FBO) located in Bellingham, Washington – 20 miles south of the Canadian border, 50 miles south of Vancouver, B.C. and 90 miles north of Seattle. BAS offers a wide range of services from fueling and flight instruction, to aircraft maintenance, retail sales and concierge services.

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Bellingham, WA- October 18, 2011- Bellingham Aviation Services announces the latest addition to its training fleet, a 1986 Trinidad TB20, located at the Bellingham International Airport.

The Trinidad TB20 is ideal for Commercial and CFI Training purposes, as well as for getting high performance and complex endorsements. It is equipped with a 2-axis autopilot and two GPS systems (Garmin 430 and King KMD 150). This aircraft comfortably cruises at around 160 knots making it most suitable for cross-country travel and extensive training purposes.

During the Bellingham Aviation Services International Learn To Fly Day event, guests can talk to flight instructors, other student pilots, and aircraft owners about the benefits of learning to fly.

“We are pleased to expand our comprehensive fleet of aircraft to include the Trinidad TB20,” said Vanessa Oliver-Nielsen, President of BAS. “The addition of a high-performance aircraft will help better serve the diverse needs and level of expertise of our customer-base.”

The Trinidad TB20, tail number N82TT, is currently available to rent for $185 per hour. Please contact BAS directly for information on availability.

Bellingham Aviation Services (BAS) is a full-service fixed-base operator (FBO) located in Bellingham, Washington – 20 miles south of the Canadian border, 50 miles south of Vancouver, B.C. and 90 miles north of Seattle. BAS offers a wide range of services from fueling and flight instruction, to aircraft maintenance, retail sales and concierge services.

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Bellingham, WA- May 10, 2011- The world of flight offers fun, freedom and experiences unlike anything else in the world. And you’re invited to participate as Bellingham Aviation Services hosts an International Learn To Fly Day event on Saturday, May 21.

International Learn to Fly Day was created to invite people interested in the world of flight to discover more by meeting local aviators and discovering the initial steps toward “living the dream” of personal flight. Nearly 600,000 people from all walks of life in the U.S. are licensed pilots, but millions more have dreamed of joining that group.

During the Bellingham Aviation Services International Learn To Fly Day event, guests can talk to flight instructors, other student pilots, and aircraft owners about the benefits of learning to fly.

The May 21 event at Bellingham Aviation Services will be held at 4201 Mitchell Way, Bellingham, WA 98226. It is scheduled to take place from 9AM till 3PM. Attendees are encouraged to RSVP at (360)676-7624 or on the Bellingham Aviation Services Facebook page.

Bellingham Aviation Services (BAS) is a full-service fixed-base operator (FBO) located in Bellingham, Washington – 20 miles south of the Canadian border, 50 miles south of Vancouver, B.C. and 90 miles north of Seattle. BAS offers a wide range of services from fueling and flight instruction, to aircraft maintenance, retail sales and concierge services.

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Bellingham, WA- April 12, 2011- Bellingham Aviation Services announces the latest addition to its training fleet: a CR-12 Advanced Aviation Training Device from Precision Flight Controls, of Sacramento, CA.

More commonly known as a simulator, the AATD will be used to enhance flight training as well as to allow pilots to maintain their instrument currency at a fraction of the cost of an airplane. “We’re thrilled to offer this value-enhancing tool to pilots in Northwest Washington,” said BAS Chief Flight Instructor Jeff Eriksen. “Whether executing approaches at airports otherwise inaccessible, to encountering more realistic abnormal scenarios in a safe environment, this simulator will help produce more competent and confident pilots.”

The simulator features a 3-screen immersive visual system, Reality XP Pro GNS 430 software, a professional flight and instrument console, interchangeable throttle quadrants and corresponding software for over 30 aircraft including singles, twins, and turbo-props.

Bellingham Aviation Services (BAS) is a full-service fixed-base operator (FBO) located in Bellingham, Washington – 20 miles south of the Canadian border, 50 miles south of Vancouver, B.C. and 90 miles north of Seattle. BAS offers a wide range of services from fueling and flight instruction, to aircraft maintenance, retail sales and concierge services.

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Bellingham, Wash. – April 12, 2011 – Bellingham Aviation Services, Bellingham’s premier aircraft fueling center, maintenance and avionics service facility and flight school, was recently certified as a Women-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE).

"We are proud to promote diversity in the aircraft and pilot community," said Vanessa Nielsen, President of BAS. "This is an important step to our business development strategy and adds even more credibility to our company. We are already recognized as offering the most diverse and comprehensive slate of aircraft services in the area. Our goal with this is to further promote the aircraft industry and piloting to women in our community, and to offer the opportunity to individuals, corporations and government agencies to foster diversity in their base of service providers."

To qualify for WBE status, women must own over 51% of the business, serve as President or CEO, be active in daily management and be the final decision maker for all aspect of the business; financial, production and contracting, and, be U.S. citizens or legal residents of the country.

Bellingham Aviation Services (BAS) is a full-service fixed-base operator (FBO) located in Bellingham, Washington – 20 miles south of the Canadian border, 50 miles south of Vancouver, B.C. and 90 miles north of Seattle. BAS offers a wide range of services from fueling and flight instruction, to aircraft maintenance and concierge services.

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Bellingham, Wash. – March 2, 2011 – Bellingham Aviation Services, Bellingham’s premier aircraft fueling station, maintenance service facility and flight school, is proud to welcome back Ken Russell to its aircraft maintenance and avionics division.

"Ken is a skilled technician, and we are excited to have him on our team," said Vanessa Oliver- Nielsen, President of BAS. "After the recent upgrades to the Bellingham International Airport, the need for experienced technicians has greatly increased, and Ken helps us accommodate that growth in demand."

Russell brings 25 years of aircraft maintenance experience and is an FAA certified Inspector (IA). He has experience and factory-authorized training on a wide variety of aircraft from small single-engine Cessna’s to large Boeing Jet Engine commercial aircraft. Russell is also a commercially-rated single and multi engine rated pilot.

"Ken will help us continue to provide comprehensive maintenance and avionics services," Oliver-Nielsen said. "This includes 100 hour inspections, annual inspections and phase checks on aircraft for general aviation, charter and freight companies, as well as general aircraft engine overhauls, reconstruction, landing gear repair and detailing."

Bellingham Aviation Services (BAS) is a full-service fixed-base operator (FBO) located in Bellingham, Washington – 20 miles south of the Canadian border, 50 miles south of Vancouver, B.C. and 90 miles north of Seattle. BAS offers a wide range of services from fueling and flight instruction, to aircraft maintenance and concierge services.

Bellingham Aviation Services Limited During BLI Runway Closure

Bellingham, Wash., August 20, 2010 -- Due to airport and runway upgrades, the Bellingham International Airport (BLI) will be closed for the first three weeks of September 2010 for all fixed wing aircraft.

During this time, Bellingham Aviation Services will have limited staff available to service customers. We will be fully operational upon the airport reopening on September 22, and look forward to providing you with professional aircraft servicing, refueling and flight lessons.

For more information on the runway closure and construction plans, please visit the Bellingham International Airport web page.

Bellingham Aviation Services (BAS) is the full-service fixed-base operator (FBO) located in Bellingham, Washington. Just 20 miles south of the Canadian border, 50 miles south of Vancouver, B.C. and 90 miles north of Seattle. BAS offers a wide range of services from fueling and flight instruction, to aircraft maintenance, avionics and concierge services.

Bellingham Aviation Helps FOOD4TOTS

Bellingham, Wash., August 20, 2010 - For the second year, Bellingham Aviation Services is joining forces with Horizon Airlines in support of the Bellingham Food Bank’s Food4Tots campaign.

During an average year, more than 9,000 visits to the Bellingham Food Bank are made by parents of an infant. Employer-matched donations by Bellingham Aviation Personnel to help Whatcom County infants get off to a healthy start.

For more information on the Food4Tots program, please visit www.bellinghamfoodbank.org.

Bellingham Aviation Services (BAS) is the full-service fixed-base operator (FBO) located in Bellingham, Washington. Just 20 miles south of the Canadian border, 50 miles south of Vancouver, B.C. and 90 miles north of Seattle. BAS offers a wide range of services from fueling and flight instruction, to aircraft maintenance, avionics and concierge services.