Aviation Blog & Charter Travel Tips | Sweet Aviation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - [/charter/destinations/](/charter/destinations/) [(260) 267-5505](tel:2602675505)  | [https://www.facebook.com/SweetAviation](https://www.facebook.com/SweetAviation) [https://www.instagram.com/sweetaviation/](https://www.instagram.com/sweetaviation/) [https://www.youtube.com/user/sweetaviation](https://www.youtube.com/user/sweetaviation) - [Gift Cards](https://www.sweetaviation.com/gift-certificates/) - [Events](/events) - [Thrill Ride](https://www.sweetaviation.com/flight-training/thrill-ride/) - [Medical Exams](https://www.sweetaviation.com/flight-training/medical/) - [Flight Schedule Pro](https://app.flightschedulepro.com/Account/Login/12257) - [Contact Us](https://www.sweetaviation.com/contact-us/) [https://www.facebook.com/SweetAviation](https://www.facebook.com/SweetAviation) [https://www.instagram.com/sweetaviation/](https://www.instagram.com/sweetaviation/) [https://www.youtube.com/user/sweetaviation](https://www.youtube.com/user/sweetaviation) [/](/) - [Charter](https://www.sweetaviation.com/charter/) - [Charter](https://www.sweetaviation.com/charter/) - [Destinations](https://www.sweetaviation.com/charter/destinations/) - [FlightPlan](https://www.sweetaviation.com/flightplan/) - [Training](https://www.sweetaviation.com/flight-training/) - [Training](https://www.sweetaviation.com/flight-training/) - [Private Pilot](https://www.sweetaviation.com/private-pilot/) - [Instrument Rating](https://www.sweetaviation.com/flight-training/instrument-rating/) - [Commercial Certificate](https://www.sweetaviation.com/flight-training/commercial/) - [CFI & CFII Certificate](https://www.sweetaviation.com/flight-training/cfi/) - [Multi-Engine Training](https://www.sweetaviation.com/flight-training/multi-engine-training/) - [Tailwheel Endorsement](https://www.sweetaviation.com/flight-training/tailwheel/) - [Add-On Helicopter Training](https://www.sweetaviation.com/flight-training/helicopters/) - [STEM Flights](https://www.sweetaviation.com/flight-training/stem-flights/) - [Ground Schools](https://www.sweetaviation.com/ground-schools/) - [Ground Schools](https://www.sweetaviation.com/ground-schools/) - [Private Pilot](https://www.sweetaviation.com/ground-schools/private-pilot-ground-school/) - [Instrument Rating](https://www.sweetaviation.com/ground-schools/instrument-rating-ground-school/) - [College Programs](https://www.sweetaviation.com/flight-training/college-programs/) - [College Programs](https://www.sweetaviation.com/flight-training/college-programs/) - [Indiana Wesleyan University](https://www.sweetaviation.com/flight-training/indiana-wesleyan-university/) - [Purdue Global](https://www.sweetaviation.com/flight-training/purdue-global/) - [Rental](https://www.sweetaviation.com/aircraft-rentals/) - [Fleet](/aircraft) - [Maintenance](https://www.sweetaviation.com/maintenance/) - [Maintenance](https://www.sweetaviation.com/maintenance/) - [Detailing](https://www.sweetaviation.com/maintenance/detailing/) - [About](https://www.sweetaviation.com/about-us/) - [About](https://www.sweetaviation.com/about-us/) - [Careers](https://www.sweetaviation.com/about-us/career/) - [Our Team](/about-us#our-team) - [Customer Milestones](https://www.sweetaviation.com/milestones/) - [Hangar Talk](https://www.sweetaviation.com/about-us/hangar-talk/) - [Lunch on the Fly](https://www.sweetaviation.com/fly-in/) - [Locations](https://www.sweetaviation.com/locations/) - [Locations](https://www.sweetaviation.com/locations/) - [Auburn-DeKalb Executive Airport](https://www.sweetaviation.com/locations/dekalb/) - [Goshen Municipal Airport](https://www.sweetaviation.com/locations/goshen/) - [Smith Field Airport](https://www.sweetaviation.com/locations/smith-field/) [/](/)   × - [Charter](https://www.sweetaviation.com/charter/) - [Charter](https://www.sweetaviation.com/charter/) - [Destinations](https://www.sweetaviation.com/charter/destinations/) - [FlightPlan](https://www.sweetaviation.com/flightplan/) - [Training](https://www.sweetaviation.com/flight-training/) - [Training](https://www.sweetaviation.com/flight-training/) - [Private Pilot](https://www.sweetaviation.com/private-pilot/) - [Instrument Rating](https://www.sweetaviation.com/flight-training/instrument-rating/) - [Commercial Certificate](https://www.sweetaviation.com/flight-training/commercial/) - [CFI & CFII Certificate](https://www.sweetaviation.com/flight-training/cfi/) - [Multi-Engine Training](https://www.sweetaviation.com/flight-training/multi-engine-training/) - [Tailwheel Endorsement](https://www.sweetaviation.com/flight-training/tailwheel/) - [Add-On Helicopter Training](https://www.sweetaviation.com/flight-training/helicopters/) - [STEM Flights](https://www.sweetaviation.com/flight-training/stem-flights/) - [Ground Schools](https://www.sweetaviation.com/ground-schools/) - [Ground Schools](https://www.sweetaviation.com/ground-schools/) - [Private Pilot](https://www.sweetaviation.com/ground-schools/private-pilot-ground-school/) - [Instrument Rating](https://www.sweetaviation.com/ground-schools/instrument-rating-ground-school/) - [College Programs](https://www.sweetaviation.com/flight-training/college-programs/) - [College Programs](https://www.sweetaviation.com/flight-training/college-programs/) - [Indiana Wesleyan University](https://www.sweetaviation.com/flight-training/indiana-wesleyan-university/) - [Purdue Global](https://www.sweetaviation.com/flight-training/purdue-global/) - [Rental](https://www.sweetaviation.com/aircraft-rentals/) - [Fleet](/aircraft) - [Maintenance](https://www.sweetaviation.com/maintenance/) - [Maintenance](https://www.sweetaviation.com/maintenance/) - [Detailing](https://www.sweetaviation.com/maintenance/detailing/) - [About](https://www.sweetaviation.com/about-us/) - [About](https://www.sweetaviation.com/about-us/) - [Careers](https://www.sweetaviation.com/about-us/career/) - [Our Team](/about-us#our-team) - [Customer Milestones](https://www.sweetaviation.com/milestones/) - [Hangar Talk](https://www.sweetaviation.com/about-us/hangar-talk/) - [Lunch on the Fly](https://www.sweetaviation.com/fly-in/) - [Locations](https://www.sweetaviation.com/locations/) - [Locations](https://www.sweetaviation.com/locations/) - [Auburn-DeKalb Executive Airport](https://www.sweetaviation.com/locations/dekalb/) - [Goshen Municipal Airport](https://www.sweetaviation.com/locations/goshen/) - [Smith Field Airport](https://www.sweetaviation.com/locations/smith-field/) - [Gift Cards](/gift-certificates/) - [Events](/events) - [Thrill Ride](/flight-training/thrill-ride/) - [Medical Exams](/flight-training/medical/) - [Flight Schedule Pro](https://app.flightschedulepro.com/Account/Login/12257) - [Contact Us](/contact-us/) # Hangar Talk Select category Charter  (16) Fly In  (30) Maintenance  (22) News  (5) Perspectives  (31) SweetTrips  (7) Technology  (8) Training  (21) Uncategorized  (4) [https://www.sweetaviation.com/sweet-aviation-to-take-over-as-fbo-at-goshen-municipal-airport/](https://www.sweetaviation.com/sweet-aviation-to-take-over-as-fbo-at-goshen-municipal-airport/) ## Sweet Aviation to take over as FBO at Goshen Municipal Airport Posted on September 5, 2024 - [News](https://www.sweetaviation.com/category/news/) Sweet Aviation is expanding its footprint in Northern Indiana, taking over as the Fixed Base Operator at Goshen Municipal Airport (KGSH). At their August meeting, members of the Goshen Board of Aviation Commissioners approved Sweet Aviation’s request to assume the contract that Goshen Air Center has held since 1992. Goshen Air Center co-founder and current[… Read more »](https://www.sweetaviation.com/sweet-aviation-to-take-over-as-fbo-at-goshen-municipal-airport/) [https://www.sweetaviation.com/dekalb-county-airport-sweet-aviation-celebrate-opening-of-extended-runway/](https://www.sweetaviation.com/dekalb-county-airport-sweet-aviation-celebrate-opening-of-extended-runway/) ## DeKalb County Airport, Sweet Aviation Celebrate Opening of Extended Runway Posted on October 3, 2023 - [News](https://www.sweetaviation.com/category/news/) Sweet Aviation, as the official fixed-base operator at the DeKalb County Airport (KGWB), celebrated the reopening of the airport’s runway with a special ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, September 29. The runway has been closed since July to allow contractors time to extend the runway to 7,105 feet and install new features. DeKalb County Airport[… Read more »](https://www.sweetaviation.com/dekalb-county-airport-sweet-aviation-celebrate-opening-of-extended-runway/) [https://www.sweetaviation.com/wyatt-woods/](https://www.sweetaviation.com/wyatt-woods/) ## Wyatt Woods – From Zero to Private Pilot in Three Months! Posted on September 28, 2023 - [Perspectives](https://www.sweetaviation.com/category/perspectives/) Imagine jumping from zero aviation experience to earning your private helicopter pilot certificate in just three months! Wyatt Woods believed it was possible and made it happen with the help of his Sweet Aviation flight instructors. After discovering Sweet Aviation online, Wyatt traveled to Fort Wayne from his home in Virginia. All it took was[… Read more »](https://www.sweetaviation.com/wyatt-woods/) [https://www.sweetaviation.com/yaggy/](https://www.sweetaviation.com/yaggy/) ## Adam Yaggy Testimonial Posted on August 21, 2023 - [Perspectives](https://www.sweetaviation.com/category/perspectives/) Adam Yaggy discovered his love for aviation after taking a discovery flight. He’s now certified as a private pilot. Click to learn more about Discovery Flights at Sweet Aviation. [https://www.sweetaviation.com/sweet-aviation-announces-addition-of-two-brand-new-aircraft-to-fleet/](https://www.sweetaviation.com/sweet-aviation-announces-addition-of-two-brand-new-aircraft-to-fleet/) ## Sweet Aviation announces addition of two brand-new aircraft to fleet Posted on June 2, 2023 - [News](https://www.sweetaviation.com/category/news/) Sweet Aviation proudly welcomes two new Cirrus G2+ Vision Jets™ to its growing fleet of aircraft. The two new planes are now officially onboarded and FAA-certified for charter services. These aircraft will offer Sweet Aviation more charter capacity and backup options, resulting in a more convenient booking experience for clients. “We see these planes as[… Read more »](https://www.sweetaviation.com/sweet-aviation-announces-addition-of-two-brand-new-aircraft-to-fleet/) [https://www.sweetaviation.com/sweettrips-charter-destination-series-tampa-bay-florida/](https://www.sweetaviation.com/sweettrips-charter-destination-series-tampa-bay-florida/) ## SweetTrips Charter Destination Series: Tampa Bay, Florida Posted on January 12, 2023 - [Charter](https://www.sweetaviation.com/category/charter/), [SweetTrips](https://www.sweetaviation.com/category/sweettrips/) Sweet Aviation is ready to fly you and your family to Tampa Bay for your next vacation! But is your itinerary ready for the trip? There’s tons of thrills and history to take in on the Suncoast, so here’s a list of some of the coolest attractions and sites to explore. For unrivaled excitement and[… Read more »](https://www.sweetaviation.com/sweettrips-charter-destination-series-tampa-bay-florida/) [https://www.sweetaviation.com/sweettrips-charter-destination-series-hilton-head-south-carolina/](https://www.sweetaviation.com/sweettrips-charter-destination-series-hilton-head-south-carolina/) ## SweetTrips Charter Destination Series: Hilton Head, South Carolina Posted on January 12, 2023 - [Charter](https://www.sweetaviation.com/category/charter/), [SweetTrips](https://www.sweetaviation.com/category/sweettrips/) Plan your next seaside vacation with Sweet Aviation in mind! We’ll help you get there with one of our charter flights. To help you better explore Hilton Head Island, we’ve compiled this handy list of activities, watersports, and fun in the sun. Dust off the old nine-iron and get ready to hit the links. Hilton[… Read more »](https://www.sweetaviation.com/sweettrips-charter-destination-series-hilton-head-south-carolina/) [https://www.sweetaviation.com/sweettrips-charter-destination-series-myrtle-beach-south-carolina/](https://www.sweetaviation.com/sweettrips-charter-destination-series-myrtle-beach-south-carolina/) ## SweetTrips Charter Destination Series: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Posted on January 12, 2023 - [Charter](https://www.sweetaviation.com/category/charter/), [SweetTrips](https://www.sweetaviation.com/category/sweettrips/) A trip to a beach by the Atlantic is just a chartered plane ride away! Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is so much more than just beautiful coastline. Whether you’re looking for a fun trip for a large group or the perfect spot for a romantic getaway, here are some ideas to consider adding to your[… Read more »](https://www.sweetaviation.com/sweettrips-charter-destination-series-myrtle-beach-south-carolina/) [https://www.sweetaviation.com/sweet-aviation-becomes-the-fbo-for-the-dekalb-county-airport/](https://www.sweetaviation.com/sweet-aviation-becomes-the-fbo-for-the-dekalb-county-airport/) ## Sweet Aviation Becomes the FBO for the DeKalb County Airport Posted on November 1, 2022 - [News](https://www.sweetaviation.com/category/news/) After months of planning and preparation, Tuesday, November 1 marked the start of Sweet Aviation taking over operations of the Fixed Base Operator (FBO) at the DeKalb County Airport. “We couldn’t be happier to welcome Sweet Aviation as our Fixed Base Operator,” said Russ Couchman DCAA Airport Manager. “The months leading up to the transition[… Read more »](https://www.sweetaviation.com/sweet-aviation-becomes-the-fbo-for-the-dekalb-county-airport/) [https://www.sweetaviation.com/sweet-aviation-chosen-as-next-fbo-for-the-dekalb-county-airport/](https://www.sweetaviation.com/sweet-aviation-chosen-as-next-fbo-for-the-dekalb-county-airport/) ## Sweet Aviation Chosen as Next FBO for the DeKalb County Airport Posted on July 15, 2022 - [News](https://www.sweetaviation.com/category/news/) Sweet Aviation announced today they have been selected to become the FBO (Fixed Base Operator) for the DeKalb County Airport located just outside Auburn, Indiana beginning November 1, 2022. This expansion means that Sweet Aviation provides service at the Fort Wayne International Airport, Smith Field Airport, and now the DeKalb County Airport too. Working alongside[… Read more »](https://www.sweetaviation.com/sweet-aviation-chosen-as-next-fbo-for-the-dekalb-county-airport/) - 1 - [2](https://www.sweetaviation.com/about-us/hangar-talk/page/2/) - [3](https://www.sweetaviation.com/about-us/hangar-talk/page/3/) - [4](https://www.sweetaviation.com/about-us/hangar-talk/page/4/) - [5](https://www.sweetaviation.com/about-us/hangar-talk/page/5/) - [6](https://www.sweetaviation.com/about-us/hangar-talk/page/6/) - … - [8](https://www.sweetaviation.com/about-us/hangar-talk/page/8/) - [»](https://www.sweetaviation.com/about-us/hangar-talk/page/2/) ## Stay Informed ### We’ll send you occasional emails about upcoming events, news & more Subscribe to our mailing list Our mailing list ## Trust our family of companies for all your aviation needs [http://www.sweethelicopters.com/](http://www.sweethelicopters.com/) [https://enstromhelicopter.com/](https://enstromhelicopter.com/) [https://aviationspecialtyinsurance.com/](https://aviationspecialtyinsurance.com/) - [About Us](https://www.sweetaviation.com/about-us/) - [Our Team](/about-us/#our-team) - [Customer Milestones](https://www.sweetaviation.com/milestones/) - [Hangar Talk](https://www.sweetaviation.com/about-us/hangar-talk/) - [Careers](https://www.sweetaviation.com/about-us/career/) - [Links](https://www.sweetaviation.com/links/) - [Services](#) - [Charter](https://www.sweetaviation.com/charter/) - [Aircraft Rental](/aircraft) - [Our Fleet](/aircraft) - [Aircraft Maintenance](https://www.sweetaviation.com/maintenance/) - [Flight Training](https://www.sweetaviation.com/flight-training/) - [Private Pilot](https://www.sweetaviation.com/private-pilot/) - [Instrument Rating](https://www.sweetaviation.com/flight-training/instrument-rating/) - [Commercial Certificate](https://www.sweetaviation.com/flight-training/commercial/) - [Careers](https://www.sweetaviation.com/about-us/career/) - [CFI & CFII Certificate](https://www.sweetaviation.com/flight-training/cfi/) - [Helicopter Training](https://www.sweetaviation.com/flight-training/helicopters/) - [Other](#) - [Gift Cards](https://www.sweetaviation.com/gift-certificates/) - [Events](/events) - [Thrill Ride](https://www.sweetaviation.com/flight-training/thrill-ride/) - [Medical](https://www.sweetaviation.com/flight-training/medical/) - [Contact Us](https://www.sweetaviation.com/contact-us/) - [Feedback](https://www.sweetaviation.com/feedback/) - [Terms and Conditions](https://www.sweetaviation.com/terms/) - [Privacy Policy](https://www.sweetaviation.com/privacy-policy/) CIRRUS ™ TRAINING & SERVICE CENTER Sweet Aviation: Smith Field Airport (SMD) 902 West Ludwig Road, Suite 118 Fort Wayne, IN 46825 [(260) 267-5505](tel:2602675505) Sweet Aviation: Goshen Municipal Airport (GSH) 17229 Co Rd 42 Goshen, IN 46526 [(574) 533-8245](tel:5745338245) Sweet Aviation: Auburn-DeKalb Executive Airport (GWB) 2710 Co Rd 60 Auburn, IN 46706 [(260) 299-5492](tel:2602995492) [https://www.facebook.com/SweetAviation](https://www.facebook.com/SweetAviation) [https://www.instagram.com/sweetaviation/](https://www.instagram.com/sweetaviation/) [https://www.youtube.com/user/sweetaviation](https://www.youtube.com/user/sweetaviation) [https://surackenterprises.com/](https://surackenterprises.com/) Sweet Aviation is proud to be a member of Surack Enterprises -