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Cirrus Pilot Proficiency Program Lands at Galaxy FBO

Galaxy FBO recently hosted the Cirrus Aircraft Pilot Proficiency Program (CPPP) between October 31st and November 2nd at the Lone Star Executive Airport.

The CPPP is organized by the Cirrus Owners and Pilots Association (COPA) as a recurrent training with Cirrus-specific flight and ground instruction. Many members choose to make the CPPP a key part of their annual or biannual training as they are able to socialize with like-minded pilots and Cirrus owners.

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Galaxy FBO Supported Challenge Air Fly Day at the Lone Star Executive Airport

  • October 19, 2014
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Galaxy FBO was proudly supported the Challenge Air Fly Day at the Lone Star Executive Airport on Saturday, October 18th. The Challenge Air was hosted at our Hangar 25 with over twenty aircraft and pilots participating to fly over a hundred kids and their families. Challenge Air builds self-esteem and confidence of children and youth with specials needs, through the experience of flight.

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Galaxy FBO Hosted the 2014 Lamborghini Festival

Galaxy FBO was honored to host the official unveiling of the new Lamborghini ‘Huracan’ as a part of the Lamborghini Festival 2014.

This was the beginning of a three-day spectacle in Houston, which Lamborghini Festival promotes as “The biggest and most spectacular Lamborghini event put together on a world-wide level”. Proceeds from the event benefited two particularly worthy causes during September National Child Cancer Month; ‘Bennett Bears’ and ‘The Ballard House

With over 300 guests, the evening was filled with live music, a fashion show and the unveiling of the long awaited 2015 Lamborghini ‘Huracan’. We were honored to host special guests that share a passion for speed; former Lamborghini chief test driver Valentino Balboni and three time land speed record holder Leslie Porterfield.

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New Art on Display from Acclaimed Local Artists

Galaxy FBO proud to have new artwork on display from three acclaimed local artists.
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Changing the Perception of Aviation, one Intern at a Time!

  • August 14, 2014
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Guest blog post by Galaxy FBO Summer Intern Jack Edwards

“Ever since I became interested in flying, I had my mind set on the airlines. I always imagined that if you wanted to be in aviation, that was the only path to go on. My home flight simulator was always in use, loaded with Boeing 747s, Airbus A380s, and the like. Recently, however, my view of aviation and its career opportunities expanded exponentially. The main contributor to this was discovering the world of general and corporate aviation.

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