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The History of the Aircraft Wash Guys, Part One
Business scholars and students throughout recent periods have studied the fascinating business model of franchising. Of course at the time Lance didn't really understand the total extent of what franchising was, he understood McDonald's and attention to details, but was only starting to grasp what he would some day become. This is on of the reasons we study franchising and franchised companies. From Ray Kroc at McDonalds to the modern day automaker dealerships, we see franchising's mark all over our civilization. Yet if one were to carefully study the Catholic Church or even colonialism itself you can see that franchising or at least its structure is all over mankind's creations.
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The History of the Aircraft Wash Guys, Part Two
The business plan on a napkin franchising idea lay dormant from 1985 to until 1993 when Lance went to go re-visit the Founder of LA Title at his Burbank, CA corporate high rise office building. Lance and Dave talked about franchising and a possible partnership to franchise the business. Lance also got into trouble for flying under a bridge although his friend an FAA Examiner gave him a warning, If you ever try anything like that again, I'll have you thrown in jail, now get the hell out of here!. During this time Lance also became involved in motorcycle street racing, the speed did not bother him much, so he did quite well. Lance was looking to take all his knowledge and bring it to the market on a big scale starting in California and then the Sun Belt States and eventually into Europe.
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Starting an Aircraft Washing Business
After cleaning Thousands of aircraft over the years, I have paid for my flight school, first aircraft and then started an aircraft washing franchise as a module of another franchising company I had founded. Carpet Shampooing, Bright Work and Aluminum Polishing, etc. You will need to perform these services the customer's schedule and usually accommodate, immediate services, day or night, evenings and weekends. Customizing your services with the customer's requirements must become your specialty. You will also need the following things.
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General Aviation Manufacturing is in the Tank; Hang On It is Going to Get Worse
The franchising industry is completely over regulated as well. This means if we have to import raw materials to compete, we pay those shipping costs too and as the price is passed on for the over regulation in every industry we are finding we are our own worst enemy. In America we no longer mine our own raw materials, Iron Ore mines cannot stay in business due to regulations and restrictions, same goes for Gold Mines, Copper, etc. BMW in the US is running into similar issues as are all auto manufacturers as they use Franchised Car Dealerships as a business model. Red tape and bureaucracy are unnecessarily inhibiting business development in the United Kingdom while costing it a fortune, according to the managing director of BMW (GB), Jim O'Donnell.
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 Common Cockpit Concepts and Convenient Configurations
If you gain or lose weight you can then adjust manually the Common Cockpit you are in and it will imprint on your SmartCard the new position. One of the big pushes in aviation and military is to have common cockpit designs, which are ergonomically correct.
Young Men Trying to Imitate the 9-11 Scenario, Part II
The CAP was the mentoring program that was needed in the case of this young pilot. We toured the factory at Santa Maria CA where they made Aerostar 601s.
Future Shuttle Launches
However the shuttle should be able to be guided back thru the clouds via a ground system, augmented reality simulator like the Global Hawk. Additionally why would the astronauts need to see to fly the spacecraft/aircraft at that point? After all they practice such aborted launches after lift off in simulators, where they are not actually looking at the ground and also we have available now systems, which are even used in Business Jets for zero/zero visibility landings.
Entering Business Aviation, Part V: Tips on Finding Work
Time honored and time tested this is an important method for finding work and it is also one of the hardest for the majority of people to do. Much depends on your own initiative; I find that those individuals who do the most exploring have an easier time finding work.
Lockheed Loitering Missile Expandable Wing Concept
Smart Missiles are expensive, but effective. This would allow the missile to slow down and glide conserving rocket fuel on a ten-tier rocket canister system.
Business Aviation Networking Notes
Let's take a look at some ways to help you break in to business aviation by following certain tips. The process of finding out about a job, getting interviewed, and eventually receiving an offer for employment starts with networking.
The History of the Aircraft Wash Guys, Part Two
One day after having lunch in Lance's office they started doodling on a napkin the basic idea for the franchise in aircraft washing. The Founder of LA Title company liked the synergy of aircraft sales and aircraft washing for built in clientele.
Sex in a Cessna, Part I
If you have never had sex in a Cessna or other small aircraft then you probably might wish to read this article. Yes, in fact there is a right way and a wrong way to have sex in a Cessna.
Flying VS Driving
When fuel costs are so high, people favor flying to driving. If you check the cost of flying VS the cost of fuel in you SUV, then you will see how affordable flying really is.
Overcoming Jet Lag
You may have heard that sleeping pills and other sleep aids are also effective tools for managing jet lag. Jet lag can be one of the worst, and certainly one of the most frustrating, aspects of long distance travel.
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