Addison Pilot Shop

10/10/2026

Our guy in Pensacola texted me this morning.

“We made it through the night. How fast can you get supplies coming to people in Pensacola, GB and my core team of guys?

We are currently trapped in our neighborhood with both the east route (along Santa Rosa Sound and the north street completely blocked by massive oak and pine trees across the roads with power lines down everywhere.

This was a major wind event for us with zero storm surge. Even my cousin 20 miles to the north says it’s a war zone.

Items needed:

Tire patch kits, hammers, chain saws, chain sharpeners, crowbars, Gloves, commercial trash bags, chainsaw oil and chainsaw gas. Eye protection, eye wash, ear protection, Band-Aids and gauze. Mosquito repellent, sunscreen, water, pickle juice.

I don’t see us having power for at least 4-5 days and maybe longer.

The very big question is where or who can take all of the debris? IMillions of trees. This is reminiscent of Erin, Opal and Ivan without the storm surge.”

We should our mission base set up today. We will send out the location as soon as we get confirmation from the airport staff this morning.

Please gather these items and fly or drive them to us. If you can’t get here please consider going to our website and donating to the mission. Encourage your friends and family to do the same. I will post a link to our website site in the comments.

10/08/2026

Operation Airdrop is activating in response to Tropical Storm Isaias.

We are preparing to deploy volunteer pilots and ground teams to deliver critical supplies to storm-affected communities. This storm is developing quickly and is projected to become a hurricane. When roads are impassable, our mission begins.

Our response location is being finalized. Once confirmed, we will share where volunteers should report, which donated supplies are needed, and how you can support the mission.

We will be seeking volunteer pilots, ground volunteers, and donations to help meet identified needs. Please wait for confirmed instructions before traveling or bringing supplies.

Follow this page for updates, and share this post to help us reach others who are ready to lend a hand.

We are neighbors helping neighbors. Together, we deliver hope on wings.


Follow this page for updates, and share this post to reach others ready to lend a hand.

10/06/2026

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10/06/2026

10/05/2026

Beautiful job ladies!

https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/we-change-lives-annual-event-inspires-north-texas-girls-to-pursue-career-in-aviation/4086783/?fbclid=IwdGRleAUwwNxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mBWZkaWQWUPvbxHAK4ABhVoIZnuC3FnKwboFAnHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzE3Mzg0NzY0MjY3MDM3MAABHoObGv4Ak3vn2zJHSPw-luDB99XKNfxlw3nj-1amXxGjXVWhLzgDhrlpL72n_aem_JtUjNcEKBW3jlXgXaIZbig

Hundreds gathered for Girls in Aviation Day with aircraft tours, hands-on activities, and chances to meet leaders in aviation and aerospace.

10/02/2026

BIG NEWS FOR TEXAS FAMILIES AND FUTURE AVIATORS!

Addison Pilot Shop is officially a Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) Marketplace Vendor!

So, what exactly does that mean?

The Texas Education Freedom Accounts program gives eligible participating Texas families funds that can be used toward approved educational expenses through the TEFA Marketplace.

And that matters to us because aviation education doesn't always happen behind a traditional classroom desk.

For more than 40 years, Addison Pilot Shop has watched young people walk through our doors with a dream of becoming a pilot. We've helped student pilots find the books they need to study, learn how to use an E6-B and plotter, prepare for FAA knowledge tests and checkrides, understand aeronautical charts, and take those first steps into aviation.

We've also seen how early that interest can begin. Sometimes it starts with a book about airplanes, a STEM project, or a child looking up at an airplane and asking, "How does that work?"

That's why becoming a TEFA Marketplace Vendor was important to us.

We're working to make approved aviation educational materials available to participating families through the TEFA Marketplace, from aviation books and STEM learning products for younger students to instructional materials designed to support students pursuing aviation education.

Our TEFA catalog is still growing as individual products move through the approval process, and not every product sold by Addison Pilot Shop is eligible for TEFA funds. Approved purchases must be made through the Odyssey TEFA Marketplace.

But this is the beginning.

If Texas is going to build the next generation of pilots, mechanics, engineers and aviation professionals, young people need opportunities to discover aviation, learn about it and see a pathway into the industry.

We're proud to be one small part of making that happen.

Addison Pilot Shop
Serving pilots since 1986. Now proudly serving Texas TEFA families, too.

10/01/2026

📣 DATE CHANGE: Planes, Trains & Automobiles has been rescheduled for Saturday, November 7.

Due to the forecast for heavy rain, the event will not take place this Saturday.

Please update your calendar and share this post with anyone who was planning to attend. We look forward to celebrating Terrell’s history with you in Historic Downtown Terrell on November 7!

09/29/2026

What flight bag is right for you depends on what you need to carry, your flight goals and the space you have available in the cockpit.

Here is a quick rundown to help you make your decision and if there’s any question just come on in and try it all before you buy it.

09/26/2026

09/24/2026

It has been a whole year today since Steve and I bought the shop from Mom. And next month Addison Pilot Shop will be 40 years old!! We can not thank you all enough for your patronage and friendship all these years, and for all the encouragement this past year. My cup is overflowing. All the glory to the Father, for blessings in abundance and grace beyond measure.