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From Robert V. Duprey
on 28-Jan-2012 |
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On January 19th, 2012 I flew 5 wounded United States Marines to Tuskegee for a hunting trip. I was part of an airlift for Veterans Airlift Command. I had flown into Tuskegee before on training flights and had found that the hospitality and attention were superior to any "big box" FBO. Sylvester and Minnie are extremely gracious and welcoming, and willing to do whatever it takes to make a trip easy on all involved. The men that I transported were all recovering from wounds received in battle, and this trip was a welcome break from rehab. Sylvester and his crew went out of their way to makes these men feel like the hero's that they are. I will continue to use Golden Eagle whenever I am in the area.
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From Billy Tyndall
on 26-Jan-2012 |
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On a cross country in our Sport Cub from NC to AZ, we were grounded by weather for 3 nights at Moton Field. Sylvester and Minnie made it the best part of the trip. They helped us explore the cultural history of Tuskegee, as well as the culinary highlights. And if you don't have time to go into town, there's a museum for the Tuskegee Airmen right on the field. When the rain passed, Sylvester improvised a preheating system to get the Cub started. The FBO staff makes this airport a great place to visit.
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From Cary Howell
on 24-Dec-2011 |
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We travel frequently around the Southeastern United States and we are constantly greeted by warm and friendly staff at numerous FBOs, but we have to say that Golden Eagle takes their hospitality seriously. You'll be hard pressed to find another FBO anywhere that take care of you as they do. Oh, and you must do lunch at The Coop. OMG!
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From K. Chrastka
on 15-Sep-2011 |
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We stopped in the other morning to tour the Tuskegee hangar. There is no charge and it takes just over an hour to see. Minnie at Golden Eagle gave us directions to the truck stop for food, which was good. They have breakfast all day. Nice folks here.
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From Aaron Schmidt
on 23-Aug-2011 |
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Excellent service, great fuel prices, and the Tuskegee Airmen Museum is worth visiting!
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From Wylie B Axford Sr
on 18-Jul-2011 |
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Treated great. Will stop again.
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From Henry Rey
on 21-Apr-2011 |
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Landed at Moton field after hours from New York and received excellent service. Sid and Minnie were waiting for us with welcoming smiles and a rented van to Birmingham. Our aircraft, a Mooney 20F was left there for a paint job. Red Tail of course. Minnie and Sid. Thanks for the patience and service. Henry Rey
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From Timothy J. Kramer
on 07-Apr-2011 |
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An unpleasant experience...Apparently the line crew is trained to zero-out the fuel meter after refueling each tank and then to add up the various tanks for the total. I self-fueled the plane quickly running a single meter. They tried to add the fuel from one wing to the total for the entire plane effectively overcharging me by 50%. Fortunately, I caught the mistake but it took over 1/2 hour to correct the billing and void out the bad transaction. Not a pleasant experience. Check to make sure your fuel quantity is correct--you may have less than you expected from the fuel receipt.
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From James Dunn
on 03-Dec-2010 |
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We flew in two times this week with our Meridian for Jet A. The manager, Sylvester and his wife are absolutely wonderful and so was his weekend employee. We took a tour of the museum while the plane cooled. Best fuel price in the South East and all around a completely FIRST CLASS operation. The runway is in great shape. This is a must stop airport.
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From Jim Epting
on 21-Nov-2010 |
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Tami and I stopped for fuel at Moton on Thursday 11/18/10 enroute from St Pete FL to Jackson TN. Golden Eagle's hospitality personified! By the time we left we had made wonderful new friends! Their first words were "Welcome to Moton and how may we be of service to you?" Those were not empty words. The renovations at Golden Eagle are going to make it first class. Fuel is more than reasonable, helpfulness cannot be underemphasized! This is one of those places I will not overfly in the future; I'm stopping to see friends and feel good. It was an honor to set foot on this hallowed ground of American history. I am so glad that the passion and means to preserve that are alive and well here. I cannot wait to return and see the Tuskegee Airmen Museum. Tami and I will be back, again and again. I promised Minnie a flight in my Skylane and I will keep that promise! Jim Epting, Lt Col, USAF (Ret.) USAF Thunderbirds, 1979-1981
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From Todd Miller
on 05-Nov-2010 |
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I have had many positive experiences at FBO's based on comments on AirNav. I have never been welcomed so warmly, made to feel like family, and had such attentive service and such cheap fuel at any other FBO in the county. Thanks, Sylvester and staff for providing such wonderful service. If my daughter chooses Auburn, you'll be seeing a lot more of us!
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From Steve Bruno
on 02-Nov-2010 |
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Stopped for fuel on Sunday, 10/31/10 in our Piper Meridian. Enjoyed absolutely superior service from J.R., he is an outstanding young man. Although the office was being remodeled, the facility was clean and well organized. Fuel prices were more than fair. We'll definitely be back on our next trip to Florida. Unhesitatingly recommend Golden Eagle!
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From Paul Makepeace
on 01-Nov-2010 |
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I had to stop early before Montgomery to get fuel after hours and Sylvester and his wife came out on the 45min drive to put 20gal in my LSA. He was very friendly and made me feel OK about having him drive out. Lovely folks!
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From Alan R. Stahlman
on 15-Jun-2010 |
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Flew in with our C-208 Caravan to load up with fuel and visit the museum of a very important part of our history. Can't say enough for their great service.
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From Gary Slaughter, MD
on 08-Nov-2009 |
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This is a 5 star operation for a small FBO. The customer service is GREAT! Affordable AVGAS makes it my #1 stop in East Alabama. Sylvester Williams gives you the feel of a personal concierge level service. Call ahead so the team can meet your needs. He will come after hours, I could not believe it. KAUO is good but Golden Eagle goes over and beyond for pilots.
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From Eric Basile
on 27-Oct-2009 |
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Our experience with Golden Eagle Aviation was fantastic. Sylvester happily assisted us on the phone late at night with hotel arrangements and, upon our arrival, personally drove us up the road to our hotel in Auburn. Our arrival and departure were both after normal FBO hours but they gladly stayed open for us at no charge. The facility, although temporary, is well-equipped and comfortable (including internet computer, nice pilot lounge, kitchen, conference room, etc.) Every request was met with "no problem, that's what we're here for" and handled quickly. We highly recommend this facility and wish them well as they grow.
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From Regis Donovan
on 15-Jul-2009 |
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Both Sylvester and Junior personify what is great about General Aviation. Great fuel prices and service. The museum is nice, the national park service is doing a great job, but it will be even better when the job is complete. I plan to return when the museum is finished. Be sure and monitor the Unicom as there is intensive skydive activity over this airport. The pilots are good about making reports...They even directed us to a great BBQ restaurant!
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From Bobby Hansen
on 19-Jun-2009 |
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I have been to a lot of "FBO"'s and must say that "JR" is one of the most carrying young men I have met, gave me his personal vehicle to use for a lunch run, even though he had no gas in it, "lol" and Fuel is the lowest I have found any where around, the "NEW" KID on the block is worth the visit!
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From D Powell
on 28-Feb-2009 |
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02/28/09 - Called and talked to the FBO Manager Sylvester to notify him of our arrival. He was very nice and said he would be there when we arrived. We ended up being late but Sylvester was still there waiting for us. It turned out to be a longer than expected stay due to one of those crazy winter storms that blew in. We ended up staying the night and upon waking up the next morning discovered that it was snowing pretty hard and had been all night. I called the FBO to order fuel and get the aircraft in a hangar to minimize snow accumulation. Unfortunately there wasn't enough hangar space to get our aircraft in but when I arrived Sylvester had just finished fueling my aircraft and was brushing the snow off. Luckily the temp was slightly above freezing so nothing froze to the aircraft and it turned out there was just enough hangar space to get the tail in the hangar. When my passengers arrived he pulled us out and off we went, just in time to. Thanks for going above and beyond Sylvester.
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