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The Heart of General Aviation at North Las Vegas Airport (KVGT)
North Las Vegas Airport has been the cornerstone of general aviation in Southern Nevada for decades. While McCarran handles the commercial giants and Nellis conducts military operations, KVGT remains the true home for pilots who fly for the love of it. From owner-operators and weekend warriors to professionals building flight time, this airport is a community. At Horton Aviation Services , we have been proud to call this tarmac home since 1991 . Supporting this community isn’
jdh1007
Jan 182 min read


From Nellis Air Force Base to Part 145: Three Decades of Aviation Excellence in North Las Vegas
The path from military aviation to civilian maintenance authority is one that few mechanics complete. It requires not only technical mastery but also the business acumen to navigate FAA certification, the discipline to maintain compliance across decades, and the vision to evolve with an industry that never stops changing. At Horton Aviation Services, that journey began over thirty years ago and it continues today with the same commitment to excellence that started it all. The
jdh1007
Jan 183 min read


Aircraft Ownership Reality Check: Maintenance Inheritance & The Value of a Part 145 Partner
PIPER PA-24 SINGLE ENGINE LYCOMING O-360 SERIES 2 OWNER SHOP PLANE Purchasing an aircraft represents one of the most exciting milestones in any pilot's journey. Whether you're acquiring your first airplane or adding to your fleet, the transaction involves far more than exchanging funds for a set of keys. When you sign those documents, you're not just buying an airplane you're inheriting its entire maintenance history, every deferred squawk, every compliance status, and every
jdh1007
Jan 183 min read
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