Formerly LazerGrade testing, PSI offers the following FAA tests through JA Flight Services:

• Sport Pilot Exams
• Aircraft Dispatcher
• Avaition Mechanic – Airframe and Powerplant
• Airline Transport Pilot
• Commercial Pilot
• Flight Engineer
• Flight and Ground Instructor
• Inspection Authorization
• Instrument rating
• Private Pilot
• Recreational Pilot

For More Information Contact:      Jim Witt 630-549-2100

Cessna 162

 JA Flight Training Now Offers a New Cessna Skycatcher for Rental and Training

Whether you’re looking to get your Sport Pilot Rating or Private Pilot license the Cessna Skycatcher makes it affordable and fun.  Cessna’s all new light sport aircraft is built to Cessna standards, incorporates the latest technology, and is extremely easy to fly.  Call JA Flight training today at 630-549-2100 to arrange your Skycatcher intro flight today.

See detailed information on the Skycatcher at the following Cessna link:
  http://www.cessna.com/single-engine/skycatcher/skycatcher-documents.html

Equipment Specifications
Year	2002
Manufacturer	PIPER
Model	SEMINOLE
Price	$269,000
Location	Aurora Airport, Illinois
Condition	Used
Serial Number	4496-147
Registration Number	NxxJA
Flight Rules	IFR

Aircraft Photos

Great looking Cessna T206H with excellent maintenance history by Cessnna Service Center.

Equipment Specifications
Year	2008
Manufacturer	CESSNA
Model	TURBO 206H STATIONAIR
Price	$479,000
Location	Aurora Airport, Illinois
Condition	Used
Serial Number	T20608863
Registration Number	N863JA
Total Time	535 Hours
Number Of Seats	6

Log Book Downloads

Airframe Log

Engine Log

Prop Log

Aircraft Photos

Equipment Specifications
Year	1985
Manufacturer	CESSNA
Model	CARAVAN 208
Price	Call
For Lease	Call
Location	Aurora Airport, Illinois
Condition	Used
Serial Number	20800075
Registration Number	N807JA
Flight Rules	IFR

Aircraft Photos

742ABext

One of the nicest Merlin’s you will find.  Compared to a comparable King Air 200 this aircraft is half the price, bigger, faster, has more range and burns less fuel.  Great bang for the buck!

Equipment Specifications
Year	1980
Manufacturer	SWEARINGEN
Model	SA226-T MERLIN IIIB
Price	Call
Location	Aurora Airport, Illinois
Condition	Used
Serial Number	T-366
Registration Number	N742AB
Total Time	5750 Hours
Overhaul	300 SMOH
Number Of Seats	11

Aircraft Photos

<<<<<<SOLD>>>>> Orignal 1978 Cessna Skyhawk with a 680 hour G&N overhauled engine, digital nav/coms and a Trimble GPS.  Complete logs and good recent maintenance history.

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David Ufen

J.A Air Center is proud to welcome David Ufen as J.A Air Center’s Director of Avionics. David will be responsible for the management of Avionics sales, installation, and program development.  David’s leadership role will also include marketing and vendor relations.

David comes from an active career in Aviation beginning in 1998 with his first role as line crew technician at Indianapolis Aviation.  Expanding his career to exclusively pursue Avionics, David went on to Bloomington Avionics and then Elliott Aviation. David specializes in the entire Garmin product line specifically the G1000 on the King Air series of aircraft.  His extensive background also includes experience with Universal Avionics, AirCell, Rockwell Collins, and Honeywell product lines.

David attended The Aviation Technology Center of Vincennes University where he obtained his FAA Certified Aircraft and Powerplant license (A&P).   “My entire career has been in Aviation, with the focus on maintenance and avionics.  I’m proud to be a part of the J.A. Air Center team, as we further expand our service into the Turbo Prop and Jet market.”

J.A Air Center, formerly known as Joliet Avionics, has been serving the Aviation Industry since 1965.  Expanding to the Aurora Municipal Airport in 2009, J.A Air Center was voted the #1 FBO by AIN Magazine in 2011.  In addition to the full service FBO, J.A Air Center offers aircraft detailing, pt 145 repair station, FAA approved flight training, private charter and management, parts, pilot shop, aircraft sales and rental, and Avionics installation and repair.

“We are greatly pleased that David has joined the J.A. Air Center family.  David brings enthusiasm and experience to our fast growing team of Aviation experts.  His unparalleled customer service and business ethics makes David the logical choice to represent our Avionics division.” – Brad Zeman, President and Co-Owner – J.A Air Center.

 I wanted to send a note expressing my great satisfaction in the quality of Service that Randy Fank, and your FBO team provided for our Aircraft & Company.

This was my first visit back to the Aurora area in several years, and I was pleasantly surprised & comforted with the handling of all aspects of customer service.  Throughout my travels & visiting FBO’s all over the Country, I must state that your FBO being voted #1, quite frankly is an understatement!  Our Company will be making future trips to the Aurora area and will very much look forward to Randy’s smiling face, and the quality of service that every other FBO in the Country should be envying.

 Thank-you.

 Jeff Catron
Director of Aviation
Centennial Management, Inc.
Aberdeen, South Dakota
Cessna Citation Ultra, N97TE

The flight training staff will discuss the reasons to acquire and need for the Instrument Rating and how it can make your VFR flying easier, safer and help save you money.  Then, the presentation will cover some of the basic IFR skills that VFR pilots can take with them as they continue to contemplate their IFR future.

Dinner from 5-6pm, presentation after in JA Charter Corporate Cafeteria.  Please RSVP by Oct 24 to 630.549.2152.  This event will qualify for one hour of FAA Wings credit.

Do you know someone who is interested in learning to fly?  Feel free to invite them with!  The event will divide the aspiring pilots out of the group and have a discussion about the process, benefits of and realities of learning to fly.

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For more information, visit JA Air Center on the web at www.jaair.com or email them at tgenc@jaair.com.

I wanted to again extend my gratitude to both you and JA for helping me attain my required multi-engine flight time.  I had spent a couple of months searching nation-wide for a good place to rent a multi-engine plane, and I was hoping for a Seminole, as that was what my previous experience was with.  It had been a frustrating experience, until I found your company.  You were the only one who actually called me, and in a very timely manner I might add.  I had reviewed the website of JA prior to contacting you, and when I arrived three weeks ago, I wasn’t let down.  The facilities were great, everyone I interacted with was helpful and friendly, and the plane (449JA) was great.  Being back home to fly around the Midwest was also highly enjoyable for me.

Thank you for helping to coordinate the time building with me, I so appreciated your promptness, professionalism and enthusiasm.  I don’t know if I could’ve asked for a better, easier experience.  If I encounter anyone looking to learn to fly out in that part of the country, and frankly anyone looking to build multi-engine time, I won’t hesitate to recommend JA Flight Services.  I certainly see myself returning to fly with you in the future!  Again, thank you so much!

Sincerely,

Wes Tipton

Thank you for representing me in the sale of my Cessna 182.  You addressed any concerns or input of mine.  I appresiate that a lot of conversation and work went on behind the scenes for this effort to be successful.

Because of this, my sale was expedited, in spite of a difficult economic environment.  I will be an advocate for JA and you services.

Paul Homerding

 

JA Air Center signs on as Permagard Dealer and Training Center for future certified applicators 

JA Air Center, recently named the #1 FBO in America, has joined forces with Permagard America to become Certified Permagard Applicator, through their aircraft cleaning/detailing service, Real Clean Detail and Authorized Dealer of Permagard Products.  Already over a short period, Real Clean has signed on and trained numerous certified applicators, such as Immaculate Flight, Streamline Aircraft Detail, and Clean Craft Aircraft Detailing, greatly expanding the nationwide coverage of certified applicators throughout the country.

“JA Air Center upholds the standards and quality assurance that Permagard expects from its Dealers and Applicators.  Their aircraft detail training school also offers an excellent platform for properly educating detail companies on the application process required to apply Permagard in the aircraft industry”, states Permagard CEO, Todd Johnson.

Dustin Zeitler, Sales Director of JA Air Center adds, “We have worked with numerous paint protection products/sealants that simply don’t provide the high level of protection and durability that Permagard offers.  We are very pleased to partner with Permagard America and be involved growth of these products in the Americas.

Permagard is currently applied to seven commercial airlines internationally and has been approved by several OEMs.  The benefits of applying Permagard to an aircraft include extension of paint life, reduction of washing needed, reduction in water usage and harsh cleaning chemicals to maintain the aircraft, corrosion protection, less parasitic drag due to self cleaning properties, improved appearance and elimination of waxing and polishing.

on behalf of all three generations of the Effgen family, I want to tell you how pleased we all were with J. A. Air Charter’s service during our recent trip to and from Mackinac Island.Both pilots were professional and personable and did everything possible to make both legs of our trip pleasant and enjoyable. The planes were extremely comfortable and exceptionally clean.

I did a considerable amount of research before choosing J. A. Air Charter and I can tell you that your pricing and sales terms were vastly superior to many of the other charter services that I contacted.  If you ever need a reference, I would be happy to be of assistance.

 From everyone on our trip, we sincerely thank you and the staff of J. A. Air Charter for a wonderful experience.

Regards,

Rick Effgen

Tim -

I am just writing to tell you of the wonderful experience my husband and I had when we visited your flight center on Monday, Aug. 15, 2011.   I had purchased one of your Groupon’s that you were offering on line as a present for my husband’s birthday since he loves planes and anything to do with aviation. 

Upon arriving at your flight center we were greeted by Jeremy and Vince.  My husband (Tom) explained that we were there because of the Groupon and Vince immediately took us on a tour.  He showed us all the planes and explained to us a little bit about each plane.  Needless to say, Tom thought he died and went to heaven.

Once the plane tour was over, Vince immediately took us over to the simulator where he gave Tom about a forty minute lesson on how to fly the plane – letting him have “hands on” all of the time.   Vince’s calm and easy going personality really helped Tom to become comfortable with what he was learning.  Upon completion of the simulator, Vince asked Tom if he was ready to “put into practice what he had just learned” and of course his response was a definite “YES”.  He was so excited once he learned that he would actually be flying the plane.

Vince then took us back out by the Cessna plane that we would be flying in.  He helped me into the back seat and told Tom that he was the pilot so he needs to sit in the left seat up front.  Tom was like a kid in a candy shop – he could not believe he was actually going to fly the plane.  Vince hopped into the co-pilot seat and went over “the checklist” with Tom before we took off.  He also explained to Tom where he was going to go to “taxi” the plane before takeoff.  Vince made sure we were all buckled up and had our headphones on and then we were ready for “takeoff”.  Vince did the communicating with the tower but explained to us what exactly he was doing.

Once we were in the air – Vince told Tom how high to keep the plane and then he told him he could do whatever he wanted since he was the pilot.  He could turn the plane left, right, anyway he wanted to.  Vince then showed Tom about the GPS that are in the planes.  He also told us a little about the area that we were flying over.  I had my camera with me and was taking pictures from the back seat.  Vince told me that if I gave him the camera he would take some pictures for me from the front – I did just that.  I thought that was so sweet of him.  He was just such a good guy.

When we were coming in to land the plane – Vince took over the controls but still explained to Tom what he was doing.  We landed safely and exited the plane.  Once we were out of the plane – Vince again took some pictures for us so we could have both of us in the photo.  He even posed with Tom (photo enclosed) with the plane that he flew.

We were left with such wonderful memories from that day and Vince made it even nicer.  Tom and I could not thank him enough for the great job that he did.  He definitely knows his way around a plane.

Sincerely,

Kelly Fitzpatrick

From small business owners to attorneys and doctors general aviation can provide a cost savings in time that more than justify the purchase of a new aircraft.  Think of driving a luxury car at ten thousand feet and getting to places like Carbondale, Louisville, Green Bay, Grand Rapids and Toledo in less than an hour from Chicago.  Today’s new “Luxury four-place aircraft” not only accomodate these missions comfortably but do with better navigation equipment than most airliners.  Thanks to Garmin, these new aircraft provide precise GPS naviation, point out other aircraft flying nearby, show ground terrain as you decend, give real-time weather information and it is all displayed on massive screens set in front of the pilot.  Combine this with heating and cooling systems much like a luxury car and travel is much like driving your car….just higher!

For non-pilots, companies like JA Air Center provide full  management services handling the pilot services, maintenance, storage and scheduling much like owning a corporate jet.  Owners call or schedule on-line, are met at thier closest airport and flown to any destination they chose.  Local owners see and feel all the comforts of high-end jet ownership.  Arriving at JA Air Center’s new corporate terminal is impressive in itself but then to have your private aircraft waiting under a canopy with a red carpet and your pilot standing by……it’s service at its best!

“Many of our customers use instructors for thier personal or business travel needs so they can learn to fly while taking care of thier travel needs” explains Tin Genc, JA’s flight school manager.  JA offers a free pilot certificate for those who purchase new Cessna aircraft and “there’s still bonus depreciation benefits for new aircraft purchases this year” says Scott Fank, Vice President of Sales for JA.

For more information Contact JA Air Center at 630-549-2100 or on the web at www.jaair.com.

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JA Air Center is an authorized Raisbeck King Air dealer and installer of Raisbeck Performance Systems. We are proud of our association with Raisbeck Engineering and the benefits associated with installing Raisbeck Performance Systems. These systems enable the King Air to outperform the standard King Air in such areas as takeoff distance, climb, speed and range.

At JA, we can install individual systems which are engineered to enhance specific operational areas of your King Air. In addition, we can install an “EPIC” solution which is a combination of systems that take advantage of the positive synergistic effects produced on the overall performance of your King Air. An EPIC solution is specially priced to save you thousands of dollars.

Systems and information is as follows:
* Quite Turbo Fan Propellers
* Ram Air Recovery System
* Enhanced Performance Leading Edges
* Dual Aft Body Strakes
* High Flotation Gear Doors
* Nacelle Wing Lockers
       Pilot Guide (PDF)                       * Crown Wing Lockers

6200B is sold

Equipment Specifications
Year	2008
Manufacturer	CESSNA
Model	TURBO 206H STATIONAIR
Price	$525,000
Location	Aurora, Illinois
Condition	Used
Serial Number	8817
Registration Number	N6200B
Total Time	155 Hours
Number Of Seats	6

Log Book Downloads

Airframe Log

Engine Log

Prop Log

Aircraft Photos

656CG has been sold

Equipment Specifications
Year	2008
Manufacturer	MAULE
Model	M7-235C
Price	$189,000
Location	Aurora, Illinois
Condition	Used
Serial Number	25110c
Registration Number	656CG

Aircraft Photos

“Managed positions are handled no differently than full ownership and every owner is listed on the title” according to Scott Fank, Vice President of Sales.  “We see managed ownership as a great way to reduce the cost of corporate travel and optimize the usage on these aircraft.”  As for the sales of these ownership pieces JA offers one of the most active brokerage companies in country…..”Look at it this way, the most you could loose is 50%….it’s no more risky than full ownership!” says Fank.

 The Cessna Citaion Bravo offers Citation CJIII speed, size, range and comfort for half the price.  Our ownership position offers 50% equity in the aircraft, no sales tax on the transaction since it is being used in charter, 200+ hours per year of available use, crew feees by the day, proffessionally managed and crewed, discounts on fuel and maintenance, loacted at JA Air Center at Aurora Municipal Airport.  CLICK HERE for specs.  To view a simple cash flow work sheet on the aircraft CLICK HERE.

2002 Beechcraft King Air C90B (G1000)

The King Air C90B is  one of the safest and roomiest turboprops ever built.  Our ownership position offers 50% equity in the aircraft, no sales tax on the transaction since it is being used in charter, 200+ hours per year of available use, crew feees by the day, proffessionally managed and crewed, discounts on fuel and maintenance, loacted at JA Air Center at Aurora Municipal Airport.   CLICK HERE for specs on the aircraft.  To view a simple cash flow work sheet on the aircraft CLICK HERE.

2010 Cessna Grand Caravan

The Durable Cessna Caravan is a single engine PropJet aircraft capable of carrying ten passengers (and luggage) up to 1000 miles. .  Our ownership position offers 50% equity in the aircraft, no sales tax on the transaction since it is being used in charter, 200+ hours per year of available use, crew feees by the day, proffessionally managed and crewed, discounts on fuel and maintenance, loacted at JA Air Center at Aurora Municipal Airport.  CLICK HERE to view specs on the aircraft.  To view a simple cash flow work sheet on the aircraft CLICK HERE.

- Bridget

J.A. Air Center based at the Aurora Municipal Airport and located 40 miles west of Chicago decided to start their own professional aircraft detailing department years ago and with great success. Dustin Zeitler started and continues to run the Real Clean Aircraft Detailing Department for J.A. “We decided to add aircraft cleaning and detailing to our existing FBO and Maintenance business because we wanted to offer our customers more services while their aircraft were in our facility. We quickly realized that it was a very good idea. With in the first month of starting the department we made a profit. Most of our customers love to keep their aircraft clean and well maintained. We go far beyond the typical wash and wax. We revitalize old paint to look like new, we polish bright work and spinners to mirror finishes and refurbish deice boots to name just a few. It was a natural fit for our business” says Zeitler.

J.A. Air Center now employs 12 individuals in their detailing department as they have grown to offer their services to all of the surrounding airports in the Chicago-land area.

For the past 2 years J.A. Air Center has been offering courses to train companies how to detail aircraft and implement the service into their own business. Zeitler goes on to say that “The aircraft detailing business has been so good for us, why not train others to do the same? We have a very thorough training course led by myself and my lead aircraft detailer in our 150,000 sq. ft. state of the art facility. Our courses are modeled after our own detailing business. We teach our students everything that we have learned about this business to be successful. In the process, we have trained many aviation businesses domestically and internationally, from across the U.S. to the U.K., Mexico and Canada. We also have a group from Russia coming in August. We have the right knowledge, experience, aircraft and facilities to train others to be successful in this business.”

To learn more about J.A. Air Center’s Professional Aircraft Detailing Training Courses go to www.realcleanaircraft.com or contact Dustin Zeitler directly at 630-549-2113 dzeitler@jaair.com

I wanted to take a minute to let you know how impressed I was with my intro to flight experience today. I was greeted at the door by Tim Heiser as soon as I walked in. I was given a quick run down about the aircraft that I was going to be flying as we walked around it and went over the main components along with what they do. The simulation was fun, till I almost stalled out on landing (pretty sure I would have killed myself if I was in the real aircraft!) The directions and tips that Tim gave me were very helpful. Although I was pretty sure that I was horrible, Tim was brave enough to get in the aircraft with me and let me take control.

For the last 5 years I have trained users on software and project managed huge roll outs where I oversaw 35+ instructors and I could not tell you how great of an instructor Tim was, he puts most of my instructors to shame! The feedback that he provided during the flight was simple yet concise. The confidence that he has in flying put me to ease climbing into a Cessna aircraft for the first time. Being an inquisitive person, I asked Tim tons of questions – I was trying to stump him, but failed to do so as a result of his knowledge and passion for flying. Despite the fact that Tim only had to put up with me for 2 hours, I have say that he did an awesome job! His does an excellent job of representing JA Flight Services.

Thanks again!

Peter

5584R is Sold

General Information

The best equipped A36 on the Market! Garmin G600 MFD/PFD & GTN750 & 650 touch screen GPS!

Equipment Specifications

Detailed Description

This is one of the best A36′s around. Only 1830 tt
Many recent upgrades. Full garmin avionics package. D Shannon Genesis kit. Tip Tamks, VG’s, Gross Weight Increase.Recent paint…..

Engine Specs:
1226 SMOH

Prop(s):
572 SNEW

Modifications/Conversions:
D Shannon Genesis Kit
Tip Tanks
4010 Gross wgt
Engine Balffels
Lower Cowl Louvers
Aileron & Flap Gap Seals
VG’s
Rosen Visors
Tanis Heater
LP Aero Windshield
Door Steward
hot Prop
Audio Advisory

Avionics/Radios:
Garmin G600 MFD/PFD
GTN750 Touch Screen GPS Nav Com
GTN 650 Touch Screen GPS Nav Com
GMA 347 Audio Panel
GTX330 transopnder
GDL69 XM Radio & Weather
Skywatch Traffic
KFC200 A/P
WX500 Storm Scope
King DME

Additional Equipment:
Standby Alternator
Insight GEM
Shadin Fuel Flow
Artex 406 ELT
Back up Attitude Ind
Altimeter
Airspeed

Year Painted:
2005

Exterior:
10

Interior:
Original
9

Inspection Status:
Last Annual April 2011
1362 lbs useful load
Damage History: Nose gear collapse in 2004 @ 1249 TT. Well documented repair by J.A. Air Center

Aircraft Log Books

• Airframe Log #1
• Airframe Log #2
• Airframe Log #3
• Engine Log #1
• Prop Log
• AD Listing

Aircraft Photos

Saturday, May 21st is International Learn to Fly Day

JA Flight Services at the Aurora Municipal Airport is going to celebrate with a Flight Training Open House.  Come and spend a few hours at the airport and enjoy airplane rides, corporate aircraft on display,

food and good aviation company.  We’ll have a few discussions on learning to fly, aviation college programs and how to get access to aircraft after certification.  We hope to see you there!

New Cessna Skycatcher now available at JA Flight Training!

JA Flight Training at the Aurora Municiple Airport has taken delivery of one of the first new Cessna Skycatchers.  As a Cessna Pilot Center and FAA 141 Flight School JA Flight training is now capable of offering Light Sport Aircraft Training via a computerized home base study program in one of the hottest new Sport Aircraft available.  According to Tim Genc, JA’s Flight School Manager, the Skycatcher also brings down the cost of a Private Pilot course as it can be used in conjunction with a Cessna Skyhawk for Primary Training.  JA’s Skycatcher is equipped with a all new Garmin avionics including an all-glass Primary Flight Display (PFD) and is availble for training at $99/hr. plus $45/hr. for an instructor.  These rates represent a 30% savings over regualr primary training rates.

Aircraft Photos

J.A. Air Center has been in operation at Aurora Municipal Airport for little more than two years, and the privately owned FBO’s customer satisfaction ratings improved so much from the previous year that the facility catapulted itself not only onto the list, but squarely into the number-one spot.

“We took an existing hangar, kept the steel beams and the roof and then gutted everything else out and rebuilt,” said Fank. “Outside of that we put a 25,000-sq-ft arrival canopy for aircraft to park under. [The canopy] has a 29-foot tail height so it can fit [aircraft] all the way up to the G650 when that airplane comes out.” In addition to the canopy, the facility has approximately 100,000 sq ft of hangar space, and a 12,000-sq-ft terminal with a 5,000-sqft passenger lobby and 1,600-sq-ft pilots’ lounge. The company does not have landing, ramp or overnight fees, charges Fank decries as “nickel and diming the customers.”
The FBO provides aircraft charter, management and sales, a Part 145 repair facility, and one of the largest avionics shops in the country. Another offering is a separate aircraft detailing business that, according to Fank, has seen an approximately 70-percent increase in business over the last year, to go along with increases in the company’s other divisions. “The phones have been getting a lot busier, aircraft sales have been busier, the charter calls have been up tremendously, and maintenance is doing well,” said Fank. “FBO wise we were up about 12 to 15 percent over the year before.” The company saw a boost of 35 percent in FBO business in January, and despite a blizzard that buried the airport for three days in February, business for the month was up 17 percent over the previous year.

That comes as welcome news for an FBO that has had to cope with the downturn since the moment it opened at Aurora. “We have adjusted to the current environment, but have not let anyone go or had any layoffs,” Fank told AIN. “We simply have not hired when someone has left.”

The airport’s location west of Chicago on the I-88 corridor near the business centers of Naperville and Oak Brook (home of McDonald’s) serves to fuel J.A. Air Center’s enthusiasm for its growth. “We’re almost what you would call a diamond in the rough or a sleeper airport,” said Fank, who noted that the recent facility upgrades at the airport have drawn attention and even customers from DuPage. “As things continue to turn around, this airport is going to flourish over the next five years.” – Source (AIN)

March 26th…Aurora Airport

Over 20 aiplanes and 100 people converged on J.A. Air Center for a “BeechTalk” gathering and maintenance seminar put on by JA’s own Byron Heidorn and Bruce Rebechini.  The crowd was treated to hot dogs and soda provided by JA and was one of the first in the nation to view the new Garmin GTN750 system. 

470JA Exterior

Genral Information:

<<<<SOLD>>>>>Very nice Piper Seminole with nice paint, new interior and low time engines.  Ready to go to work!

Specifications:

Detailed Description:

Airframe:
6355

Engine Specs:
557 SMOH R.E. (Oct. 2010) / 190 SMOH L.E. (July 2011)

Prop(s):
1142 SMOH R.P. (April 2008) / 190 L.P. (July 2011) 

Avionics/Radios:
Dual GNS430′s
GMA 340 Audio Panel
GTX270 Mode S Transponder
GDL90 ADS-B
MX20 MFD
KCS55A HSI

Year Painted:
2011 updated

Exterior:
Matterhorn White w/blue & gold stripes

Year Interior:
2011

Interior:
Blue vinyl & gray carpet

Inspection Status:
Annual: 06/2011
No Known DH

Wiki Link (click here for more information)

Aircraft Photos

The new Garmin 530/430 replacements are here and ready to install!  Click here to view a video on this amazing new technology.

General Information:

Beutiful Cessna 340A with RAM VII conversion, Latest Garmin Avionics Upgrade, Known Ice, Air Conditioning, New Paint, New Interior.  You will not find one better!

Equipment Specifications:

Detailed Description:

Engine Specs:
0 Since new RAM VII overhauls and new Sabre Tip Props

Modifications/Conversions:
Completion date May 11′

Avionics/Radios:
Garmin G500 PFD
Garmin GNS530W  Nav/Com/GPS/Moving Map (soon to be GTN750 with remote Audio Panel)
Garmin GNS430W  Nav/Com/GPS/Moving Map
Garmin GMA340
Garmin GTX330 Transponder with TIS Traffic (displays on G500 / 530W / 430W)
Garmin GDL69 Datalink Weather
Honeywell / King RDR2000 Color Radar
Cessna 400B Autopilot

Additional Equipment:
Known Ice (New Ice Plate)
Factory Air Conditioning
VG’s
Dual Landing Lights
Graphic Engine Monitoring System
CoPilot Instruments

Exterior:
New Capital Aviation Paint – Allover white with blue and tan stripes.  Beautiful!

Interior:
New Capital Aviation Interior – Completed in tan leathers seats and tan wool carpet with matching sidewalls.  Beautiful!

Inspection Status:
Annual Completed November 10′
No Damage History

Aircraft Log Book Scans

Aircraft Log #1
Aircraft Log #2
Aircraft Log #3
Aircraft Log #4
Aircraft Log #5
RH Engine Log Since RAM Overhaul
LH Engine Log Since RAM Overhaul
RH Prop Since New
LH Prop Since New

Aircraft Photos

Aircraft Logs

Airframe Logs - Refurbishement thru annual 2011

Airframe Logbook #1

Airframe Logbook #2

LH Engine Logs Since Overhaul

RH Engine Logs Since Overhaul

Aircraft Photos

General Information:

Loaded Cessna 350. Maintained to Part 135 standards with 50 hr inspections.
Transition Training provided.

Equipment Specifications

Detailed Information:

Avionics/Radios:
G1000 Avivionics
MFD
PFD
GFC700 Auto pilot
HSI
Flight Director
Active Traffic
TAWS-B Terrain
XM Weather & Radio
Ready Pad

Additional Equipment:
Speed Brakes
A/C
Hot Prop
O2
Door Seals

Log Book Scans (PDF’s):

• Airframe Logs
• Engine Logs
• Propeller Logs
• AD Listing

Aircraft Photos

JA Flight Training in the Chicago Suburbs welcomes the newest aircraft to our flight training and rental fleet: 449JA.  A new Piper Seminole, 449JA is equipped with a G500 glass cockpit, dual 430s and an autopilot.  With the introduction of this aircraft into our fleet, JA is now proud to offer aviation career training – from Private through Multi-Engine Commercial – in an all glass panel training fleet.  Call our flight training department at 630.549.2152 for details.

JA Air Center has acquired seven Caravans from Fedex for the purpoose of resale and or lease.  The seven aircraft are straight 208 Caravans and will be getting paint, engine overhauls and fresh inspections.  these aircraft will be available as freighters, camera mission aircraft, passenger aircraft or any combination.  JA Air Center is a Cessna Caravan Service Center located at Chicago’s Aurora Airport.  For maore information contact Scott Fank at 630-549-2100 or via email at scott@jaaero.com.

This  Caravan is being modified as a camera ship by J.A. Air Center (to see JA’s camera modification click here). The finished product will include a single camera hole with electric operating door, new paint, fresh engine overhaul (600hp), fresh inspections (C of A included), six cabin side windows, cargo enrty stairs, passenger mods and one operators seat.  Completion date is late may and pictures will be posted here as the project progresses.

Saturday, March 26th

Join us at for lunch at noon, then stick around from 1-3 as Byron Heidorn and Bruce Rebechini from our maintenance department put their 75 years of collective aircraft maintenance experience to work for you as they discuss how you can save a few dollars by doing some of the work on your airplane yourself while staying legal and safe.  Time will be allocated to answer your individual questions.  We’ll be giving away prizes and one lucky attendant will receive a $750 dollar certificate from Real Clean Aircraft Detailing. 

Do you know someone who is interested in becoming a pilot?  Bring them along!  We’re going to have a separate discussion for all of the aspiring aviators in attendance and talk about the process of learning to fly an aircraft.

 Perfect jump aircraft or inexpensive freighter!

Aircraft Photos

General Information:

 Low time – late model C90B with a G1000 upgrade by J.A. Air Center! 2000 hours total time engines and airframe. Fresh props, phase, and gear inspections. Recent Hots.
Excellent paint and interior.  Will consider trades.

Equipment Specifications:

Detailed Description:

Engine Specs:
Recent Hot Sections

Modifications/Conversions:
Full G100

Avionics/Radios:
Garmin G1000 System:
Pilot & Co-Pilot 10″ PFDs
15″ Multi Function Display
Dual WAAS GPS Receivers
Dual Nav/Coms/LOC/VOR/ILS
Dual Air Data Computers
Dual Attitude and Heading Reference System (AHRS)
GFC-700 3-Axis Auto Pilot with Flight Director & GFC-710 Auto Pilot Controller
GMA1347 Audio System
GCU475 Controller
GTX33 Mode S Transponder
GWX68 4-Color Digital Weather Radar
XM Satellite Weather & Radio
WX-500 Storm Scope
KTA870 Traffic Advisory
KTA TAWS-B Terrain Awareness
Garmin Flight Charts Capable

Additional Equipment:
Cockpit/Aft Relief Tubes
Super Soundproofing
Hartzell 4-Blade Propellers
Forward LH Cabinet w/storage/Ice
Forward RH Refreshment Center/Mapco
Dual Executive Writing Tables
Rudder Boost
Type II Auto Feather
Air Conditioning
22 cu. ft Oxygen
4th Cabin Window

Exterior:
Shell white base with jade green mist bottom and gold metallic trim. Excellent condition.

Interior:
Beige leather seats, dark green wool carpet and english elm laminate…..very nice!

Inspection Status:
Current 135
No Damage History

Aircraft Photos

I had a wonderful experience at JA while achieving my private pilot license. My instructor was fantastic and made learning allot of fun. I will never forget the first takeoff. I was all over the runway and he just sat there like nothing was wrong. It scared the heck out of me! Steering with my feet was something I was not accustomed too and boy did it show!  Today when I fly I can still hear Brian in the back of my head. Coming in for landings, how’s you speed, are you on the glide slope, stay lined up watch the nose, in the flare “hold it,hold it, nice! He seems to be with me whenever I fly!

I currently rent from JA and love that I get to fly the planes I learned in. They are well kept and a pleasure to fly. The facility is first class and the people are tremendous. I could not have asked for a better place to learn and to currently fly out of. I am working towards my instrument certification and hope someday to own or be partners in a plane. It would be my pleasure to have JA service that plane since I have seen how well they care for their own equipment. My thanks to the staff and ground crews at JA for such a fantastic experience past, present, and future!

Kim Harden