Larry Turley, an ER physician, transitioned from his passion for motorcycles to flying after negative experiences in the emergency room made him re-evaluate motorcycle safety.
He eventually acquired a Pilatus PC-12 in 2005, primarily for his Turley Wine Cellars business, utilizing a Part 135 charter to manage costs, having been convinced by the aircraft's robust engineering and versatility.
The PC-12 proved to be an invaluable and highly capable aircraft, allowing efficient transport of both wine and people for business, demonstrating impressive short-field performance, structural strength, and comfort, leading to Turley's profound satisfaction.
Larry Turley first decided he wanted to be a pilot when he was a teenager, working the line for an FBO in Augusta, Georgia, and the Master’s Golf Tournament came to town.
“Arnold Palmer and the other pros landed their jets and pulled out gas credit cards,” Turley remembers with a laugh. “I’d never seen that before.”
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