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Traveling the World, One Ferry Flight at a Time

Since starting lessons, the longest Sarah’s gone without flying was a week she spent at AirVenture. Sam Weigel
Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • Sarah Rovner transitioned from an IT career to establish FullThrottle Aviation, an international aircraft ferrying company that grew primarily through word-of-mouth referrals and a reputation for safe, adventurous flights.
  • The company's success is built on managing complex logistics, securing specialized insurance for diverse aircraft types, and mastering challenging international and oceanic ferry operations.
  • FullThrottle Aviation has expanded significantly, prioritizing the hiring of reliable pilots with strong decision-making skills, fostering a supportive environment, and offering scholarships to develop new talent in the industry.
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I can’t really say I know Sarah Rovner, because we’ve never actually met. We’re both airline pilots, we have a bunch of mutual friends in common, we presented at the same aviation conference (one day apart) and we’ve chatted online and on the telephone. But mostly I “know” Sarah because we’re Facebook friends and she shows up in my News Feed on a regular basis, usually with a photo of an interesting airplane in some cool out-of-the-way place.

Sam Weigel

Sam Weigel has been an airplane nut since an early age, and when he's not flying the Boeing 737 for work, he enjoys going low and slow in vintage taildraggers. He and his wife live west of Seattle, where they are building an aviation homestead on a private 2,400-foot grass airstrip.

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