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Air Traffic Controller History and Careers

Posted by Cirrus Aviation on Sep 30, 2015 12:32:00 PM

Air Traffic Controllers, From Archie League to Today

Air traffic controllers have come a long way from the days of Archie League.

League is considered by many to be the first air traffic controller. From a ground position near a St. Louis, Mo., runway, he waved checkered flags to communicate with pilots in the late 1920s.

Today, thousands of highly trained air traffic controllers use sophisticated tracking equipment to coordinate the flow of aircraft around the globe. Air travel would be impossible without these professionals.

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A Day in the Life of an Air Traffic Controller

Posted by Cirrus Aviation on Sep 25, 2015 11:59:00 AM

Ever wonder what air traffic controllers really do?

Most passengers understand that air traffic controllers use radar to coordinate planes in the sky and assist pilots in takeoffs and landings, but their duties are far more complicated than that.

Here’s a closer look at a job that is among the world’s most pressure-packed:

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The Mandalay Bay Convention Center Expands

Posted by Cirrus Aviation on Sep 17, 2015 5:21:00 PM

Photo: Mandalay Bay Convention Center

There are some big changes at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino that add up to good news for the booming convention and trade show industry.

Based on growing demand, the Mandalay Bay Convention Center is expanding. The MGM Resorts property has built a new 35,000-square-foot exhibit space, a 20,000-square-foot foyer and underground parking in the recently-completed first phase. The second and final phase of the expansion will transition existing space into a 70,000-square-foot carpeted ballroom.

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Topics: Insider, Business, Las Vegas News

Lights on a plane: What do they do?

Posted by Cirrus Aviation on Sep 8, 2015 4:08:00 PM

Photo: flickr/Aero Icarus

Car lights are pretty simple… compared to ones on an airplane.

That’s because a car or truck can travel in just two directions on a road. Aircraft, however, are capable of moving in several directions, including up and down.

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What You Don’t Know About Sake

Posted by Cirrus Aviation on Sep 3, 2015 3:46:00 PM

Photo: Sushi Roku

World Sake Day is October 1^st and it’s more than just an easy excuse to offer Japanese drink specials. It’s a 1,000-year-old annual tradition in Japan that not only serves as a tribute to the beverage but also kicks off the country’s sake production season. It’s the perfect time to enjoy one of the most popular and often misunderstood drinks in the world.

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Topics: Insider, Las Vegas Events, Las Vegas Food, Las Vegas

Go big or go home: Las Vegas gets even MORE indulgent

Posted by Cirrus Aviation on Aug 20, 2015 1:43:00 PM

Las Vegas isn’t known for modesty. Here are two examples of how Sin City is raising the stakes when it comes to indulgence.

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Topics: Insider, Las Vegas Food, Las Vegas, Las Vegas Entertainment

There’s Lots of Beer to Love in Las Vegas

Posted by Cirrus Aviation on Aug 14, 2015 10:05:00 AM

Photo: Back Bar USA

There’s a big weekend coming up in Las Vegas that’s perfect for beer lovers.

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Topics: Insider, Las Vegas Events, Las Vegas, Las Vegas Entertainment

How to Battle Zombies in Las Vegas

Posted by Cirrus Aviation on Aug 8, 2015 10:45:00 AM

Photo: Adventure Combat Ops

There’s no shortage of interactive attractions in Las Vegas, and now there’s one that will put you in the middle of a post-apocalyptic war zone.

Adventure Combat Ops is a fun new experience that arms its participants with pellet guns while battling an army of zombies. The cool part is that the training and guidance is provided by real-life military veterans who’ve served as Army Ranger, Navy SEAL, Green Beret and Delta Force operators.

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Topics: Insider, Las Vegas, Las Vegas Entertainment

The Feisty McDonnell XF-85 Goblin

Posted by Cirrus Aviation on Aug 3, 2015 12:11:00 PM

The McDonnell XF-85 Goblin, designed to be a feisty defender of bombing missions, is another U.S.-conceived plane that was never deployed.

We at Cirrus Aviation love the great successes and learning moments of aviation, and the Goblin story is a bit of both:

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3 Boutique Hotels you MUST try in California

Posted by Cirrus Aviation on Jul 23, 2015 2:56:00 PM

Photo: Bardessono

Heading to the West Coast? Here are a few favorite hotels for Cirrus Aviation travelers who love the feel of an intimate resort without having to sacrifice service or quality.

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Topics: Insider, Charter Plane, Jet Charter

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Air Traffic Controller History and Careers

A Day in the Life of an Air Traffic Controller

The Mandalay Bay Convention Center Expands

Lights on a plane: What do they do?

What You Don’t Know About Sake

Go big or go home: Las Vegas gets even MORE indulgent

There’s Lots of Beer to Love in Las Vegas

How to Battle Zombies in Las Vegas

The Feisty McDonnell XF-85 Goblin

3 Boutique Hotels you MUST try in California

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