Goodrich Aviation

The Parade of Flight at the Greater Binghamton Airport (BGM) / Edwin A Link Field. The Goodrich Pilot Training Center & Custom Aircraft Builders will be doing demo flights at the Greater Binghamton Airshow about mid-show July 6th and 7th.

We're looking forward to the Greater Binghamton Airshow this July! Come celebrate aviation with us on July 6th-7th.

COUNTDOWN UPDATE: There are 18 days left until the Greater Binghamton Airshow, have you gotten your tickets yet???
Buy them here! https://www.binghamtonairshow.com/tickets

Come see both these blue beauties in person at the Binghamton Air Show from July 6th-7th!

A brand new 65-year Anniversary Edition 182 is in the shop for a BRS parachute installation. It has a retro paint scheme. What do you think? Here is the original 1957 Cessna Advertisement.

Another Cirrus SR22 getting Thermacool electric air conditioning.

Lots of color in the hangar. Love it!

Congratulations to Josiah Moy , an A&P Mechanic at Goodrich Aviation who has earned his Inspection Authorization (IA). The A&P/IA is the highest FAA rating a general aviation mechanic can earn. Josiah is the first graduate of the Goodrich Aviation Mechanic Apprenticeship Program.

We've added a new plane to our flight school!

I’m proud to be your son and carry on your passion for aviation. Thank for all you taught me and helped me experience. I love you and miss you.

Clyde Donald Goodrich
1/4/1940 to 10/26/2023

Clyde Donald Goodrich, 83, a longtime Franklin resident, went home to his Lord and Savior on October 26, 2023.
He was born in Mendham, New Jersey to Louis and Dorothy (Rowell) Goodrich on January 4, 1940. His family moved to Franklin a few years later, where he attended Franklin Central School and graduated in 1957. After high school, he entered the U.S. army as an aircraft mechanic; at the time his two brothers were also serving in the military.

He married Margot (Loker) Goodrich on March 31, 1962 and five years later designed and built the unique Franklin home where he lived for the rest of his life. He worked for United Parcel Service for thirty-five years and was a UPS Safe Driver and member of the Circle of Honor. After retirement in 1997, he offered skilled support to his son in establishing Goodrich Aviation in Endicott. He was a commercial rated pilot, and an early member of the Experimental Aircraft Association who built two ultralights and owned four different airplanes. He was also a lover of horses and equestrian sport.
Don was a dedicated family man who loved working on creative projects, taking care of his property and observing eagles from his magnificent view of East Sidney Lake.

He is survived by his wife Margot Goodrich, the love of his life; their sons Greg Goodrich of Stuart, Florida and Doug (Janet) Goodrich of Endicott; beloved grandchildren Theresa Goodrich, Bethany Goodrich, Kristen Goodrich, Alison Goodrich and Abby Goodrich; brother Paul Goodrich of Michigan; sisters Linda Elderkin and Sonja Johns of Franklin; sister-in-law Annette Law Goodrich; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Tom Goodrich.

Visitation will be from 12:00-2:00 on Saturday, November 4 at Kenneth L. Bennett Funeral Home, 425 Main Street, Franklin. The memorial service will be at 2:00 P.M. at Kenneth L. Bennett Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Franklin Cemetery.
Donations may be made to Franklin Fire and Rescue, 351 Main Street, Franklin, NY 13775.

Happy Independence Day from Goodrich Aviation!

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The demand for aircraft maintenance technicians has never been higher. You can now train to become an aircraft mechanic in the Binghamton area at Goodrich Aviation. Our 2.5 year program can provide the training and experience to become an FAA-certified airframe and powerplant mechanic (A&P). Learn more at https://www.goodrichaviation.com/mechanic-apprenticeship.

Another Cirrus gets cold air with Goodrich Aviation!

Congratulation to Steve Hookway who earned his private pilot certificate on January 8. Steve has flown with several of our GPTC flight instructors but finished up with Spencer Stutzman. Way to go Steve!

Congratulations to Colin Prochazka on his first solo flight on January 11 at the Greater Binghamton Airport. Way to go Colin!

Another Cirrus gets cold air! Thermacool electric air conditioning installed at Goodrich Aviation. Learn more at https://www.goodrichaviation.com/cirrus-air-conditioning.
Nice chase plane!

Congratulation to Bryce Sinclair, a West Point Cadet, on his first solo fight on 1/2/23 at the Greater Binghamton Airport. His Goodrich Pilot Training Center instructor is Spencer Stutzman. Way to go Bryce!

Congratulation to Nathan Brookhart did his first solo flight on October 11th in N7395D at the Greater Binghamton Airport (BGM) / Edwin A Link Field . His Goodrich Pilot Training Center instructor is Spencer Stutzman. Nathan is only 16 years old, the minimum age to do a solo flight. Nate is a Junior at Vestal High School Way to go Nate!

Congratulations Nick Boccasini on his first solo flight on November 9th at the Greater Binghamton Airport. His Goodrich Pilot Training Center flight instructor is Spencer Stutzman. Nick is a part of our Professional Pilot Program. Way to go Nick!

Congratulations Seth Lloyd on his first solo flight on November 4th at the Greater Binghamton Airport. His Goodrich Pilot Training Center flight instructor is Spencer Stutzman. Way to go Seth!

Congratulations to Aidan Stalter on his first solo on October 29th at the Greater Binghamton Airport. His Goodrich Pilot Training Center flight instructor is Spencer Stutzman. Way to go Aidan!

Congratulations Doug Malarky on earning his private pilot license on October 22nd, in his own Piper Cherokee 140. His GTPC flight instructors were Spencer, Jack, Jordan, and Adam. Way to go Doug!

Congratulations to Zach Taylor who soloed Cessna N7395D at the Greater Binghamton Airport on October 6, 2022. Zach's Goodrich Pilot Training Center instructor is Spencer Stutzman. Great job Zach!

Congratulations to Adam Gabriel on getting his private pilot certificate Saturday, October 1st at the Greater Binghamton Airport. Way to go Adam!

Congratulations Johnathan Van Blarcom on earning his private pilot certificate at the Greater Binghamton Airport. His GTPC flight instructors were Jack Rust and Jordan Mahoney. Way to go Johnathan!

Congratulations to Elijah Jackson who did his first solo flight on March 4, 2022. Elijah flies at the Goodrich Pilot Training Center at the Greater Binghamton Airport. His instructor is Jordan Mahoney.
Why to go Eli!

A very special congratulations to Chris Cortese who earned his private pilot certificate today, April 11, 2022 at the Goodrich Pilot Training Center. Chris has flow with several of our instructors but finished with Jordan Mahoney.
Way to go Chris!!!