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Photo by Barbi Macon

ABOVE: Bill Macon acquired Ideal Aviation in 2011 and has completely remodeled the facility.
BELOW: Edie Glasberg Reed (left) and Beverly von Hoffmann Macon in front of an Aeronca Defender, circa 1944.

although not in aviation, but I acquired the company
anyway."
That was in 2011, and Macon said he focused on
first-class customer service and fair prices.
In addition, Macon said he wanted to take the FBO
into the rest of the 21st century. He has completely
remodeled the facility including updated pilots'
lounges, flight-planning areas, and meeting areas. He
also offers flight training, aircraft rental, and charter
and sightseeing flights. "I re-staffed and redecorated
with an emphasis on meeting the needs of both
corporate and GA pilots," Macon said. He has made
Ideal Aviation the fastest growing FBO in St. Louis,
enjoying an incredible 25-percent growth year over
year since he bought it.
Others took notice, as well. The Corporate Aircraft
Association named Ideal Aviation as one of its
preferred FBOs - one of just 100 in the country, and
one of two in St. Louis. In order to qualify, the FBO
must be recommended by 35 CAA member companies,
all of whom are Part 91 corporate operators. He hopes

the airline experience continues to include "wanding
people" and wedging them in middle seats. "It's good
for my business," he joked.
Recently, Ideal Aviation became a Cirrus authorized
service center - "the only one in the region," Macon
said, "and it recognizes our growing maintenance
capabilities." Currently, fueling is Ideal's primary
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Avionics News May 2015

Point of Communication
AEA Now
International News and Regulatory Updates
ADS-B Around the Globe
Member Profile
Missionary Communication
Legal Ease
Help Wanted
Member Profile
Aviation Aces
Business Basics
A Conversation With...
Value-added Refurbs
What's Working?
What's New
Before & After New
Marketplace Classifieds
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