Independence State Airport - 7S5
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Independence, Oregon
View Live SpotMyPlane Airport PageReady to Create Memories at Independence?
Does 7S5 have what it takes to become a SpotMyPlane destination where pilots plan trips specifically to capture their memories?
Imagine the economic impact when word spreads: "You have to land at Independence—they capture every moment!" Picture pilots choosing Independence State Airport for their $100 hamburger runs, knowing their arrival will be transformed into a treasured memory. But this vision requires the right partnership.
What We Need from 7S5
- •Airport leadership enthusiastic about increasing transient traffic and fuel sales
- •Demonstrated pilot interest and excitement about memory creation services
- •Access to good vantage points for capturing arrival and departure footage
- •Support from local businesses interested in aviation tourism opportunities
Transform Your Flight School Into a Destination
Give students and instructors powerful tools that set your school apart from every other training facility
Preserve Every Achievement
First solos, checkrides, cross-countries - all professionally captured with live ATC audio
Competitive Edge
Attract students with 'Train where every flight becomes a treasured memory'
Video Debriefing
Instructors review actual footage with radio calls for superior training outcomes
Share the Journey
Parents and loved ones experience every milestone of the student's aviation journey
Student Retention
Students stay longer and fly more often to build their personal video collection
Revenue Growth
Increased flight activity, fuel sales, and extended training programs
Imagine Your Students Saying...
"I chose this school because they film every training flight!"
"My first solo video with radio calls is my most treasured possession"
"My CFI used the video to show me exactly what to improve"
"My family could finally see what I've been training for - they loved the videos of my flights"
Make Your Flight School THE Training Destination
SpotMyPlane creates a powerful differentiator that attracts students, improves training quality, and builds lasting memories. When students can watch their progression from first lesson to private pilot checkride, your school becomes more than a training facility—it becomes where dreams take flight and memories are preserved forever.
Benefits for Your CFIs
Better Instruction
Review actual performance with students
Portfolio Building
Showcase successful student outcomes
Marketing Content
Professional videos for CFI promotion
Supporting Independence's Aviation Community
Economic Impact
Zero-Risk Economic Development Initiative
SpotMyPlane transforms Independence State Airport into a must-visit pilot destination with no city investment required. This 100% privately-funded program increases transient traffic, generates new revenue streams, and positions your airport as the premier aviation facility in the region.
Direct Airport Benefits
Community Economic Impact
SpotMyPlane Contribution
Strategic Airport Benefits
Zero Investment Required
100% private funding model. No city investment or taxpayer risk.
Competitive Differentiation
Only airport with professional video service. Unique pilot destination.
Grant Eligibility Enhancement
Higher traffic counts improve FAA and state funding opportunities.
Community PR Value
Positive media coverage and social media exposure impossible to quantify.
Data Sources & Methodology:
• GA pilot spending: Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Economic Impact Studies, 2024
• Independence State Airport fuel revenue: Airport Advisory Committee meeting transcript, June 2024
• Visitor projections: 10% conversion rate from video recipients (conservative estimate at full operational capacity)
• Revenue increases: Steady-state projections (Year 2+) based on mature operational capacity
• Timeline: Figures represent full operations after ramp-up period and established local partnerships