Entering Business Aviation, Part I: Types of Aircraft
The jets that people fly in corporate aviation are usually a lot smaller than those found with the airlines. Compared with a Westwind, Lear, or Cessna, the larger jets have an aisle to walk up and down upon and the headroom usually is adequate to allow easy passage of anyone under 6' tall. Long a builder of regional jets, Embraer aircraft should start showing up increasingly as they are the low cost price leader in their category. Matt manages the Corporate Flight Attendant Community at http. Across the board, corporate aircraft are exquisitely outfitted.
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Whos Paying for the Private Jet?
Unlike Hammer, stars like Julia Roberts, Bruce Willis, Sly Stallone and John Travolta get their studios to pay for their 60 to 90 thousand dollar private jets. Offering an escape from paparazzi, peace and relaxation private jets have become a favorite toy of the rich and the famous. Travolta even convinced his studio to give him a personal private jet for his own use 24/7. There's also been rumors that one famous couple held a fit when their studio would not pay for a private jet to fly their luggage from L. Just by showing up to an award show, you'll most likely come across a private jet coupon in your grab bag.
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Starting an Aircraft Washing Business
We've cleaned thousands of private planes, corporate jets, flying clubs, flight schools and helicopters. Corporate Aviators need you to maintain their positive image. Carpet Shampooing, Bright Work and Aluminum Polishing, etc. Customizing your services with the customer's requirements must become your specialty. You will need to perform these services the customer's schedule and usually accommodate, immediate services, day or night, evenings and weekends.
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Entering Business Aviation, Part V: Tips on Finding Work
After the recent crashes involving corporate jets you certainly do want to be knowledgeable about industry best practices involving ice. Preferably, you would also attend events where a lot of pilots hang out, especially pilots of cabin class jets which include the Global Express, G-V and Falcon Jet 2000. Matt is the admistrator of the Corporate Flight Attendant Community at http. If flying corporate is something that you want, be persistent. If you are an NBAA member you get a copy of their directory which lists many companies that fly these very same jets.
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I Am Afraid Of Flying; You Are Not Getting Me A Light Plane
Those who travel on business in corporate jets it expands their abilities and size of their horizons. Go up for an introductory flight, it costs under $100. No you aren't you are simply fearing what you do not understand. Yes, a real ass flattener, no doubt about it, but modern air travel has brought our world together and expanded our horizons. I know what your answer will be, do you? Expand your horizon and see for yourself.
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Private Jet Ownership Indeed
Where would you like to fly today? Think about it. Fractional Jet ownership has never been easy. As a matter of fact manufacturers of business aircraft are quite happy with the market sector and most are completely bullish on their future prospects in the industry. Private jet ownership is really taking off these days. There is much interest in the private transportation sector and jet aircraft business.
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Leading Private Jet Charter Operators
In each case you get the security of having two highly trained FAA licensed pilots and you can opt for a corporate flight attendant to provide cabin services and safety assistance. A third option is to approach one of the private jet aircraft brokers who will arrange the trip for you. Chief amongst these types of providers are. Chief amongst these specialized providers are. These are no King Airs, Lears, and Westwinds you will be flying.
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Business Aviation Networking Notes
Matt manages the Corporate Flight Attendant Community at http. In corporate aviation, there are several key players in the field that you probably have heard of. Jet Aviation, TAG, and Netjets are some of the larger players and they all have a staff of qualified flight attendants or cabin service representatives on hand. You could send out a copy of your resume to every single company that flies a Falcon, Gulfstream, Challenger, or any of the other larger cabin jets. Additional training including galley services, a wine class, emergency training, can all help you out.
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International Corporate Catering Guide
He manages several sites including the Corporate Flight Attendant Community and the Aviation Employment Board. Many of the catering recommendations were received by knowledgeable corporate flight attendants directly. The guide will be updated on a regular basis and is currently available in paperback and eventually also will be available on CDROM. As such, some of the addresses or phone numbers may have changed, while some of the businesses may have closed altogether. Always check in advance to see if the caterer is still available.
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Entering Business Aviation, Part II: Pay Rates for Flight Attendants
Between corporate moguls and Hollywood celebrities, the two metropolitan areas produce some of the most significant amounts of flying in business aviation. The more experience flying corporate, the better. Matt manages the Corporate Flight Attendant Community at http. Indeed, the NBAA supports this data with a recent survey showing that the average corporate flight attendant is paid just over 53K per year. You know that aviation pays better than commercial, in most cases a lot better, but you aren't sure what the going rate is for a corporate flight attendant.
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Entering Business Aviation, Part III: Training Options
Matt runs the widely popular Corporate Flight Attendant Community website at http. Alteon Training, LLC is a Boeing training company that started cabin attendant training in 2003 while Beyond and Above Corporate Flight Attendant Training got started in 2002. Who do I recommend? Well, that is a touchy subject. As mentioned previously, training is not a legal requirement therefore program curriculum can vary widely. When talking with training operators, be prepared to ask a lot of questions, read their website, obtain their literature, and shop wisely.
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Fuselage Mounted Laser Vortex Enhancer Directed to Airfoils
Recently it was announced that they would put this new airborne laser system onto fighter jets. I further propose that this system would synchronize with the amount of air needed to maintain airflow needed in the intakes for air, wing lift and the thrust vectoring jets for stability. We can use redirected or reflected laser cannon beams to increase stability in transitional flight situations to prevent departure of the aircraft from flight, by changing the air around the airfoils and control surfaces, Think about it. We need an off-shoot of this technology which is being tested by General Atomics and Lockheed to prove my concept will work. When not in use for evasive maneuvering the pole would retract into the nose of the aircraft.
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Mirrors to Redirect Mini Laser Weapons on Fighters for Vortex Airflows
Recently a new airborne laser system was announced to be put onto fighter jets, once this technology becomes more advanced we will no longer need missiles for air-to-air combat. All this would synchronize with the amount of air needed to maintain airflow needed in the intakes for air and the thrust vectoring jets for stability. We need an off shoot of this technology which is being tested by General Atomics and Lockheed to prove my concept will work. When not in use for evasive maneuvering the pole would retract into the nose of the aircraft. We can use redirected or reflected laser cannon beams to increase stability in transitional flight situations to prevent departure of the aircraft from flight, by changing the air around the airfoils and control surfaces, please be thinking here.
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India Air Traffic Issues to Come
Some industry analysts believe the number of new jets ordered of 490 is less than a third of what will be needed. New runways, taxi ways, landing systems, air traffic control towers, terminals, parking, emergency services, environmental care, conveyor belts, check in systems, security, cargo warehouses, IT Systems, computers, air-conditioning and all the private sector hotels, car rentals, ground transportation interface and trucking terminals. Think about how big this really is for a country growing this fast. But can the airports handle the demand as the airlines buy more and more jets and the demand for air travel increases? Parking alone is a huge issue, as the number of automobiles in the country is also skyrocketing as citizens gain access to the middle class. If you are traveling to India expect delays, traffic, inconvenience as the airports work thru their growing pains.
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General Aviation Manufacturing is in the Tank; Hang On It is Going to Get Worse
In fact such accidents are already causing friction in the corporate jet insurance costs, showing that certain companies are separating out the categories to keep the mini-business jets in their own realm and pricing points. We will also see problems in this market as insurance carriers increase prices as less experienced pilots and single pilot mini-business jets experience a higher percentage of will occur. Long Term will be good because these are considered starter jets attracting new buyers to the market, however short term they will pull buyers away from the higher priced turbo cabin class singles of 4-8 seats. One new market the mini-Business Jet, seems to be a potential as many companies are building these under 1 million dollar jets. This means if we have to import raw materials to compete, we pay those shipping costs too and as the price is passed on for the over regulation in every industry we are finding we are our own worst enemy.
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