Guides
Plain answers, written by a pilot. Read the guides here or request a PDF by email.
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Planning figures are estimates or ranges. Trip specific pricing and terms are provided at the point of sale.
The aircraft guides.
Turboprops, explained
For anyone flying under about 600 miles, or into a small airport a jet cannot use.
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Aircraft guideVery light and light jets, explained
For shorter trips with a few travelers or a small group. Compare compact cabins, seating and room for bags.
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Aircraft guideMidsize jets, explained
For about four hour missions with a group that wants to stand up, or seven to nine people with bags.
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Aircraft guideSuper midsize jets, explained
For coast to coast trips, Mexico and the Caribbean, or eight to ten people with real baggage.
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Aircraft guideHeavy jets, explained
For larger groups, long range legs and international trips where a full galley and a cabin attendant matter.
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Aircraft guideUltra long range jets, explained
For long international trips where space to work, dine and sleep matters, with 12 to 16 travelers as our category planning range.
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Buying, selling, cards and management.
Buying private jet charter, explained
For first time and occasional flyers, and anyone who searched what a private jet costs.
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Jet card guideHow to judge any jet card
For anyone flying three or more trips a year, and anyone shopping cards right now.
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Seller's guideSelling an aircraft, explained
For owners thinking about selling in the next year.
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Owner's guideCharter management for owners, explained
For owners with idle hours who are weighing a charter certificate.
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Buyer's guideBuying an aircraft, explained
For first time buyers, and card holders or fractional owners moving up to whole ownership.
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Buyer's guideFractional shares, explained
For anyone weighing a share against a card, charter or whole ownership.
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Every airplane has to fit the trip.
- We review the airplane, its condition, the pilots’ experience and the requirements of your trip.
- Our starting preference is an airframe from 2005 or newer. An exception comes with an explanation.
- Your written quote identifies the airplane, what the price includes and the terms that could change it.