Insiders’ Insights: Bombardier Challenger 300 – Operations
In this episode of the Insiders' Insights series, professional pilot Jorge Cruz discusses some of the operational aspects of the Bombardier Challenger 300 Super Mid-Size Jet.
Insiders’ Insights: Bombardier Challenger 300 – Performance
In this episode of the Insiders' Insights series, professional pilot Jorge Cruz discusses the performance of the Bombardier Challenger 300 Super Mid-Size Jet, and why he has come to love the model over the years.
Insiders’ Insights: Dassault Falcon 7X & 8X Maintenance
In this final part of the series, Thomas Mahoney shares how he gets the best from the Dassault Falcon 7X and 8X he and his flight department operate. Find out how spending more money and effort up-front saves maintenance time and expense further down the line.
Insiders’ Insights: Dassault Falcon 7X & 8X Management
Charlie Bravo's Jenner Maher asks veteran pilot Thomas Mahoney about the challenges of flying the digitally-driven Falcon 7X and Falcon 8X, and learns how exceptional OEM support helps operators learn on the fly…
Insiders’ Insights: Dassault Falcon 7X & 8X Operations
Thomas Mahoney shares his experiences of flying the Dassault Falcon 7X and Falcon 8X ultra-long-range jets, this time explaining what makes these aircraft extraordinary. With each jet being ideally equipped to help flight crews make safe flying decisions, we learn that pilots also need to take care that their conversations are not overheard in the very quiet, comfortable cabin space by the passengers! Thomas Mahoney is an aviation veteran with a depth of industry knowledge, having amassed 43 years of flying experience at the time of filming. Mahoney has overseen government relations and sales at executive level for FlightSafety International, XOJET, and Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc. Having more recently transitioned to the role of pilot, Tom is well-versed in his profession. Interviewed by Jenner Maher, a Business Development Consultant for Charlie Bravo, Jenner graduated from the University of Oklahoma College of Law and has 15 years of experience previously as a consultant in the oil, gas and energy industry.
Insiders’ Insights: Dassault Falcon 7X & 8X Performance
In this episode of the Insiders' Insights series, professional pilot Thomas Mahoney compares the performance of the Dassault Falcon 7X and Falcon 8X ultra-long-range jets. Piloting the Falcon 7X for charter flights into typical business airports, and the Falcon 8X for private operations to destinations such as Hawaii, Thomas shares his experiences in the cockpit of each, with both trip profiles routinely requiring access to high, hot and heavy destinations and short runways.
Getting Started: How to Choose a Private Jet
When considering purchasing your own private jet, there are several factors to contemplate when choosing which one is right for you. Whether you buy a light, midsized, or heavy aircraft can be influenced by several factors outside of the initial purchase price, like your annual operating budget, travel mission, and crew requirements. There are countless [...]
Luxury Travel & Private Aviation in 2022
The travel industry has been rebuilding itself since the pandemic in 2020. When it comes to private travel, there have been shifts and changes be aware of when exploring luxury travel in 2022. To learn more about what our team offers in private aviation, check out our services! Luxury travel in 2022 is likely to [...]
Using a Management Company
There is a lot to consider when owning an aircraft! Luckily, there are management companies that can handle the assets of your plane from flights to training and maintenance. Basically, you own an aircraft, but a management company will handle every aspect of that ownership for you. We’ll sum up the need for a management [...]
Letting Others Use Your Plane
Letting others use your airplane isn’t as simple as tossing them the keys. There are tax and federal regulations. It's important to know the rules, protect yourself from liability, and conduct safe and legal operations. If your plane operates on a Part 91 basis, you can’t loan out your plane and accept payment for it. [...]