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September 28, 2026
Crew Continuity in Private Aviation: Why Backup Pilot Strategy Matters More Than Owners Realize
Buying an aircraft gives you freedom, control, and unmatched efficiency; however, an aircraft sitting on the tarmac because you lack...
September 21, 2026
When to Buy, Sell, or Hold an Aircraft: How Owners Should Think About Market Timing
When to Buy, Sell, or Hold an Aircraft: How Owners Should Think About Market Timing Most aircraft owners assume market...
September 8, 2026
From Letter of intent to the first 90 days of ownership
Many first-time buyers believe that closing the deal on a private jet is the hard part. They assume that signing...
July 21, 2026
What I’ve Learned Building Flight Departments From The Ground Up
I have spent years in the cockpit, and if there is one thing I can tell you with absolute certainty,...
January 31, 2025
First Flight of the Cessna Citation II
Cessna Citation is a marketing name used by Cessna for several “families” of turbofan-powered jets that have been produced over...
January 10, 2025
The Jet “Spirit of America” SetsWorld Record For Circumnavigation
On January 10, 1982, a Gulfstream III jet set a world’s record of 47 hours and 39 minutes for circumnavigation...
December 27, 2024
Reducing the Risk of Midair Collisions
On December 27, 1978, Former United States Secretary of Transportation Brock Adams announced a comprehensive regulatory program to improve aviation...
December 13, 2024
Project Star Gazer’s Balloon Reached an Altitude of 82,000 feet (25 kilometers)
On December 13, 1962, Navy astronomer William White and Air Force Captain Joseph Kittinger stepped into a small steel capsule...
December 6, 2024