Private Jet Podcast

In this episode, you’ll learn why attitude in business aviation matters more than excellent equipment, top technology, and superior systems. And, we’ll cover the 3 attitude aspects responsible for more safety and more savings in your private jet ventures. Attitude Obstacles As important as attitude is in business and business […]

If you own or operate a business aircraft, then you've likely been approached about placing your private jet on charter. Essentially, charter is renting your entire aircraft to another party. But, the associated additional flight time from charter also adds hours to your airframe, wear and tear to your airplane, […]

Today Chris Doerr from Fairway Aviation talks to us about the Aircraft Cost Calculator.  This tool helps private aircraft owners and operators determine actual costs of aviation before jumping in, or during operation (for financial forecasting and budgeting) of a private aircraft. Chris discusses Why knowing aircraft costs before going […]

Believe it or not, a private / business jet is a business. And, that business's main product is time. It creates more time. More time equals more value in your life and in your business. So, to get maximum return from your “time business” (your jet)… that jet needs to be […]

Today you’ll learn 3 support systems your jet needs to make enjoying your private travels safer, simpler, and smoother… with less risk and more value.  I’ll cover them because I just don’t see all 3 of these support systems inside of many private jet operations. So, the principals, partners, and […]

Should you own your private jet (vs. charter, lease, or jet card access)? Find out in this episode where you'll learn the three factors to consider when considering jet ownership. Private Jet Ownership – Why? The first factor is actually a question. It goes like this: “What's important about owning […]

In this episode, kind of our series on how to get access to a private jet, we’re going to talk to the people listening who own or lease a jet already and are considering charting that jet to other people.  You’ll learn the pros and cons to making your jet […]

In this episode you'll learn about leasing a jet, or part of a jet, through fractional ownership and jet cards.  Robert James joins us to add perspective and expertise that will save you money and simplify the correct questions to ask when moving from the charter / rental private jet […]

Few people have the resources to fly privately. It's an exclusive club, for sure. But for some emerging entrepreneurs and rising-star business executives, the barriers to entry for private jet travel have lowered, significantly. Today, one can rent a jet for a reasonable cost. But why rent? And, how exactly […]

In this episode you'll learn three simple safety solutions you can use to reduce risk and increase safety for you, your people or family, and your private jet. Safety success in aviation is often compared to links in a chain. When all the links in a safety chain stay connected, […]

Maintaining your private jet matters when it comes to increasing value and reducing risk. But, how do you maintain your private jet? What do you need? And, what do you watch for when it comes to private jet maintenance so you, your people, or your family remain safe in the […]

Once the right equipment (airplane) is secured, the next step is finding suitable facilities to store and support your private jet. But, what matters most… and what should you look for in ground-based assets to increase value and reduce risk? This episode delivers candid answers to these questions. And, I […]

Too many private jet principals, partners, and passengers make the mistake of buying and relying on the wrong equipment. When this happens, expectations are not met… and everyone gets frustrated. In this episode you'll learn three reasons why the right equipment matters so much: I'll discuss how to match equipment […]

In this episode I review the “First Who” principal for your private jet ventures. This idea was popularized by Jim Collins in his book, “Good To Great.” But, why is it important to aviation? Simple. Because just like in your business, getting the right people and partners in your private […]

Private jet investment intent and policy (or lack of) can mean the difference in owning, operating, and flying on a private jet the right way… or the headache way. Get it right, and ROI goes up. Get it wrong, and you're back on the airlines in no time… wasting time. […]

This episode dives into three business basics applied to private aviation for improving value and reducing risk. Learn how to turn these fundamentals into questions that can make owning, operating, and flying on private jets a successful venture vs. a giant headache. And, I'll reveal the number one thing to […]

In this first episode, I discuss the premise of the show and define my unapologetic position on applying proven business principles to private aviation. And, I address the two most important success factors that are unknowingly overlooked by many who own, operate, and fly on private aircraft. I also review key […]