Wednesday, April 30, 2008

High Powered Mini Jets


In Star Wars they had the greatest laser guns on the X-Wing Fighters as they attacked the Death Star under the command of Darth Vader, who also had his own escort fighters with laser guns. Wow, exciting indeed. Well today our United States Air Force Research Laboratory has installed high-energy laser in a 747 Jumbo Jet. These high-energy chemical lasers are indeed as deadly as those seen in the Star Wars Movies.
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency has gone one step further in building a smaller unit about the size of a large refrigerator, which can be used in a fighter aircraft or perhaps a helicopter. Now that is too cool. Now then since it is the size of a refrigerator and the modern day fighter plane has virtually no space left, it will have to put either along the top of the fuselage or rid under the wing like a drop tank. Unfortunately if you start loading stuff all over the aircraft you risk losing its stealth capabilities, which is nearly as important to survival as the actual advanced laser weapon you see?


Well there is on cavity in most fighter aircraft that we can use. That is where the pilot is. So let’s ditch the pilot or put these systems in the most advanced Unmanned Aerial Vehicle or better yet let’s do like we did with the A-10, build the aircraft around the weapon and skip the expense of all that cockpit gadgetry as, the pilot is a significant liability at 18G maneuvers, which will be needed to dodge the next generation of Smart SAMs (surface-to-air-missiles). Let’s be thinking here and stay in it to win it, without the cloud of the ego intensifying the fog of war.

Friday, April 11, 2008

Travel With A Private Jet Charter For Business Or Personal Purposes

In today's demanding business and corporate world, air travel is becoming increasingly expensive and annoying. Travelers are keen on finding solutions to meet their travel needs, and are mostly eager for alternative to commercial airline travel. In the world of private jet charters, the solution has been found.
Do you want to be in charge of your own trip? Then taking things in to your own hands via chartering a private jet means you get to determine the exact nature of your travel, while cruising along in the ultimate of comfort and luxury. Once you realize how stressful the travel experience can be, chartering a jet becomes an attractive option. The less hassle, the better and at the end of the day, you deserve the best. Right?
But why not just travel in first class on a commercial flight? Isn't it the same experience? Wrong. Chartering a jet reduces the travel time by nearly half. When flying on a private jet charter, you don't have to wait in long lines when checking in. Private ground transportation can be arranged to take you directly to the plane and pick you up when you arrive. That way, you save money on airport parking costs. What's more, private jet charters often fly to airports that commercial airlines simply don't go to. Which means you can get a lot closer to your final destination than you would on a commercial flight.
Travelers also prefer charter travel because of the high degree of comfort this kind of trip offers. Spacious comfortable seats that you just don't find in normal aircrafts, gourmet meals, bars, and in flight movies are just some of the perks you can expect to find on your next executive jet charter flight. It sure beats those cramped commercial airline flights where you can barely move your legs.
What's more, private chartering can be a cost effective way of traveling, particularly if you are traveling in a group. Up to eighteen passengers can be accommodated on most private jets, and when the cost is split evenly between passengers, the final amount is often significantly less or equal to what you'd spend on a commercial flight.
If you have many stops on your itinerary, a private jet charter can save you on hotel costs. After all, you get to decide on your departure time and you don't have to rely on an airline to tell you when you can and cannot travel.
There are many advantages when choosing to fly with a private jet charter service provider and once you have had a taste, it will be hard to fly with a commercial airline again.

A Private Jet Charter? Are You Serious?

Private charter jets often offer amenities that are not found on public airlines. Although it may sound expensive to charter a private jet, there are many benefits that outweigh the cost. Commercial airlines cannot compare to the benefits of private charter jets, especially if you fly frequently.
Often, after only one private charter flight, passengers are hooked. They decide that private jets are now their preferred mode of transportation. You can locate a private charter jet through local business charters or through a charter broker who is qualified.
Since the price of private charter jets has become more affordable, they have also become more popular. Whether you are booking a private charter jet for business associates, friends or family, there is no better way to commemorate a special occasion.
Generally, commercial airlines have a set number of routes with only one or two connecting cities or countries. Private charter jets have greater flexibility in their routes. If done correctly, private charter jets have the ability to offer less expensive tickets because they operate differently than commercial airlines. Since, when chartering private jets, the entire airplane is booked from the airlines, they are able to offer a discount.
Private charter jets are great for group travel or even for those who want a more private flying encounter. At times, travel firms will incorporate overnight stays at some of the most luxurious hotels. They may also include programs for touring and sightseeing.
Private charter jets are generally more reliable than other ways of getting inexpensive tickets. Often, the closer to the flying date it gets, the cheaper it becomes to book. In order to make their money, the private charter company wants to sell as many tickets as possible. They offer you the ability to fly when and where you want to. All the while, giving you the security and privacy not found on commercial airlines.

Thursday, April 10, 2008

Private Jet Charter Services: All Things Considered

by Adrian Adams

There are some things that need to be kept in mind when looking into chartering a private jet. First, you will need to chose a charter that suites your needs best. When researching a charter jet company, focus on the safety and service of the company. Ask them questions. Ask them what qualities do they have that other companies do not?
There is the chance that private charter jets will cancel the flight if they have not sold enough seats. Additionally, if you travel with a commercial airline and there is any type of problem with the flight, they will try to get you as close as possible to your destination. Unfortunately, private charter jets do not have this capability. Therefore, you could possibly find yourself stuck where you are. Although you will receive a full refund, rearranging your schedule could possibly ruin the entire trip.
Private charter jets have the capability to fly in and out of most airports in the United States. They have access to over 5,000 airports in both the United States and Europe.
When flying with a private charter jet, you will generally lose less time at the airports. Flights are generally quicker and offer a more luxurious flying experience. The cabins are often fancier and more comfortable.
Private charter jets, because they are less crowded and more private, allow the business traveler to conduct business right on the plane while flying to and from his or her destination. Private charters also allow for quick trips for get-togethers with business associates.
With a private charter jet, you can get more one-on-one attention from flight attendants. The flight attendants are trained to wait on small groups. Food on private jets in considerably better than food found on commercial airlines. Charter jet food is more in line with food that would be served at the more prestigious restaurants.
Normally, it only takes one flight on a private jet to be hooked for life. You will quickly decide that flying privately is the only way to fly. With so many benefits with chartering a private jet, you will never want to fly with the commercial airlines again.

Tuesday, April 8, 2008

Private jet Charter-A better option

Traveling in various states or countries has become a frequent need for Business Executives. Under the rapidly increases security issues, worse weather condition most of the flights are getting late. This sort of trend by the commercial flights is giving an opportunity to the Business Executives to look for other better options. While considering the fast travel needs the one easy choice is the Charter a Private Jet.

The Charter prices of the Jets are not what they used to be. The price of Chartering a Jet is constantly on the decline. Now it becomes fairly easy for people to utilize this option more efficiently and effectively.

The level of service that you will receive is far more superior then you could ever imagine in normal commercial flight. Amongst the other benefit you can charter a jet whenever you want and can go wherever you want. With time the competition is increasing a new Jet Chartering companies are emerging in the market which eventually is a sign of relief for the end users.

As with the competition the rental prices will come down and subsequently the level of Customer Service will also increase. The availability and accessibility is almost everywhere. Your are in command.

Chartering a Private Jet is very viable option for the security conscious people. As they could come a little early and as the size of the Private jet is quite small as compared to the large sizes of a commercial plans. Thus securing a Private Jet from any possible danger becomes much easier.

As explained earlier because of so much competition in Chartering Private Jet business many of the companies are offering highly competitive prices and you would be amazed to hear some of there rates. Therefore, when prices is not that bigger of an issue and when you feel that you can't afford the normal commercial flight delay so going for a Private Jet seems a very viable option.

Saturday, April 5, 2008

Guidelines in buying a Private Jet

If you are planning to buy is Private Jet for Personal use of Business there are several consideration to keep in mind before making the final decision. In this article I would be covering those few key elements which can help you make the right and positive judgment. This article will help you realize the true cost and benefit of the purchase of that Private Jet.

Be Specific in definition of your requirements:

You need to be very specific in determining how many hour you or the employees of your company fly each year. The standard is if you fly more then 300 hours per year then you need to consider a Corporate Jet which will be able to effectively full fill your travel requirements. On the contrary if you are flying less then 300 hours per year then you shouldn’t go for Purchasing the Jet. An alternative to this is Partial ownership. You could very easily avoid many of the costs of becoming 100% of a Jet. If the need is not substantial then no need to pay thousands if not millions of extra dollars which could be easily saved.

Other factors need proper consideration too like insurance fees, fuel costs, food, charges of hanger etc. although you can have other companies take care of all that for you. However, that will be against a huge sum of money. Then you need to look into the travel needs in terms of how many people would be flying at the same time. If at any point more then 10 people are going to fly then you should look for Executive Jet with capacity of more then 12 people. The price ranges from $ 6 Million to $ 16 Million.

Once the decision to purchase a Private Jet is finalized then you need to start shopping for various options. No matter how good a company is or how good the offer sounds it never hurts to weigh various options. Once you have located a private Jet that full fills your requirements and needs then you need to get that checked by specialists and negotiate on prices. If you can manage to find a good broker or agent he can help you save quite a lot of money.

Friday, April 4, 2008

Private Jets Charter or Possession

These days Business Managers or Executives know the need and importance of traveling as this is a big part of their busy business life. Traveling to some other part of country could be for attending an important business meeting and closing a crucial deal. Or the reason of traveling could be to move to some other part of world and meet other company heads or decision makers.
You cannot afford to compromise the effectiveness of the meeting on any cost. When the need or the required results are big then cost comes secondary. Thus, at times like this traveling with confidence and trust of excellence come into mind.
For such business or personal usage of high class executives the Private Jet Charter Companies have comprehensive plans. Either you could go for fractional ownership or you could go for Jet Rental.
Now if you go for fractional ownership then the Private Jet will be at your disposal exclusively. Whenever and wherever your requirement is you can take that Jet along with you. However, on the flip side of the coin is the fact that the you would be locked into that one Private Jet, which at times might not full fill your business needs. Usually the lighter Jets are used for shorter trips whereas the heavier Private Jets are used for longer trips. With ownership you might end up saving some money however there are some more drawback of such a deal.
If you are fractional owner of the Air Craft then if there some busy holiday you may not have the Jet available as the other owners might also have the plan to travel during those holidays. However, that does not mean that you are not going to be responsible for the cost of running jets its maintenance. Bearing such costs over time could prove fatal for some.
Chartering Private Jet or Jet Rental on the other hand offers more options in your hands. With a few hours notice you could be on your way towards your travel destination. The availability of the Jet is not on your list of worries. You also have the option to select the Jet of your choice from thousands of different types of Jets.

Thursday, April 3, 2008

Private Jet websites Report

I am working on creating a comprehensive report on the Private Jets websites and the services which they are offering and how much are they taking from you .... What would they be gaining in return.....

So everyone do wait for a few days.... in the mean time I'll keep you guys posted with latest and classic profiles of Private Jets.


God Bless



// Tirmizi

Wednesday, April 2, 2008

Private Jet Profile "1978 PIPER WARRIOR II"




1978 PIPER WARRIOR II (Classic Air Craft Details)





This is a nice aircraft that is a very stable IFR platform and has a very quiet cabin. I fly my family in this plane on weekend trips often. New fuel pump installed 11/07, new lightweight SkyTech starter and new starter relay installed 12/07.Nice, well maintained, IFR Warrior with stormscope Overhauled in 2003 with 4 new millenium cylinders FR certification 6/2006, annual inspection due 11/2008. All ad’s complied with. Aircraft has been well maintained over the last 4 years that I have owned it.




Specs :




Avionics/Radios:Mitchell MX 11 Digital Flip Flop ComNarco 120 ComNarco Nav 122 Glideslope/Localizer Receiver with Three Light Marker BeaconNarco Nav 121 Localizer/VOR ReceiverNarco 140 ADF SystemNarco AT 155R Transponder (new in 2005) with Encoder King KN 64 Digital DMEArNav FMS 5000 Database Loran System3M WX 900 StormscopePiper Autocontrol 3B AutopilotNarco Audio Panel4 place stereo intercom with dual music inputs.Avionics Master SwitchDual push to talk switches.
Additional Equipment:Wingtip Strobe Light SystemElectric TrimWheel FairingsDual BrakesInterior FanGross weight STC to 2440 lbs. Cowl plugs, cabin cover, wing & tail covers, and insulated engine cowl cover included. Towbar. External power cable.
Exterior:Tan with brown and orange stripes. 6/10 has some light hail damage, but is in good shape. Shines up nicely! All tires have been replaced within the past 3 years.
Interior:Beige & brown, 7/10 interior is in good condition. Yokes repainted in 1998 and are in excellent condition.




Tuesday, April 1, 2008

Fractional Fairytales by Jeams Hinaloc

Once upon a time, long, long ago -- in the early 1990s -- the concept of fractional ownership in private aircraft was born, and there was much rejoicing throughout the land. People who never believed they'd be able to afford, or justify, owning a private jet suddenly had the opportunity to purchase partial ownership in one.
"At last," the people thought, "there is an affordable alternative to commercial airlines and private air charter. No longer will I be at the mercy of someone else's set schedules and destinations. I can fly where I want, when I want. No longer will I have to suffer interminable lines, deal with impersonal clerks, or eat indigestible meals. I will have my own private jet at my beck and call!" But, like all fairy tales, there is more myth than truth in this tale. In reality there are few, if any, advantages to fractional ownership over private air charter.
FAIRY TALE:
Fractional ownership is more convenient than private air charter. THE REALITY:
While it may seem that ownership, even partial ownership, of a private plane affords unparalleled convenience, the reality is far different. Whether the issue is a last minute booking, scheduling an intricate itinerary, or making certain that specific accommodations are attended to, private air charter can generally meet or exceed the services offered by a fractional broker. For example, while many fractional companies offer an eight-hour booking to take-off guarantee, Air Royale typically provides you with an aircraft in three hours or less. With over 5,500 private aircraft in our worldwide network, a take off can often be arranged within minutes of picking up the phone. And with Air Royale, you will have unparalleled choice in the type of aircraft you can choose for your flight, from a 8 passenger Lear Jet to a lavish Boeing Business Jet to a commercial airliner. While fractional ownership does permit you the option of flying in a type of aircraft other than the one you partially own, such an option requires complicated conversions of flight hours and often extra operating costs, and, with the limited fleets of most fractional operators, may take extra time to arrange.
FAIRY TALE:
The hourly cost of flying in a fractional aircraft is much lower than private air charter.
THE REALITY:
While the hourly charge of flying your fractional aircraft may seem to be hundreds, or even thousands of dollars lower than private air charter, depending on the class of aircraft, the true story is more complicated. Consider the fees the owner of a fractional must pay: in addition to the purchase of the share in the aircraft (hundreds of thousands to a million dollars or more), there are also monthly maintenance and operating fees (hundreds of thousands of dollars a year), along with insurance (more tens of thousands of dollars). And on top of all that, you will still pay an hourly fee for flight time. In contrast, when you book a flight through Air Royale, all you are paying for is the flight. When you add up all of these costs, Air Royale's hourly rate may be anywhere from one-half to one-third less than the typical fractional aircraft company's total hourly rate for a similar class of aircraft. You should also be aware that the monthly operating expenses charged by fractional companies are generally much higher than their actual costs of maintaining and operating the aircraft. Also, when the fractional company sells the aircraft at the end of the term of your contract, you will only recoup a fraction of your original investment. With Air Royale, there are no hidden fees. You will be quoted the total cost of the flight you've arranged, and that's all there is to it.
FAIRY TALE:
The fractional company's aircraft are all brand new, so they must be better and safer.
THE REALITY:
At Air Royale, we know the importance of safety. We also know there is more to safety than simply the age of an aircraft. All of our network aircraft are rigorously maintained according to FAA standards, and each is equipped with the latest avionics, including GPS and Traffic Collision Avoidance Equipment (TCAS) to ensure your safety. Our aircraft owners embrace independent safety auditors such as Wyvern, Q-Star and Argus. The interiors are tasteful, luxurious and kept immaculately clean for your comfort. The service is lavish and personalized -- everything from the choice of food to the in-flight entertainment is yours for the asking. Each aircraft is also equipped the latest technology for your business and personal convenience, including AirCell telephone equipment for direct dial calls and checking your e-mail.
FAIRY TALE:
Well, at least I own the darn plane!
THE REALITY:
While no one can deny the thrill of ownership, it is simplistic to believe fractional ownership is equivalent of owning your own plane. It would be similar to owning a time-share and believing you own the whole resort. The truth is, while you technically own a share in a particular plane, in effect you have a contract with the fractional company that allows you to use any equivalent aircraft in the company's fleet for a specified number of hours each year. You will rarely, if ever, fly on the plane you partly own. Unlike a plane you actually own, you will have little say over who uses your aircraft, how often it flies, or how far it goes. All of those decisions are in the hands of the fractional company managing the program, which provides the pilots, maintenance, and storage facilities for the plane. May we humbly suggest if you truly desire the pleasure of owning your own plane, then you should own your own plane, not a fraction of one. Otherwise, private air charter is clearly the much more economical and convenient choice. FAIRY TALE:
Okay, so maybe fractional ownership isn't the way to go. But there are other air travel plans, such as charter block membership and air travel debit cards, which seem to offer certain advantages. [Read More]

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