Retiring Captain Charters his own 330
03-04-2024, 10:21 AM
#51
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Originally Posted by Viper25
The experience was never intended to be quantified by layover length or price tag. The memories were priceless. The experience is what matters. Experience over objects.
And I’m saying that as a guy who would not do what he did.
And I’m saying that as a guy who would not do what he did.
03-04-2024, 12:36 PM
#52
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Originally Posted by Vsop
I get why he did it and it is absolutely a great story. If I had an 8 figure or better bank account, I could see it.
03-04-2024, 09:09 PM
#53
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Originally Posted by 180ToAJ
That sounds incredible. I don’t always agree with you, but I 100% hope this happens for you and your family. Chartering a plane is really cool and I’m happy for that guy, but it’s not my style. A small bistro in Paris with my family and final crew enjoying a meal with some great wine sounds perfect. I genuinely hope this happens for you. Exactly like both of us picture it. I hope it happens for me a few years later.
03-06-2024, 12:36 PM
#54
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Originally Posted by m3113n1a1
Yeah.. I'd rather charter a Gulfstream and pop champagne in the cabin on my way to a relaxing vacation somewhere.
03-06-2024, 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by hockeypilot44
Funny. I was thinking I’d rather charter my own crewed yacht for a week.
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