Wheels Up. New King Air 350 operator
08-02-2013, 07:52 PM
#23
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Originally Posted by Fetzervalve
I would expect Wheels Up to hold special screenings for former Avantair pilots. Why wouldn't they take advantage of that pilot pool? Anyone see a website yet?
Wheels Up
08-03-2013, 03:38 AM
#24
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Hopefully this LOI from the FAA will put to rest this SIC discussion. Check out the third page, third paragraph.
http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/...rpretation.pdf
http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/...rpretation.pdf
08-03-2013, 06:13 AM
#25
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Lavatory ?
If they figured a way to install a real, no kidding, line truck serviceable, "blue water" crapper in the K350---then they may just have something. I know the PlaneSense (PC12) has essentially a campers toilet ( a bag it and toss it --- the FO has to do it ) system. These things can make a big difference to the flying public, and this yet to be fully proven--fractional flying concept. I hope they're successful --Good luck, my fingers are crossed.
08-03-2013, 06:36 AM
#26
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Originally Posted by smugglersblues
If they figured a way to install a real, no kidding, line truck serviceable, "blue water" crapper in the K350---then they may just have something. I know the PlaneSense (PC12) has essentially a campers toilet ( a bag it and toss it --- the FO has to do it ) system. These things can make a big difference to the flying public, and this yet to be fully proven--fractional flying concept. I hope they're successful --Good luck, my fingers are crossed.
(I'll be here all week folks!)
I always wondered why passengers would leave the FBO with perfectly serviceable facilities and the first thing they do when they get in the aircraft? You guessed it!
Especially worrying when you see a large dude hit the lav with a U.S.A. today under his arm!
I agree with you though, its supposed to be luxury travel. Nothing luxurious about peeing in a bag, and you certainly don't want to hit the Taco Bell drive through on the way to the airport!
08-03-2013, 06:50 AM
#27
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Originally Posted by Ultralight
Yea, no sh*it!
(I'll be here all week folks!)
I always wondered why passengers would leave the FBO with perfectly serviceable facilities and the first thing they do when they get in the aircraft? You guessed it!
Especially worrying when you see a large dude hit the lav with a U.S.A. today under his arm!
I agree with you though, its supposed to be luxury travel. Nothing luxurious about peeing in a bag, and you certainly don't want to hit the Taco Bell drive through on the way to the airport!
(I'll be here all week folks!)
I always wondered why passengers would leave the FBO with perfectly serviceable facilities and the first thing they do when they get in the aircraft? You guessed it!
Especially worrying when you see a large dude hit the lav with a U.S.A. today under his arm!
I agree with you though, its supposed to be luxury travel. Nothing luxurious about peeing in a bag, and you certainly don't want to hit the Taco Bell drive through on the way to the airport!
08-03-2013, 07:22 AM
#28
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Originally Posted by EMAW
Happened routinely at Avantair. Although the Piaggio isn't the bag style, it does have the suitcase style and is not externally serviceable. And stay on top of it cause you don't want it filling up.
The glamorous life of a fractional pilot!
08-06-2013, 06:08 AM
#29
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I watched the CNBC video with the CEO.
It is my understanding that they are buying the airplanes outright and then finding members? It sounds to me more like a card club then an actual fractional unless they are selling shares in each aircraft...
It'd be interesting to talk to someone in their flight ops management, if the department exists yet.
It is my understanding that they are buying the airplanes outright and then finding members? It sounds to me more like a card club then an actual fractional unless they are selling shares in each aircraft...
It'd be interesting to talk to someone in their flight ops management, if the department exists yet.
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