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Carbon Offset Programs for Private Aviation

With Earth day just a few days away, let’s talk about how the private aviation industry is continuing to make strides in its efforts to become more sustainable. Amongst other technological advances and initiatives, two of the biggest trends from aviation are becoming carbon neutral and carbon offsetting. In this blog post, we will take […]

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Eco-Friendly Advancements in Private Aviation

Private aviation has long been seen as an industry that is not particularly eco-friendly. However, recent advancements have shown that private aviation leaders are pushing towards sustainability. Companies such as Gulfstream and Bombardier are leading the way, with innovations such as prioritizing environmental efficiency for new designs and committing research funds to develop green private

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Gulfstream G200 with Mark Rader

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/16343369/height/100/width//thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/1234196/custom-color/e16a2d” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Mark Rader is the Chief Pilot and G200 Captain for Sky Partners Aviation. In this episode, he discusses his experiences flying charter flights on the G200. Hear more about his own personal flight stories and what he thinks of the G200’s performance, its cost

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Bonanza A36TC with Cameron English

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/15964988/height/100/width//thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/1234196/custom-color/e16a2d” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Cameron English, CEO of English Technical Sales, Co. Inc., joins René Banglesdorf and discusses how he flies as a part of his normal business operation which is not aviation related. Hear more about how he flies his Bonanza A36TC to cover his sales territory

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King Air 90 with Ryan Lawson

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/15963926/height/100/width//thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/1234196/custom-color/e16a2d” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Ryan Lawson, a fellow Ohio University alumni, and currently flying an MD-11, domestically and internationally for UPS, chatted with Rene Banglesdorf about his experiences as a military contractor flying the King Air 90 in Afghanistan. [ulp id=’VABdJLsvmw27IMUj’]

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Learjet 55 with Joseph Zerilli

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/14704034/height/100/width//thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/1234196/custom-color/e16a2d” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Joseph Zerilli is currently a captain on the Learjet 35A and Learjet 55 for a Teterboro based air carrier. In this episode, Joe details his experience specifically with the Learjet 55. Hear more about this plane’s performance as well as some of its challenges.

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Citation Mustang with Greg Thomas

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/13539617/height/100/width//thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/1234196/custom-color/e16a2d” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] The Citation Mustang is a solid, powerful aircraft that’s easy to fly with a very reliable platform. It’s a comfortable ride with plenty of legroom for the passengers. It’s strength is its power and its ability to fly above weather. And, its weakness is

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Special Edition: Andrew Allen, Astronaut

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/14187161/height/100/width//thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/1234196/custom-color/e16a2d” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Andrew  “Andy” Allen is a retired American astronaut. A former Marine aviator and lieutenant colonel, he worked as a test pilot before joining NASA in 1987. He flew three Space Shuttle missions before retiring in 1997. Hear Andy’s fascinating stories about his experience as

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Gulfstream IV with Jordan LaMotte

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/13526795/height/100/width//thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/1234196/custom-color/e16a2d” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] The G-IV is a high performing plane with more power than you’ll ever need. It has unbelievable amounts of climbability, with high lift capability, averaging 4000-6000 ft/min. It has a cruise climb of anywhere from 500-2000 ft/min and a 45000 ft ceiling. Hear more

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