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The Insiders’ Guide Ep. 19: Beechcraft Premier I with Lynn Martin

Charlie Bravo CEO René Banglesdorf speaks to pilot Lynn Martin about the Beechcraft Premier 1 in part 19 of the Insiders’ Guide. In this interview, we learn about its performance, pilot workload, passenger comfort and much more! About Lynn: Lynn’s interest in aviation began at an early age, when he was introduced to flying through

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The Insiders’ Guide Ep. 19: Beechcraft Premier I with Lynn Martin

Charlie Bravo CEO René Banglesdorf speaks to pilot Lynn Martin about the Beechcraft Premier 1 in part 19 of the Insiders’ Guide. In this interview, we learn about its performance, pilot workload, passenger comfort and much more! About Lynn: Lynn’s interest in aviation began at an early age, when he was introduced to flying through

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Dealing with Engine Programs and LLP Pitfalls

A major factor in determining an aircraft’s value is engine program enrollment, but not all programs are created equally. Manufacturers and third-party providers offer a variety of programs, each of which differs in coverage and cost, and the details impact the value of an aircraft. One obvious differentiator is what’s included in coverage. More robust

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Private Aviation Insiders’ Guide Aircraft Comparison: Gulfstream G550 vs. Bombardier Global 6000

Charlie Bravo Aviation CEO René Banglesdorf and her son, Jake, break down the differences between Gulfstream’s G550 and Bombardier Global 6000. They talk operating costs, fixed costs, maintenance, fuel burn, cruise speed, cabin size, and more. [ulp id=’ksrvpykbSKmvluGu’]

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Private Aviation Insiders’ Guide Aircraft Comparison: Gulfstream G550 vs. Bombardier Global 6000

Charlie Bravo Aviation CEO René Banglesdorf and her son, Jake, break down the differences between Gulfstream’s G550 and Bombardier Global 6000. They talk operating costs, fixed costs, maintenance, fuel burn, cruise speed, cabin size, and more. [ulp id=’ksrvpykbSKmvluGu’]

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The 5 Best Single-Pilot Planes Equipped with Garmin Avionics

Garmin is arguably the most popular provider of avionics systems in general aviation, and their options continue to improve from one year to the next. Some of the most popular single-pilot jets and turboprops are equipped with Garmin flight decks, including the G1000, G3000, and even Embraer’s Prodigy line of avionics systems based on Garmin

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The Insiders’ Guide Ep 18: Gulfstream G650 with Jessie Doros

René Banglesdorf speaks to pilot Jessie Doros about the Gulfstream G650 in part 18 of the Insiders’ Guide. In this interview, we learn about its performance, pilot workload, passenger comfort and much more! About Jessie: Jessie Doros is a Pilot for Qualcomm, flying worldwide in a Gulfstream G650. With a background in both Part 121

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