I have the opportunity to go into business with my cousin/colleague by buying out a small FAA Part 135 non-scheduled air charter business in Interior Alaska that we are both employed as pilots for. The company has a fuel truck, a Cessna U206F Stationair 6 on wheels, and floats for it are included. There is [...]
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Advice on starting a non-profit organization to operate a small FAA part 135 operation in Alaska?
08-Nov-09well if i had a choice as much as possible i don’t want to go the route of being a flight instructor.
i already have my private and im rated in a cessna 172RG, 172sp(Glasscockpit) and have a complex and high performance endorsement
and lets say i already finish my CPL with Instrument / Multi Rating
and have [...]
It’s not as expensive as a Charter, & not as big as one of our much more known airlines, such as, Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines, ect.
I had heard that they did, Thats ALL that i know though, where does one start to book a flight, check prices, ect., with just this information [...]
Aeronautical Science as in professional pilot; flight training, etc.
Will it make you more eligible for a position in a major airline, rather than working your way up from minor flight jobs? Can you immediately get a position as a captain rather than a first officer/co pilot? I mean, I know you still have to get [...]
What does Part 135 training entail?
08-Nov-09If a charter operator has an in-house training program for a specific aircraft (specifically a pressurized twin like a C-421 or C-414), what types & amount of training are required? Is there a specific amount of ground &/or flight training that must be given?
Has anyone actually ridden in one of these Piaggio Avanti’s? Are they comfortable? would you recommend them for over 500 miles? What is the typical true cost. I know it says $1875/hour, but what if you go on a one hour flight, have the pilot wait 7-10 hours (at your discrestion) and return for one [...]
Concorde in flight at all?
08-Nov-09Does anyone fly the concorde now and is it possible to charter one?
