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Cosmic Quest Space tourism is on the horizon // 74
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THE ART OF THOMAS ARVID
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our mission
DIRECTOR OF MARKETING Jordan Maddex CONTRIBUTING WRITER Sarah Schreiter Harvey
Thanks to the vision a few entrepreneurs have for taking private aviation to new heights, and the hundreds of millions of dollars their companies are pouring into these new ventures, space tourism will soon become a reality. This push by private companies today to conquer the new frontier of personal space travel is awesome. Yes, "awesome" is the only word to describe what we're on the cusp of experiencing. While it’d be thrilling for us to be part of this personal space race (Jet Linx Galactic does have a great ring to it!), our focus remains on the countless opportunities we have right here on earth to provide a private jet service and experience unparalleled in this universe. While our mission may sound simple in comparison to commercial space travel, the plan we have and the goals we’ve set are equal in ambition to those companies now reaching for the stars. Our mission here on earth, specifically in 14 U.S. locations today (and growing), is to personally serve and exceed the expectations of our local clients on each and every flight. Our drive to exceed the needs of our clients, no matter how lofty the request, pushes us daily to improve as an organization. Through the successful, local delivery of our industry-leading programs, our team experiences a feeling of satisfaction equal in comparison to sending space travelers to the moon – we truly love what we do. Although our business plan today does not include space tourism, I wouldn’t put it past our team to try to reach for those same stars someday. But in the meantime, we’ll continue with our mission here on earth – to personally serve you. Sincerely,
Jamie Walker President & CEO, Jet Linx Aviation
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TUTU REDUX Bob is back! Jet Linx is proud to unveil our second year of partnership with The Tutu Project this October.
58
NAADAM Honoring herding heritage with Naadam Cashmere Co-Founder and CEO Matt Scanlan.
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ART BASEL Explore the cities that connect premier art galleries and their patrons in the art world.
16
FLEET POWER Jet Linx provides the best value to our aircraft owners by utilizing the strength of our full fleet.
22
GIVING WINGS TO THE MOTOR CITY The Motor City has earned its wings – and Jet Linx Detroit is ready to help the area take flight.
30
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A TRIP Peek behind the curtain in the world of flight operations and learn what it takes to keep our clients flying.
38
BEYOND THE BOTTLE Explore the minds behind Wine.com, and see how their services can help you find your next favorite bottle.
94
THE ART OF ARVID Jet Linx Atlanta brought the art of Thomas Arvid together with the wines of Silver Oak for an elegant August event.
44
FLIGHTSAFETY Celebrate 65 years of training excellence with Jet Linx training partner FlightSafety.
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THE NEXT GENERATION Learn the meaning behind the new FAA NextGen initiatives, and take a look at the latest private jets built to meet them.
74 THE RACE TO SPACE Space tourism is on the horizon. Meet the players of the past, present and future. 90 WHAT'S NEW WITH NOULLI Want to share the ride? Check out Noulli, a Jet Linx sister-company.
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survey says! Our clients say it best! Presenting our 2016 Client Satisfaction Survey results of over 1,100 Jet Card clients and 75 Aircraft Owners. OVERALL
96%
JET CARD
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CLIENT FEEDBACK
J E T CA RD “Great company and I enjoy flying with you. People are great from the pilots, the ground personnel to the execs.”
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100% OF AIRCRAFT OWNERS SURVEYED SAID THEIR FLIGHT CREW & LOCAL TEAM WAS ALWAYS HELPFUL, COURTEOUS & FRIENDLY
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HONG KONG
Since 1970, Art Basel’s goal has been to connect the world's premier galleries and their patrons, while serving as a meeting point for the international art world.
MIAMI
BASEL
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THE SCENE & CITIES BEHIND ART
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One of the most famous names in contemporary art, Art Basel offers a unique chance for visitors to explore work from emerging and well-known artists. Founded in 1970 by Basel art gallerists Ernst Beyeler, Trudi Bruckner, and Balz Hilt, the show has exploded from 16,300 visitors at the first Art Basel in 1970 to over 200,000 visitors at three worldwide Art Basel events today.
UPCOMING SHOWS
In addition to its three events, Art Basel works
Artists accepted into the Discoveries sector at
to expand access to art and opportunities for
the Hong Kong show and the Positions sector
artists across the globe. Its Art Basel Cities
in Miami Beach are eligible to win the BMW Art
miami
initiative works to support selected partner
Journey award.
December 1 – 4, 2016
intellectually rigorous bespoke programs, and
“Art Basel stands out because it brings
h o ng ko ng
will bring projects and content back to the Art
together the most respected galleries from
Basel shows. Affiliating with Kickstarter led
around the world. The seriousness of the fair
Art Basel to create its Crowdfunding initiative,
means that galleries bring their best artworks –
presenting jury-selected art projects to a
collectors, curators, and the press know this –
massive group of potential benefactors: the
which results in a fair of remarkable quality,”
Kickstarter community has pledged over $2.3
said Photi Giovanis, owner of Callicoon
billion to creative projects. A partnership with
Fine Arts, one of the over 250 galleries to
BMW formed BMW Art Journey, enabling a
participate in Art Basel Miami Beach. Read on
winning artist to go on a journey of creative
to explore each of Art Basel’s unique shows.
cities to create and develop vibrant and March 23 – 25, 2017 basel
June 15 – 18, 2017 art b a s e l . c o m
discovery almost anywhere in the world.
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The seriousness of the fair means that galleries bring their best artworks – collectors, curators, and the press know this – which results in a fair of remarkable quality. photi giovanis, owner, callicoon fine arts
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FLEET POWER
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Owning an aircraft can be a huge benefit, whether personally or for your business: you are able to select an aircraft that best fits your needs, from the range capability to the cabin layout, and the availability can’t be beat. When you start to explore the ownership costs of your aircraft, there are several factors to consider: aircraft management with Jet Linx can help offset the cost of your airplane, and we may connect you with a tax advisor to make sure you get expert advice in that regard. Beyond those benefits, Jet Linx works behind the scenes to provide the best value to aircraft owners, leveraging the full fleet of managed aircraft (over 78 to date!) and utilizing our in-house specialists to negotiate meaningful discounts. Explore how Jet Linx can add value to your ownership experience in:
• Fuel
• Insurance
• Training
• Parts & Maintenance
Photos by Lee Whitefoot, Jet LInx. St. Louis
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fleet power
Photos by Jacqueline Cesar, Jet Linx Scottsdale & Lauren Thompson, Jet Linx Denver.
possible rates they can. Our underwriter is Global Aerospace, and they are a phenomenal underwriter,” he said. “They have really gone to bat for us to get us the best possible premiums for us at the best possible coverage.” Additionally, Silverstone works on Jet Linx’s behalf as a risk mitigation team, something most other operators don’t have access to. “When we have a claim, they are the ones coordinating the claim for us,” he continued. “They are basically working as our team of risk mitigation specialists or insurance specialists on our behalf.” // FUEL Fuel is one of the most visible costs of operating an
Vidlak advised that aircraft owners searching for
aircraft – but the Jet Linx team can help lighten that
insurance coverage need to be wary of the fine print
load. Based on our fleet size, Jet Linx has secured
when comparing plans. “One thing that we see in our
volume discounts at many FBOs and with some
industry is aircraft owners coming back to us and
third-party contract fuel vendors to find lower rates
saying, ‘I can get the same hull coverage with the
where possible. Low fuel rates are always available
same liability limits you’re quoting me for $5,000
at Jet Linx Bases nationwide, with rates significantly
less.’ Well, when you start reading the fine print, the
discounted over the rates offered to transient aircraft.
coverage isn’t even close,” he explained. “You have to really compare apples to apples.”
// INSURANCE Once you’ve purchased your aircraft, one of the
As an additional benefit, Jet Linx clients pay only
most important arrangements to make is for your
the actual price of their insurance plan: there is
insurance coverage. Jay Vidlak, Jet Linx Aviation
no markup to the aircraft owner. “Our insurance
Executive Vice President, works with our preferred
is a direct pass through,” Vidlak noted. “So all
underwriter and broker. “We’ve had a relationship
negotiations that we do on the insurance side of
with Silverstone as our broker for numerous years,
things are all on the behalf of our aircraft owners: we
and they’ve worked with us to get us the best
do not make a dime on the insurance.”
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All negotiations that we do on the insurance side of things are all on the behalf of our aircraft owners: we do not make a dime on the insurance. jay vidlak, executive vice president, jet linx aviation
// TRAINING Every Jet Linx pilot completes an initial training when hired, and a recurrent training every year. Captains have a six-month instrument competency check as well. With the amount of training required, it is important to note that Jet Linx has negotiated for the best training rates with our partner FlightSafety. “We get more training dollars per hour than you can get anywhere everywhere else,” said Mike Kopp, Jet Linx Aviation Director of Operations. “A lot of operators will go with two simulator training sessions and a check ride, but we do three simulator training sessions and a check ride without any additional cost.” PICs also complete four hours of ground school and a practice simulator session before a check ride, at no cost above just the check ride. “That is additional training at no extra cost, that
STRENGTH IN NUMBERS
78
aircraft in fleet
3
rd
largest managed fleet in the country
otherwise wouldn’t be required,” he said. Jet Linx is able to select a training plan that is most cost effective for each pilot, whether they are a PIC, a Second in Command (SIC), or if they fly multiple aircraft types. Training costs are negotiated on every level, including volume discounts based on the types of aircraft in the Jet Linx fleet. “For example, we have a lot of Beechjets,” said Jes Wingad, Jet Linx Aviation Training Manager. “So
$92k
average annual fuel savings
we have the ability to really negotiate a good training rate with Flight Safety, especially with the number of training events and the number of pilots going through it, so we can certainly benefit our owners with a price reduction in that particular aircraft.” Additionally, we receive certain advantages when scheduling training, including being able to book training farther in advance and being able to reserve space in classes before naming the specific pilot in the class – a definite plus when adding new aircraft to the Jet Linx fleet. “With
20%
average annual maintenance savings
new hire pilots, we have the availability to work the schedule so that it’s not only best for the pilot but best for the owner,” Wingad continued. “We can forecast what training slots we have available and the pilot won’t be sitting around for weeks at a time to get into a training class.” >>
learn more at jetlinx.com
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// PARTS & MAINTENANCE
warranty programs are another big-ticket item
Aircraft maintenance – and replacement parts – are
discounted for clients, and the program itself is
an unavoidable part of aircraft ownership. Luckily,
already a savings. “We’ve found these programs
the team at Jet Linx can leverage their time in the
to be very successful and they pay for themselves
industry and a network of reliable partners for
within the first few months of aircraft ownership,”
our aircraft owners’ advantage. “Our experienced
Boatwright continued.
parts staff has over 33 years combined experience,” said Dick Goeken, Jet Linx Aviation Parts Manager.
While Jet Linx has trained aircraft mechanics on staff,
The team uses a parts locator service to help
certain maintenance events may be outsourced if
obtain parts at a “tremendous discount,” added
they require extensive manpower or costly tools. The
Tony Boatwright, Jet Linx Aviation Director of
team also works to reduce the cost of outsourced
Maintenance. “Sometimes as much as 50% off, which
maintenance with trusted vendors. “We receive fleet
can be hundreds of thousands of dollars off regular
discounts on most large maintenance events from
retail.” Jet Linx clients don’t pay markup on any parts
such vendors as Duncan Aviation, Technicair, and
sourced by Jet Linx: the savings created by the parts
West Star Aviation,” Goeken said. Occasionally, a
staff and the locator service are passed on directly to
maintenance provider will offer special discounts and
aircraft owners.
kickbacks to Jet Linx clients. “One company used to give a $20,000 kickback on certain inspections, and
Boatwright warns against the appeal of a parts
the kickback went back to the owner of the aircraft
warranty program from an aircraft manufacturer, as
100%,” Boatwright recalled. The dollar amount was
those programs don’t offer the same cost savings.
removed from the contract, as the number can
“They’re a ‘use it or lose it’ program, so if you pay
sometimes be negotiated for a further incentive. “It’s
for $100,000 a year and use $50,000 worth of
worked out really well, if an owner took their airplane
parts, you’re going to lose $50,000 – and if you
in there and had two engines done, they can use the
go over, you’re paying the difference,” he advised.
money back toward another inspection while they’re
Additionally, Jet Linx receives parts discounts
down or get upgrades to the avionics or things like
from several vendors (including Aviall, Bombardier,
that,” he said.
Dassault, and Textron) due to fleet size. Avionics
visit the online aircraft marketplace
JetLinx.com/marketplace
Photo by Luke Orr, Jet Linx Indianapolis.
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The Motor City has earned its wings – and Jet Linx Detroit is ready to help the area take flight.
g i v i n g w i n g s to t h e m oto r c i t y
From its roots as a fur trading post to the fourth-largest American city in the mid-20th century, Detroit’s history has had its share of ups and downs.
The city was founded in 1701 as Fort
1901. The Henry Ford Co. was founded in
Pontchartrain du Detroité by Antoine de
1901, but Ford left his company – which
la Mothe Cadillac, and the French held it
would become the Cadillac Motor Co. – in
until it lost the area to the British in 1760.
1902. He began the Ford Motor Co. in
The United States captured Detroit in 1796.
1903, and its initial investors included John
In 1802, 20 acres of land were chartered
and Horace Dodge, brothers who start
as Detroit. The area was incorporated as
manufacturing Dodge cars in 1915. Ford
a city of Michigan territory in 1806 (only
soon moved his company’s operations to
to be unincorporated and reincorporated
the suburb of Dearborn – the company
again, for good in 1815. At that time, the
hasn’t actually built a car in Detroit since
city had a population of about 850). In
1910. General Motors was founded in Flint,
1827, Detroit chose its (ominous) city
Mich., as a holding company for Buick in
motto: Speramus Meliora; Resurget
1908. Today, it’s the only one of the major
Cineribus (We hope for better days; it shall
U.S. auto manufacturers to actually have
rise from the ashes).
its headquarters in Detroit proper.
Detroit began its long history with
Walter Chrysler started Chrysler Corp. in
automobiles on June 4, 1896, when Henry
1925. The company is now headquartered
Ford test drove his first automobile on
in Detroit suburb Auburn Hills. In 1958,
the city’s streets. Ford established his
Packard Motor Car Co.’s factory (of
first car company, the Detroit Automobile
some 3,500,000-square-feet) closed –
Company, in 1898 – but the company
the building still stands, and serves as a
only produced two cars before failing in
symbol of the city’s long, slow decline. >>
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Sights and sounds around town. OPPOSITE PAGE. LEFT: A rainbow forms over the dancing waters of the Detroit Riverwalk. RIGHT: Ford Field located in Detroit, Michigan. Ford Field is an indoor American football stadium and home to the Detroit Lions of the NFL. THIS PAGE: The Spirit of Detroit sculpture, created by artist Marshall Fredericks, stands in downtown Detroit, Michigan.
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DET R OIT THROUGH THE Y E ARS
>> Detroit’s other famous export – music – came into play in 1959, when Motown Records was founded by Berry Gordy, with its headquarters in a residential home named “Hitsville USA.” The label’s artists included The Supremes, The Temptations, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, and The Jackson 5. The label was credited with a role in the racial integration of crossover music, and the label’s name eventually became
1701 CITY WAS FOUNDED AS FORT PONTCHARTRAIN DU DETROITÉ
synonymous with its signature sound: soul music with a pop influence. The label still lives on as part of Capitol Music Group. The city saw one of the deadliest and most destructive riots in
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the history of the United States in 1969, when the police raid of an unlicensed, after-hours bar began the Twelfth Street Riot. Michigan Army National Guard and Army airborne infantry were sent in (by Governor George W. Romney and President Lyndon B. Johnson, respectively) to help end the disturbance. When the
1903 – 1925 GOLDEN AGE OF AUTOS WITH FOUNDING OF FORD MOTOR CO., GENERAL MOTORS & CHRYSLER CORP.
riot ended, 43 were dead and 1,189 injured, with over 7,200 arrests and over 2,000 buildings destroyed. The 1973 oil embargo sent oil prices climbing – almost quadrupling – as supply dwindled. As the country dealt with gasoline rations and the government encouraged limitations on other power used, foreign cars – most
1959 MOTOWN RECORDS IS FOUNDED BY BERRY GORDY
of them smaller and more fuel-efficient than their American counterparts – gained foothold in the auto market. Detroit’s first black mayor, Coleman Young, was elected in 1974
1969 TWELFTH STREET RIOT
and served until 1993. Nearing the end of his term, in July 1992, Moody’s cut the city of Detroit’s credit rating to junk status. After Dennis Archer was elected mayor in 1994, the city’s credit rating rose again, only to slide downward under Mayor Kwame
1973 OIL EMBARGO ALMOST QUADRUPLES OIL PRICES
1992 CITY OF DETROIT’S CREDIT RATING CUT TO JUNK STATUS
2011 CENSUS BUREAU REPORTS THAT DETROIT’S POPULATION HAD FALLEN 25%
2013 CITY OF DETROIT FILED THE LARGEST MUNICIPAL BANKRUPTCY IN U.S. HISTORY
2014 DETROIT EXITS BANKRUPTCY WITH A WAVE OF SUPPORTERS INVESTING IN ITS FUTURE
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Kilpatrick. Kilpatrick would plead guilty to obstruction of
did not recommend an emergency manager. In April, a
justice charges related to assaulting and obstructing a police
consent agreement giving the state more oversight while
officer and leave office in 2008.
allowing Detroit to avoid a state takeover was approved by the review team and voted in by the Detroit City Council. Mayor
As the effects of the Great Recession – including rising
Bing warned in June that the city could run out of cash, which
fuel prices – lead consumers to choose smaller, more fuel-
led to Detroit’s credit ratings cut further into junk: in July, Bing
efficient foreign cars over gas-guzzling SUVs, auto sales
imposed 10 percent pay cuts on workers. The city and the
declined. President George W. Bush approved $17.4 billion in
state went back and forth, with further audits completed, until
emergency bailout funds to General Motors and Chrysler, with
the review team announced on February 19, 2013 that Detroit
Ford securing its own line of credit. In 2009, Chrysler and GM
was in “operational dysfunction.” Governor Snyder appointed
declared bankruptcy. The Obama administration provided
lawyer Kevyn Orr as Detroit’s emergency financial manager,
financing and guided the companies through expedited
with an annual salary of $275,000, on March 25, 2013.
bankruptcy proceedings. Orr’s initial report on the city’s finances, released May 13, In March 2011, the U.S. Census bureau reported that Detroit’s
2013, called the city “clearly insolvent” and showed a $162
population had taken a 25 percent fall from its 2000 count:
million cash shortfall. By June, Orr said Detroit would stop
down to 713,777. The drop threatened key tax revenue sources:
making payments on some of its $18.5 million in debt, putting
Detroit’s finances were based on a minimum population of
the city into technical default. The city’s credit rating was
750,000 people. A new law allowing the state to intervene in
downgraded again – and on July 18, 2013, the city of Detroit
financially troubled local governments took effect. Dave Bing,
filed the largest municipal bankruptcy in U.S. history. Mike
Detroit mayor since 2009, warned of a projected cash shortfall
Duggan was elected Mayor of Detroit later that year.
of about $150 million by the end of March 2012.
Detroit exited bankruptcy in December 2014, and since then the city has made efforts to improve services. The auto
Michigan began a preliminary review of the city’s finances
industry is doing better (on track for a second year of record
in December 2011, with Michigan Treasurer Andy Dillon
sales), downtown Detroit is an increase in investment, and
announcing later in the month that the state would undertake
the (underpaid) police force even received raises in 2015.
a formal review of Detroit’s finances. Detroit’s credit ratings
Not all see clear skies ahead for the city, as some say not all
were downgraded to junk on March 20, 2012. The review team
neighborhoods are experiencing the same boom – but the
announced six days later that Detroit was in a severe crisis, but
city’s supporters are investing in its future. >>
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Jet Linx Detroit is ready to help the Motor City soar on its continued path to revitalization.
>> John Scicluna, an industry veteran and
clients like to go to their vacation homes
longtime Detroit-area resident, has joined
for several weeks at a time, and this solves
Jet Linx Detroit as Base President. “I’ve
the dilemma of one-way trips with a round
been helping companies and individuals
trip and one-way pricing.” Traditional
with private jet solutions for nearly the last
charter services don’t offer one-way
decade,” he said. Scicluna has experience
pricing, instead charging the client for
as an aircraft broker, buying and selling
the second leg of the journey whether or
corporate aircraft, so he’s ready to help
not the aircraft was occupied. “The ability
provide private jet solutions with the
of Jet Linx to leverage our national fleet
signature Jet Linx level of service from
allows us to offer this pricing for our Jet
Oakland County International Airport.
Card clients. That hasn’t been the case in the market in the past,” Scicluna said.
Scicluna sees Jet Linx as able to fit the
John Scicluna.
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Detroit market’s unique private jet needs.
In addition to personal travelers searching
“The market has always had a high demand
for private jet solutions, Scicluna sees
for what I’d call ‘on-demand one-way
jets as a way for businesses to maximize
trips,” Scicluna noted. He described a
efficiencies. “I think that Jet Linx will
typical example as someone who lives
be an excellent option for businesses in
in Detroit but winters in Florida, flying
the southeast Michigan marketplace,” he
back and forth at the beginning and end
explained. “Many businesses with multiple
of the season but also flying home for
locations will see Jet Linx as an excellent
the holidays. “It’s not a typical charter
option compared to commercial travel.”
customer,” he continued, “but a perfect fit
Flying directly with Jet Linx allows clients
for our Jet Card program. Typically, our
to time their flights more efficiently, as
We offer a new, fresh approach that makes financial sense – it’s worth taking a look. john scicluna, base president, jet linx detroit
they don’t have to sit around a terminal waiting
commercial options in the past, he sees Jet Linx as
for a commercial flight – and Jet Linx’s guaranteed
the light at the end of the tunnel for business travelers
availability helps them know that their flight won’t be
frustrated with the distress that can be caused by
cancelled at the eleventh hour.
commercial travel. “The wear and tear, emotionally and physically, isn’t worth it,” he said.
Jet Linx can also access over 5,000 airports in the United States, so clients can often choose to fly to a
Scicluna cited upticks in Detroit’s market as reasons
smaller airport closer to their final destination, reducing
why he’s bullish on the area. “The auto industry has
ground transportation times, and the reduction in wait
come roaring back, and with it the base of automotive
times also means it’s easier to visit multiple locations
suppliers,” he said. In July, the U.S. auto industry was
in one day. “Instead of a four-day trip to visit three
reported to be on pace for a second consecutive
locations, with travel each day and staying in a different
year of record sales, and other sectors are seeing
hotel each night, you’re able to visit those locations
improvements locally. Overall, Scicluna predicts that
in one day and then sleep in your own bed,” Scicluna
Jet Linx has a bright future in his hometown. “We offer
smiled. “It offers a time savings, as well as an increase
a new, fresh approach that makes financial sense – and
in your team’s quality of life, when you are able to
it’s worth taking a look,” he said.
provide that for your business’s leadership.” Scicluna speaks from experience: having had to frequently utilize
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A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A
By the time you hop onto your aircraft, drink in hand and ready to settle in for your flight, you might stop to think about your dedicated, local team that helped prepare for your trip. They provided the quote and made sure the terminal and the jet itself were ready – but do you ever wonder what else happens behind the scenes? Let us introduce you to the world of flight operations.
TRIP Pre-Trip
pre-trip processes for those flights, including planning
Each department works together like so many moving
any needed maintenance events, crew scheduling, or
parts in a Rube Goldberg machine: before a trip
wholesale trips.
can be planned, detailed planning goes on behind the scenes in the Client Services, Charter, and Crew
“Our internal Charter team acts as the Client Services
Coordination departments. These processes take place
team for wholesale clients,” said Erin Donnelly, Director
simultaneously, and all flow together to make each trip
of Fleet Optimization & Operator Relations. While Jet
a reality. “Prior to a trip taking place, Client Services
Linx does not offer retail charter flights to end users,
quotes pricing for trips to Jet Linx Jet Card clients, and
this team markets availability and takes incoming
trial members,” said Missy Kemp, Client Services and
requests from the wholesale market. These flights create
Training Manager. Each trip is quoted based on a generic
revenue for aircraft owners to offset the cost of aircraft
aircraft size category: Light, Mid, Super-Mid, or Heavy.
ownership. One difference is that the charter team
“Additionally, each Client Services department receives
generates quotes for the exact aircraft, not just the size
aircraft owners’ trip schedules.” When the owners’
category. “A charter request is usually more along the
trips are scheduled, other departments begin their
lines of, ‘I need a Hawker 800XP in this location,’” >>
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One of the benefits of a Jet Card is that you have that guarantee. If you want to leave at 10 a.m., you can do that.
Scheduled Trip
missy kemp, client services
schedules the member trip into a generic aircraft on the
manager, jet linx aviation
& training
When a trip is scheduled – whether for a Jet Linx aircraft owner, a Jet Card client, or a wholesale charter customer – a series of events is set into place to ensure that every flight operates at the highest level. “When a Jet Linx client schedules a trip, Client Services operations board, depending on size,” Kemp explained. The generic aircraft in FOS are divided by size (Light, Mid, Super Mid, or Heavy) and contain trip information and preferences. The Client Services teams assigns FBOs (or Fixed Base Operators) and adds passenger names,
>> Donnelly explained. This team relies heavily on the
catering requests, and ground transportation needs.
scheduling board in the flight operations system, or
When an aircraft owner schedules a trip, a similar process
FOS. Everything related to an aircraft’s schedule is
kicks off – but the trip is scheduled in the actual aircraft in
stored in FOS, from planned flights to maintenance
FOS instead of a generic profile. “We also add notes in an
events and crew availability.
area called special handling, which are any special needs for the trip: if there will be a dog on board, the purpose of
“Crew days off are approved and posted to the
the trip, if there will be a lap child on board, or something
schedule board by the 20th day of the previous
trip-specific that the other departments will need to be
month,” said Josh Carstensen, Crew Coordination
aware of,” she continued. Ideally, a firm departure time will
Manager. Since pilots aren’t on a regular Monday
be set, but a trip can be scheduled with a more general
through Friday schedule, their days out of the office
note of ‘morning’ or ‘8 am to 10 am,’ for example. Jet Card
require a little more planning upfront. For days off
clients are guaranteed aircraft availability 24/7/365, and
in August, for example, crewmembers must make
as such they are able to set firm departure dates and
the request by the 15th of July, and they’re then
times. “One of the benefits of a Jet Card is that you have
posted and approved by the 20th of July for planning
that guarantee,” Kemp noted. “If you want to leave at 10
purposes. Aircraft with two and three person crews
a.m., you can do that. We may have a little more flexibility
have their own scheduling systems, and notations
in scheduling with an aircraft owner.” Aircraft owners
follow in the scheduling board. “For three-person
make their aircraft available to Jet Card clients, and as
crews, we’ll notate who is on duty each day and
such usually allow some flexibility in flight times to make
highlighting any crew swap days,” Carstensen said.
sure the Jet Card trips are accommodated.
“That’s important, because if we have a three-day trip that’s over a crew swap day where one crewmember is
Once Client Services has recorded the trip in FOS, Flight
going off-duty and the other is coming on, that helps
Coordination and Fleet Optimization begin working on
the Charter and Fleet Optimization departments know
the trip. “Flight Coordination will check the new trip
what they can schedule that aircraft for. Proper notice
checklist items required, and Fleet Optimization will
helps everyone plan more effectively.”
begin to look at aircraft options to complete the trip, looking at both in-fleet and off-fleet options,” Kemp said. “On average, a tail number is assigned three to five days out from the trip. We try to average five days out whenever possible.” If the trip is booked within a week of the departure, Crew Coordination works on assigning crew immediately, while Client Services checks the
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operations board to see if there is anything
follow the same checklist items for every
that will need further research, whether crew
trip,” said Meric Reese, Flight Coordination
days off or a scheduled maintenance event.
Manager. “We look at permits, reservations, runway requirements, curfews, FBOs
Wholesale Charter trips operate in a similar
and capabilities, NOTAMs and anything
fashion to client and owner trips, with a
affecting the trip, aircraft performance –
few key differences. A specific aircraft
although that can be difficult with member
is booked when the trip is booked, the
trips when we don’t know what aircraft is
way owner trips are booked. “When we
booked yet.” The team reviews crew duty
receive a signed contract or quote, each
times and advises Client Services and
quote has a list of rules or policies to
Charter of maximum crew duty time trips.
follow,” Donnelly said. “And because we
For international trips, the team also
are booking specific aircraft, some aircraft
verifies operations to the country and
require owner release and some require
checks for handling, customs, and any
the Base be notified when the trip is
needed permits.
booked.” At times, a Base may choose to decline a wholesale trip: for example, if
A flight risk assessment is completed,
they’ve received an influx in requests for
including a review of risk levels and
Midsize aircraft and the trip is for the last
operational issues, and the team finds
Mid available at that time, or if they are
solutions to mitigate the factors. “We
waiting for the owner to schedule a trip at
review any of these action items with
that time.
the Fleet Optimization, Client Services, or Charter teams so alternate plans can
When the trip is scheduled, the Charter
be put into place prior to the trip and we
team puts as much detail in the trip
provide the best service level we possibly
as possible – and when requested, will
can,” he explained. “For example, if we
arrange ground transportation for the
schedule a flight into Aspen at night when
wholesale clients. At that point, the Flight
it is a day-only airport, we would be able
Coordination department performs the
to go back to the customer and adjust
same new trip checklist as for Jet Card
those times the best we can.” >>
clients and aircraft owners, and the team starts looking for a crew to fly the trip. “At time of booking, Charter is working with Crew Coordination to make sure we’ve got a qualified flight crew,” Donnelly explained. Just as Jet Linx requires any off-fleet vendors to meet our safety requirements, others want to ensure that our pilots meet their standards. “We want to make sure that we’ve got the appropriate crew available.” The Operations Outlook team in Flight Coordination starts reviewing the trip
The world of Flight Operations. TOP: Jet Linx Senior Client Services Specialist Carla White often sits with the team members in Flight Coordination or Charter to ensure optimal communication among the teams. The Client Services team at the National Operations Center works to train local Base teams and provide operational support from a national level. CENTER: The Jet Linx National Operations Center, where our Flight Operations department works to support Jet Card client and owners trips for 14 Bases nationwide. BOTTOM: Cole Fraber, a Jet Linx Charter Sales Specialist, works on the team responsible for helping sell excess lift. The charter department works exclusively with wholesale partners, as Jet Linx reserves use of its fleet first and foremost for aircraft owners and Jet Card clients.
when it’s scheduled – whether it takes place in two months or in two hours. “We
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DAYS
HOURS
HOURS
FRO M START TO FINIS H Ensuring safe and efficient flight operations is an expectation for every Jet Linx trip. How does our team do it? Through expert teamwork and clear steps for each part of the process between time of scheduling and the day of the trip. Check out these milestones along the way.
SEVEN DAYS PRIOR TO THE TRIP
24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE TRIP
• Crew Coordination assigns the crew, considering crew qualifications, rest, and duty time • Flight Coordination reviews the flight – the same checklist as when the trip was booked – Usually covering general information – Jet Card client trips may have tentative departure time – Jet Card client trips may not have a specific aircraft assigned yet
• Flight Coordination reviews the flight – Specific weather information is available – Pilot crew duty time from the day prior to the trip is reviewed to ensure proper duty time & rest requirements – “Ops review,” including master summary of any potential for changing details, is sent to internal teams • Fleet Optimization works through details with off-fleet partners • Client Services reviews flight information with Jet Card clients and aircraft owners • Maintenance teams approve the airworthiness for each trip • Pilots officially accept the trip after receiving a flight brief • Flight Coordination and crew review outstanding operational questions, like weather, runway limitations, or NOTAMs (Notice to All Airmen, with timely information for the flight) • Passenger count or airport changes require a new crew brief from Flight Coordination
72 HOURS PRIOR TO THE TRIP • Flight Coordination reviews the flight – with more detailed information: an aircraft is usually assigned at this point, and long-range weather forecasts are available
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The Day of the Trip
departed within 15 minutes of
On the day of the trip, Flight Coordination completes
the planned departure time, re-
one final checklist, verifying that nothing has changed:
releasing any flights delayed over
weather, crew duty times, and NOTAMs are all included.
60 minutes, and monitoring the
“We re-review the flight risk assessment and acknowledge
aircraft in flight. “If we’re set to
it, as do the crew,” Reese said. The crew is required to
leave by 9 o’clock and we haven’t
report to the departure airport 90 minutes prior to the
left by 9:15, we’re going to call
scheduled departure, or 60 minutes for empty legs or
the crew to find out what’s going
on duty days over 12 hours. “The expectation on live legs
on: are the passengers late or is
with a 90-minute show is for crewmembers to be ready
there a problem with the aircraft,”
to depart 30 minutes prior to scheduled departure,”
Reese said. At that point, Flight
Carstensen explained. “This timeframe allows for preflight
Following will let Charter or Client
inspections, fueling and final flight plans or clearance
Services know of any issues or
preparations and any cabin or catering items required are
changes to plans. “If the delay is
also handled during that time.”
over 60 minutes for a departure time, it usually means that Flight
At one hour prior to the scheduled departure time,
Coordination has to re-release our
the crew reports into Flight Following that both pilots
flight, which means all of our day-
are on site and ready to go. “Any and all flight details
of and flight restriction checklists
are reviewed with Flight Following and confirmed:
have to be redone.” Once the
this includes that the catering requested is on board,
flight takes off, the team tracks
alternate plans – if you have a runway performance issue
the aircraft’s progress throughout
and it wasn’t resolved until that day, things like that are
the flight. “We monitor it from
discussed at that time,” Carstensen said.
wheels up to wheels down to make sure the aircraft is going to
Flight Following takes over once all reviews are
the correct place. Any deviations –
complete. One of Flight Coordination’s duties, team
caused by anything from weather
members are dedicated to Flight Following each day.
or maintenance to in-flight
“We update everyone on any delays, EDCT (Expect
emergencies – we take immediate
Departure Clearance Times) issues, or flow control
action to know what’s happening.”
THE OPS REVIEW “At that 24-hour standpoint, every trip receives an ‘ops review,’” said Meric Reese, Flight Coordination Manager. “That is sent to Client Services and Fleet Optimization, and Charter if it’s a wholesale trip.” The ops review is sort of a master summary of any detail that could change, or anything that could possibly affect the flight. “It has every potential issue we may have with the trip that’s going to happen tomorrow. It’s a summary of weather, NOTAMs, any restrictions we might face, and any alternate plans that we might need to make,” he said. “It’s a recommendation of adjusting a departure time, or planning for an alternate airport if we can’t get into the primary airport – so Client Services can arrange for ground transportation; things like that. We provide that for every trip.” Just as Client Services addresses the ops review with aircraft owners and Jet Card clients, the Charter team will review the same with wholesale clients. “Charter sends out a final itinerary to the brokers and addressing any concerns raised from the ops review,” Reese noted.
programs,” Reese said. “We advise Client Services or the Charter team on what kind of delays we’re expecting
Post Trip
and what alternate route or airport due to weather.”
When the airplane lands, the crew checks in with Flight
Over the recent holiday season, for example, some
Following and reports that the aircraft is safely on the
airports were overwhelmed because of the number of
ground at the correct destination: the crew has the same
airplanes going there, and holding patterns or diversions
15-minute window to check in, or Flight Following will
came into play: the Flight Following team makes sure
call the crew for details. “At this point we ask how the
that all players are aware of any issues. “We make sure
passengers are doing, how the crew’s doing, ask if there
the aircraft is going to the correct FBO, the catering is
were any issues with the aircraft and any feedback they
in place, and we’ve got ground transportation needs
can give us on how the trip went,” Reese explained. The
addressed,” Reese noted. “Finally, the Flight Following
crew completes post-leg and post-trip duties, including
team will address any sentiment from the crew and/
updating Flight Coordination with any feedback,
or the passengers on how the flight actually went at
reporting any discrepancies to maintenance, and tidying
the end of each leg.” This allows Jet Linx to take every
up and restocking the aircraft. “This helps us prepare
opportunity to improve service internally and externally.
if there’s a trip scheduled in the aircraft for the next
The Flight Following duties include four major points:
day,” Carstensen explained. “We get all the information
making sure the crew has reported in-position within
gathered, and that helps us know if we need to call
15 minutes of their deadline, making sure the flight has
Maintenance or get an overnight cleaning done, and >>
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>> to do what we can to mitigate any delays for the
learn from any potential missteps,” Donnelly explained.
next day.” The crew logs post-flight times into FOS
She emphasized the importance of real-time updates
mobile, or provides times to Flight Coordination over
for the SIO process, because a solution can only help
the phone if they are unable to input the times. “That
a future flight if all team members are aware of what
allows us to accurately determine crew duty time and
the solution is. “If something happens at 9 a.m. that is
verify crew duty time and flight time, from a regulation
resolved at 10 a.m. but it’s not updated until 6 p.m., the
standpoint,” Reese said.
process is really useless to us.”
After the trip, feedback from the crew and passengers
The Client Services team greets the flight, and will do a
is reviewed in an in-depth process for Service
follow-up call for any feedback and to check in on any
Improvement Opportunities (SIOs). “The process can
SIOs. They then complete the billing process, and work
really be started at any point in time, but the day of is
to prepare the invoice for accounting. “Charter does very
when most of these opportunities – whether there’s a
similar things,” Donnelly explained. “They follow up with
negative, neutral, or positive impact on a flight – are
the broker and get any feedback on how the flight went,
going to be created,” Donnelly explained. The process
verifying times and getting the invoicing ready.” Fleet
was created to have a tracking method for each flight,
Optimization prepares invoices for off-fleet vendors.
and to share information more freely across the entire company. “It’s meant to be updated and give real-time
The expert teams at Jet Linx analyze every aspect of
updates on the progress and conclusion,” she continued.
each trip to make sure that each one is performed
“We want to use it to measure client sentiment, both
as smoothly as possible. Each piece falls into place
good and bad. We also have a monthly meeting that
in a meticulously calibrated pattern, following FAA
[Kemp] runs with NOC and Base team members.” The
regulations and our own company best practices.
meeting reviews anything that could be considered a
While there are still aspects of every flight that can’t be
negative – even something that may not have had an
controlled – like the weather – it certainly isn’t for lack
impact on the specific flight in questions, but that could
of trying.
affect a future flight, like a late positioning. “We can
We want to use [the SIO process] to measure client sentiment, both good and bad. erin donnelly, director of fleet management, jet linx aviation
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Wine.com Wine.com offers Jet Linx members the ultimate luxury wine club. Based on your wine preferences, you’ll be paired with your own personal sommelier with expertise in your favorite regions and grape varieties. You’ll soon receive a custom selection of wines perfectly suited to your palate and a complimentary 12-month membership for free shipping on all wine orders including curated club shipments, personal orders, and gifts.
Wine.com can offer a selection with breadth and depth unlike any brick & mortar store,” he said. “Our job is not to be a gatekeeper for consumers, but an enabler for wine choice.” Wine.com offers over 12,000 bottles in its online shop, and offerings range from widely available brands to more unique collector items, with a range within variety far beyond what traditional stores are able to stock. According to Rich Bergsund, CEO, Wine.com offers “selection, guidance, and convenience,” he said. “Wine.com offers customers the nation’s largest selection of unique wines, with over 10,000 unique bottles available
The club is designed for six wines delivered every other month.
in the majority of our market.”
After your first shipment, we will email you a feedback form so you can track which wines you like (or don’t like) and any additional notes to help your sommelier with your next curated selection of wines. You will have direct access to your sommelier through email and phone as you progress with your wine club.
The information offered on Wine.com is able to help even
For more information on Elevated Lifestyle, visit JetLinx.com/ Elevated-Lifestyle. Current clients can contact your EL Concierge Team at
[email protected].
a novice make an informed purchase. “Beyond offering the largest selection, we go deeper in our content than anyone in our industry. Winemaker notes, current and past professional ratings, customer reviews, most popular lists, about the winery, region & varietal, mapit and informative bottle tags with every shipment,” Osborn explained. “This is where technology helps – customers are able to access advanced search, filter & sort, your virtual cellar and recommendations driven by your past purchases.” The site combines the advantages of a computer database with the knowledge of your favorite sommelier to help find that perfect bottle for any occasion. The service has extended hours and availability to help customers when it’s most convenient. “Wine.com offers a live chat service that has both customer service and live sommelier assistance for shoppers >>
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>> 15 hours/day, 7 days/week,”
out that flavor profile that will fit by
Bergsund said. “We work to
asking some questions about wines
the needs of every individual
they currently drink and enjoy,
customer – it’s ecommerce with
and other wines they’re not a fan
a personal touch. Not to mention
of.” The recommendations team at
convenience - consumers can now
Wine.com is all trained to be able
shop the world’s largest selection
to help you find a wine that you’ll
of wine right from their phones
like, and they’re available via the
with tools for browsing, searching,
online chat on the website or the
and filtering by varietal, region,
recommendations phone line; some
professional ratings, and price. The
also work on consultations for the
mobile site offers a personalized
wine club. “The team I manage is
shopping experience based on
16 people, and they all have some
customers past purchases and
sort of wine certification,” she
wines they’ve rated.”
continued.
For a Quintessential California Cabernet, look no further than the 2013 Quintessa. A phenomenal vintage, 2013, while approachable now, has great potential for the cellar.
Shoppers are able to browse by
The team asks logistics questions
themselves, but they don’t have
about price range, any varieties the
to feel lost. “Online and phone
client is looking for, and if the client
sommelier consultation helps
is looking for wines to collect or
customers select wines and curate
wines to drink and enjoy for now.
collections,” Bergsund explained.
Preferences of whites versus reds
bit.ly/JL-Quintessa
The consultation service is the
are discussed, as well as whether
perfect way to be introduced to
the client is looking for six or 12
Wine.com. Clients are able to call
bottles on monthly or bi-monthly
the recommendations team, or
delivery. Shipping is an easy
email them to schedule a call or
process with Wine.com: clients are
even complete a questionnaire
able to select date-specific delivery,
online. “The consultation will
unlike other subscription boxes that
include a series of questions asking
ship whenever the sender is ready.
about their preferences in wine:
“If it’s a residence, most of the time
what they normally drink, what
you can even specify Saturday
kinds of things they like about that
delivery,” Osborn noted.
WINE.COM
STAFF FAVORITES Want to see what the pros drink? The recommendations team at Wine.com shared a few of their favorites below!
2013 QUINTESSA
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wine, we'll delve into why they like certain wines and which wines they
For states that have FedEx delivery
don't like,” said Gwendolyn Osborn,
available, customers have the
Director of Recommendations &
opportunity of directing their
Education. “We’re trying to figure
shipment to a local FedEx Office
There are very popular wines that we carry, but I enjoy being able to find wines that I can’t always find. michael osborn, vice president of merchandising, wine.com
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location, often with weekend or
or if they definitely don't like one
Wine.com offers something
evening pickups available. “I actually
style, or if it's summer and they
for everyone – whether a wine
picked up my own delivery from a
only drink white and rosé, or if it's
connoisseur looking to expand their
FedEx store, because it was set to
winter and they only want Cabs
horizons, or someone looking to stay
deliver on a Saturday but I was going
for Christmas.” Clients are able to
stocked with their favorites without
to be away for the weekend,” she
adjust their wine club delivery at
having to leave the house to go to
explained. “I logged into my account
any time.
the store. “For the most part, it’s all
and reassigned it to my nearest FedEx
about the convenience and being
store, and it was delivered there
Even though Osborn is the Director
able to select things and take your
the next day.” Osborn stressed the
of Recommendations & Education for
time,” Osborn explained. With all the
customization level of the club, and
Wine.com, she still uses the service
information available, from stories
the ability to adjust on the fly. “If you
as a way to explore within different
behind the wineries to information
are starting your club, but will be out
segments of wines. “I like shopping
on the regions and terrior of the
of town for two weeks, don’t worry –
for wines in the evening, on my
wines, it can be hard to get a clear
we can set it up to be delivered after
computer, and sort and find wines
picture of a wine while standing in a
your return. We’ll find a good day,” she
that are new or hard to find in the
grocery store aisle. “It’s a better way
said. “We make it convenient and try
store. I'll decide that I want Italian
to discover, but it’s also a great way
to work with people. Our regulations
wines, and I'll be able to say I want
to get what you want without having
do not make it very easy, so we try
Italian wines at a specific price point,”
to lug yourself to the store and grab
to help.” Liquor laws and delivery
she explained. “I can narrow that
wine,” Osborn said with a smile. “It’s
regulations vary by state, but the team
down and all of a sudden I have a
like why you would go to Nordstrom
at Wine.com works to find the best
list of eight wines that I’ve narrowed
rather than Marshall’s: you want that
solution possible.
down by price point, region, variety.
extra quality and you want to know
Or I can say I want to taste four
you’re getting a service and know
Even after the first shipment
Grüner Veltliners: no store has four of
that we’re going to be there for you,
is delivered, the team works to
those, they pick one and that's what
whether you want your regular case
gather more information to make
they get for you.” Osborn prefers to
of Chardonnay every month, or you
sure every wine shipped is to
search out wines that she may not
want your mixed case to explore.”
the buyer’s taste. “After a first
have tried before, to continue to
She noted that regardless of what
shipment, we'll send out a feedback
expand her palate. “There are very
someone prefers to drink, they
form and people can give us some
popular wines that we carry, but I
should find a wine they love at Wine.
feedback as they drink the wines,”
enjoy being able to find wines that I
com – and exceptional service along
Osborn noted. “Did they enjoy it?
can’t always find, and I like to do that
the way. “People love what they love,
Why or why not? We also ask for
from the comfort of my home,” she
and that’s ok. Not everyone wants a
some feedback for next time: if
noted. “I don’t want to spend time in
30-year-old Bordeaux.”
they'd like to see more in one style
traffic: I want it to come to my door.”
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flightsafety
FLIGHTSAFETY
Photos courtesy of FlightSafety.
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IN 2016, FLIGHTSAFETY CELEBRATES 65 YEARS OF TRAINING EXCELLENCE.
“The best safety device in any aircraft is a well-trained crew.” This maxim was more than just words to A.L. Ueltschi: it was a way of life. Ueltschi founded FlightSafety International in 1951, in order to help build a culture of safety in the industry he loved. When Ueltschi founded FlightSafety, business aviation was in its infancy. A handful of corporate pilots flew converted military aircraft for industry leaders and wealthy individuals. These pilots, unlike their commercial airline counterparts, did not have and were not required to undergo any formal training. “All of us with FlightSafety are pleased and proud to serve Jet Linx,” said Bruce Whitman, Chairman, President and CEO. “We appreciate the trust they have placed in us, and are committed to continuously provide the highest quality training and outstanding services Jet Linx deserves and expects.” “Today, FlightSafety conducts over 1.4 million hours of training each year. It is delivered by our 1,800 instructors at more than 40 centers throughout the world,” said Steve Gross, Senior Vice President, Commercial. “We want to make sure that every pilot, maintenance technician, flight attendant, and dispatcher has the information and training needed to operate or support their aircraft safely and efficiently.” FlightSafety is the preferred training partner for Jet Linx Aviation: read on to learn more about their dedication to ensuring that every pilot has the best training possible. >>
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flightsafety
>> Ueltschi first soloed in 1933 at age 16 in an OX-5 Waco.
advanced courses. They are designed to develop and
The entrepreneur got his start in business with Little
enhance superior flying skills, swift, accurate, and
Hawk burger stands, but became a Pan American Airways
correct decision making and precise and effective crew
pilot in 1941. After a decade with Pan Am, Ueltschi’s
communication. The courses are based on analysis of
mission to provide training to the aviation industry was
actual aircraft accidents and incidents and focus on
set and FlightSafety started operations at New York’s
prevention and recovery.”
LaGuardia Airport. During FlightSafety’s early years, Ueltschi kept working at Pan Am while his company grew.
Advance Upset Prevention and Recovery focuses on
FlightSafety began operations with a Link trainer, and
preventing in-flight loss of control, and recovery from
purchased its first flight simulator in 1955. Since then,
upset if prevention is not possible. The aerodynamic
FlightSafety has grown to become the world leader
model developed by FlightSafety and incorporated into
in aviation training and a leading supplier of flight
the simulators replicates the flight envelope from full
simulators to commercial airlines and government
aerodynamic stall to speeds well beyond VMO/MMO. This allows pilots to experience and recover from full aerodynamic stall and high speed events in the safe and controlled environment of a simulator. CRM/Human Factors LOFT is designed to assess and
When you choose FlightSafety, you leverage the unmatched resources of the world leader in aviation training and simulation.
enhance CRM performance and complex decision making
steve gross, senior vice president, commercial, flightsafety
managing an aircraft’s total energy during descent. It
during a long range international flight. It addresses competency in crew coordination, communication, monitoring skills, intervention protocols, resilience and response to unforeseen events. Energy Management concentrates on the physics of presents eight scenarios that enable pilots to understand and predict in advance whether or not they will meet stabilized approach criteria. The Rejected Takeoff and Go/No-Go decision course
agencies around the world. FlightSafety serves the vast
helps pilots to make a nearly instantaneous decision
majority of business aircraft manufacturers as a factory-
on whether to abort or continue the takeoff during 18+
authorized training provider, and works closely with them
scenarios near V1.
to create simulators that operate exactly as an aircraft would in a real-life scenario.
“When you choose FlightSafety, you leverage the unmatched resources of the world leader in aviation
FlightSafety’s relationships with aircraft manufacturers
training and simulation. We provide factory authorized
are a benefit to Jet Linx. “FlightSafety is the leading
training for the vast majority of business and regional
training provider for pilots, maintenance technicians
aircraft manufacturers. Our training programs are
and other aviation professionals who operate aircraft
tailored to meet the specific needs of our customers.
built by Airbus Helicopters, Beechcraft, Bell Helicopter,
The learning culture is embedded into everything we
Bombardier, Cessna, Dassault, Embraer, Gulfstream,
do at FlightSafety. The company has its own facility to
Hawker, HondaJet, Leonardo Helicopters, Piaggio, Pilatus,
manufacture simulators, but they’re mostly for use in its
and Sikorsky,” said Gross. “This has resulted in building
own training centers. Training begins before pilots enter
relationships of trust and working closely together to
the simulator: desktop programs recreate the atmosphere
provide the highest quality training,” Gross explained.
of the cockpit so it’s familiar. The pilots become
“An excellent example is FlightSafety’s new series of
immersed into the entire cockpit from day one: it’s a >>
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FLIGHTSAFETY, IN OUR OWN WORDS Members of the Jet Linx team work with FlightSafety daily: whether it’s in their own training as a pilot, or working with the company to ensure that all of our pilots receive the top training in the industry. Take a look at what our team has to say.
JES WINGAD
BLAKE LANGILLE
MIKE KOPP
Training Manager
System Chief Pilot
Director of Operations
“We’ve had such a long-lasting relationship with them that they understand what our training goals are, because we ask them to train above and beyond what is in the training program. For example, we ask for additional training for crewmembers in the simulator for specific airports such as Aspen and Eagle, where we have a tremendous amount of flights.”
“The majority of my personal experience is with FlightSafety, which includes a Falcon 900 type rating; Falcon 50; Hawker 800XP, 850, and 900; and then the Lear 45. Every facility I go to, I see a consistent quality in the training, and I’m very impressed.”
“We have a great working relationship with FlightSafety and we chose them as our preferred training provider because while we have diversity in our fleet, FlightSafety has as much diversity and as much ability to train as any other training center or provider. They’ve got the most locations and the most options for different aircraft types to train.”
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flightsafety
TRUSTED BY MANUFACTURERS WORLDWIDE
>> 21-day initial course. They’ll essentially
half-century have allowed FlightSafety to
start by desk-flying the airplane and
go into great detail with the performance
learning the avionics and other systems,”
of the simulators. “We have done
said Gross.
modeling on, say, if a wheel were to exit the side of the runway, to make sure
Over the years, FlightSafety has demonstrated its commitment to providing top-of-the-line training to the aviation industry. Today, FlightSafety provides training for a wide variety of helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft used in business aviation, including:
Beyond the advancements in simulator
that was dynamically set up the way
and classroom technology, FlightSafety
the airplane would feel,” Gross said. “It
offers specialized training because of
sounds simple, but it’s actually fairly
some of the challenging – and most
complex to be able to give the pilots that
common – airports Jet Linx flies to.
experience in order to make practicing
“I think we probably have more small
the recovery techniques to get back on
airports in our database than other
the runway realistic and accurate.”
providers,” Gross explained. “They include • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
AIRBUS HELICOPTERS BEECHCRAFT BELL HELICOPTER BOMBARDIER CESSNA DASSAULT EMBRAER GULFSTREAM HAWKER HONDAJET LEONARDO HELICOPTERS PIAGGIO PILATUS SIKORSKY
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Trenton, N.J.; Van Nuys, Calif.; Telluride,
FlightSafety’s training is led by top-of-
Colo.; and many others. Telluride is a high
the-line, dedicated training instructors.
altitude airport with a dip in the middle
“There are many training providers that
of the runway, which can be challenging
use a vast majority of their instructors
without experience because it’s one way
as part-time instructors who also have
in and one way out. That dip you can get
other jobs and who are not entirely
you in trouble."
immersed and dedicated to the training environment,” said Mike Kopp, Jet
In order for the simulator training to be
Linx Aviation Director of Operations.
effective, it must be accurate to what
“FlightSafety has a much greater number
pilots would experience in a real airplane.
of full-time, dedicated instructors, ground
Technology advancements over the last
instructors and simulator instructors.”
Kopp noted that one of the Beechjet instructors had been with FlightSafety for over 15 years. “He’s been there in the same program, so clearly he’s an expert in his field in the knowledge of that aircraft type,” he said. Other materials used in training are held to FlightSafety’s highest standards. “I believe that
We ask FlightSafety to train our pilots to specific goals we have fleet-wide, so there’s standardization. jes wingad, training manager, jet linx aviation
their innovation, as well as their instructional delivery methods along with their course materials, publications, and things like that, are more professionally done and easier to use than many of the other training providers,” Kopp explained. Pre-course study materials are available in electronic formats, and the desktop programs pilots use before entering a simulator build a pilot’s
“You might take a four-hour course and cover 80% of the systems of the airplane in an actual in-flight environment,” he continued. The Jet Linx team works closely with FlightSafety
knowledgebase, preparing them for success.
to make sure pilots are able to complete training on
The teams at FlightSafety make sure that their
passes an initial training when hired, and then annual
training programs work, and aren’t afraid of making adjustments to make sure pilots are successful. Gross recalled a time when the training program for an airplane with newer avionics had a higher than normal failure rate with pilots new to the type. “We stopped and looked at the program and asked, ‘What’s going wrong here?’” he remembered. The class had been structured with aircraft systems the first week, then avionics, then simulator time. “We actually had to turn that whole program nose-to-tail, and we learned that we had to start the pilots on the avionics day one.” FlightSafety’s organizational knowledge of how a pilot or a
time, and at a convenient time. Every Jet Linx pilot training after that, and Pilots In Command must also fulfill an instrument proficiency check every six months. In order to make sure that pilots are scheduled in a timely fashion, the teams stay in close contact. “We maintain constant communication with them,” Kopp said. “We have a phone call every single week with FlightSafety – with our Talent Acquisition team, with our training manager, with myself. We go through what’s been requested, where do we need slots available, and what do we need to move. They dedicate this time to us every single week to manage that schedule for us and to most effectively get our people trained.” >>
maintenance technician learns the system of an 49 airplane was able to improve training on that aircraft, and has informed the structure of courses for other airplanes. Today, the training has less of a system-by-system approach, and uses flight profiles instead. “It’s like the beginning to end of a particular trip, where everything is incorporated: from the preflight planning and the preflight inspection of the airplane, to the line and the cockpit checks,” Kopp said. “Then there will be this electrical system issue, and this hydraulic system issue, and you train on the systems as if these things were occurring in a real-life scenario.” This allows the pilots to cover much more ground during one training session.
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flightsafety
>> The training Jet Linx pilots receive at FlightSafety includes everything their regular training programs offer – and then some. “We ask FlightSafety to train our pilots to specific goals we have fleet-wide, so there’s standardization,” said Jes Wingad, Jet Linx Aviation Training Manager. “Any Beechjet pilot from Atlanta could go fly with a Beechjet pilot from Dallas: you’re going to have a pilot trained the same way.” In addition to standard operating procedures, this includes airport-specific training and additional simulator time. “FlightSafety tailors its training to the specific needs of Jet Linx. Jet Linx pilots complete intensive groundschool and rigorous training sessions in full flight simulators,” said Gross. “The advanced technology simulators and other advanced training devices replicate an aircraft’s performance characteristics. This allows crews to remain proficient and practice managing
dedication to safety,” said Whitman. This close working
multiple-event emergencies that would be impossible to
relationship ensures that Jet Linx crewmembers always
safely create in an actual aircraft.”
receive a full complement of training that meets their specific needs. It also promotes the continual exchange
Jet Linx and FlightSafety are able to work so well
of new ideas, stimulating creativity and communication
together because both share a common goal: to ensure
between the two organizations and making certain that
the safety of all passengers. “Jet Linx’s commitment to
Jet Linx continues to have the world’s highest quality
training with FlightSafety reflects the company’s
and most innovative pilot training programs.
WHAT DOES A TRAINING SESSION LOOK LIKE? TRAINING SESSIONS VARY BASED ON THE INDIVIDUAL PLANE, AND THE TYPE OF TRAINING BEING TAUGHT: WHETHER FOR A PILOT (INITIAL OR RECURRENT COURSES), OR A MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN, OR A FLIGHT ATTENDANT. TAKE A LOOK AT A PILOT’S TRAINING FOR A BEECHJET 400A/HAWKER 800XP:
course curriculum
initial
recurrent
Course Module
17 days
3 – 4 days
Ground School
37.0 hours
10.5 hours
Systems Integration Training
3.0 hours
1.5 hours
Briefing/Debriefing
9.0 hours
3.0 hours
Simulator (Pilot Flying)
12.0 hours
6.0 hours
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inside jet linx TREY SUTTER
BASE CEO, JET LINX NASHVILLE
Trey Sutter, Jet Linx Nashville Base
community, but you get the excitement
locally-based business model is being
CEO, is a lifetime Nashville resident
of big city living."
embraced by both current businesses
and a private pilot with extensive
and the new players in town," he said.
aviation experience and a passion
Nashville has experienced wide-
for the industry. "My favorite part of
reaching growth backed by this appeal.
The unprecedented, local approach
the day is to be at the airport around
"We have a vibrant business community
to private jet services fuels Sutter and
what I have loved since I was 5 years
lead by a nationally prominent
the Nashville team. "Your Personal
old – jets!" he exclaimed. "The window
healthcare industry concentration. The
Jet Company is descriptive of our
in my office overlooks runway 20C,
music industry, tourism, and business
relationship-focused approach to
providing exciting views."
boom have spurred a growth in luxury
customers," Sutter said. "We are
hotel construction and residential
obsessed with doing everything we can
Sutter feels a deep connection to
towers on an unprecedented basis,"
to understand the unique personalities
his hometown. "I love the small town
Sutter explained.
and desires of our members and their
feel of Nashville coupled with the
assistants, then treat them as friends."
large town vibrancy. Nashville is a
Sutter sees the growth of the local
unique blend of Old South charm and
business community complimented
With this unique approach and Sutter's
progressive fast-paced growth," he
by the introduction of Jet Linx. "The
dedicated team, Jet Linx is positioned
said. "You feel like you know people
private jet market in Nashville is
to be the premier Jet Card and
and are personally connected to the
growing organically, and our unique
management solution in Nashville.
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e l e vat e d l i f e s t y l e
lifestyle Jet Linx continues to build your Elevated Lifestyle client benefits program to provide the most exclusive offers and access. We are thrilled to introduce two new partners for Fall 2016, Regal Wings and Meadowood.
Your EL Concierge team is standing by to help you access
with private lounge access included in each international
the latest benefits from Elevated Lifestyle! This fall, we are
fare. "The lounge access offers a break from the typical
pleased to introduce two new partners to enhance your
chaos of a commercial airport," Walker noted.
travel experience – Regal Wings and Meadowood. Each was selected for our EL portfolio as a means to enhance
Also new to EL in Fall 2016 is Meadowood, a premier
your travel and vacation options.
luxury destination resort in Napa Valley. The property recently completed a $60M renovation and offers a
The Regal Wings partnership reaffirms the Jet Linx
variety of exceptional accommodations and a top-tier spa.
commitment to serve as your partner in travel. "We want to provide our clients with the best possible and most sensible
Danielle Meier, Elevated Lifestyle Concierge, sees
travel options," said Jamie Walker, Jet Linx President &
Meadowood as a dream destination for vacations and
CEO. "For example, when looking to fly internationally,
more. "I first knew about it as the place Derek Jeter and
private jet travel might not be the best option due to cost.
Hannah Davis got married, and no wonder – it is the
This is why we are so excited to introduce Regal Wings.
perfect place for a wedding! Any event would be well
They can connect our clients with deeply discounted rates
served there," she noted. "People visit for many different
on first class and business class international fares."
reasons – the amazing “all suite” concept spa, beautiful, cozy lodging, sports with the best pros to assist, and of
The Regal Wings partnership also reflects the Jet Linx
course the finest of wine selections and access to great
promise to provide convenience and comfort in travel,
wineries in the area."
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REGAL WINGS
MEADOWOOD
As one of the largest wholesalers and consolidators for luxury
A long-standing member of Relais & Châteaux, and having
air tickets, Regal Wings has access to net, wholesale, contract,
nearly completed a $60M property-wide renovation,
and consolidated fares. Unbeatable international fares drive
Meadowood is Napa Valley’s ultimate luxury destination
Regal Wings’ superiority in the global market, making it
resort, nestled in the heart of iconic St. Helena. Set within
possible to provide the best pricing for international flights
the 250-acre estate, 85 exquisitely appointed guest Cottages,
on the traveler’s desired routes and class of service. No matter
Suites and Lodges featuring fireplaces and terraces,
how simple or complex the arrangements at hand, the goal
afford the utmost in privacy and serenity. Indulge your
is to deliver exceptional value and professional service. Plus,
inner epicurean at the Michelin Three-Star Restaurant at
enjoy exclusive private lounge access with each Regal Wings
Meadowood. Sporting life at Meadowood includes golf,
international fare, allowing you to escape the stressful airport
tennis, swimming, hiking and croquet. Meadowood’s Guest
terminal and wait for your flight in peace and comfort. The
Services Team will design a custom itinerary for your visit,
result is an unequaled traveling experience. Jet Linx clients
including access to the Valley’s most exclusive wineries,
can enjoy deeply discounted first class and business class
restaurants and experiences. Jet Linx clients are granted a
international fares.
host of VIP amenities. EL+ offers available.
Contact your EL Concierge Team with questions!
[email protected] // 888.54.JETEL (53835)
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the tutu project
CATCHING UP WITH BOB & LINDA CAREY AND THE TUTU PROJECT
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REDUX The Jet Linx team was proud to join the Tutu Project for a first-of-ourkind company-wide partnership in 2015, raising money for Breast Cancer patient support and promoting greater awareness. We are thrilled to revisit this partnership this year, again offering our team, clients and friends the opportunity to support a wonderful cause - and have a little fun! Like last year, Jet Linx again worked with the man (and photographer) behind the Tutu, Bob Carey, on a special image (shown at left), featured in the 2017 Tutu Project wall calendar and available for silent auction at Jet Linx Bases across the country. >>
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the tutu project
#DARE2TUTU WITH JET LINX!
>> The team at Jet Linx Denver hosted
year," said Linda. "Many of our grantees are
Bob this year to stage the new, jet-themed
small non-profits and it’s so exciting to begin
We welcome clients and friends of Jet Linx to join together with our team in 2016 as we #Dare2Tutu once again. How can you get involved?
image for the Project. "It was so inspiring
to build a solid community of support for
to see how Bob not only stars in his shots,
women and men living with breast cancer."
• Take a Tutu photo at your local Jet Linx Base • Participate in your Base silent auction for a limited edition Tutu print (see previous page for image!) • Donate to The Tutu Project at your local Base or the website below
but sets them up as well!" said Lauren Thompson, Lead Client Services Specialist
To further the Tutu initiative and inspire
for Jet Linx Denver. "He's meticulous and
those facing breast cancer and other
organized, and so much fun." Over the
forms of the disease, in June of 2016 the
course of two days, Bob and company
Careys launched the Dare2Tutu collection,
scouted and staged the perfect image,
featuring eight colors of tutus plus other
capturing the deep light of sunset on the
apparel and artwork. "We developed
Jet Linx ramp at Centennial Airport. The
Dare2Tutu as the next phase of our project.
resulting image is "pure joy," reflected Linda
The project is no longer just about us
Carey, co-creator of The Tutu Project and
and how we handle cancer. It’s for all the
President of the Carey Foundation.
people confronting cancer, and those who stand with them,” said Linda. Like
The Tutu Project continues to grow,
other Tutu Project items, the proceeds
learn more at
captivating new sponsors and touching new
from the sale of Dare2Tutu products are
thetutuproject . com or
patients. "Because of the continued support
donated to the Carey Foundation, which
from a major sponsor and the success of
provides grants to different breast cancer
last Dare2Tutu campaign (Go Jet Linx!), we
nonprofits, helping empower them and
were able to fund $100,000 to grantees this
support patients in their fight.
dare 2 tutu . com .
I hope to share my story and inspire others that living with cancer can be difficult but it can be done. linda carey, the tutu project
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HOPES FOR THE FUTURE FROM LINDA
FROM BOB
Continued growth. The lovely and talented Marcela Shine
My hope is to roam the earth searching for the next, best tutu
created a beautiful, new website for our fundraising campaign,
image. I say this because it’s important for me to continue to
Dare2Tutu. There are simple, easy ways that an individual,
bring laughter and inspiration into the lives of those, not only
groups (schools, sports teams and local businesses) and
in our community, but all the people confronting cancer or
corporate sponsors can join in the fun of The Tutu Project and
other challenges, and those who stand with them.
raise funds at the same time. I believe that this is a great tool which will help us achieve our fundraising goals. It’s very important for me to increase my advocacy efforts in support of the breast cancer community. I have metastatic breast cancer and am so grateful that I live such a full life. I hope to share my story and inspire others that living with cancer can be difficult but it can be done.
Check out Jet Linx in the 2017 Tutu Project Wall Calendar!
NAADAM HONORING HERDING HERITAGE WITH CO-FOUNDER & CEO MATT SCANLAN
naadam
Matt Scanlan found Mongolia by chance, and set out to shake up the cashmere supply chain – in favor of the suppliers.
A venture capitalist by trade, Scanlan found himself
home," Scanlan said. "And that would have been
growing bored by the work and quit. Within weeks,
virtually impossible."
he was driving $3 million in cash into the Gobi desert. "Not your traditional origin story," he laughed. "But
Once the shock dissipated, Scanlan and his friend
that is how it happened. A buddy of mine had a trip
decided to settle in and acclimate. "I learned how to
on the books to visit Mongolia, and having nothing
ride a horse, ride a motorcycle – heck, I was milking
better to do, I thought why not?"
goats by the end of it," he said. "We really dug in."
Scanlan and his friend dove head first into the
Through their translator, the pair started to asked
country, which at the time "felt like another planet,"
questions about life on the open land, and the animal
he said. The pair met a local in the cashmere trade
husbandry that has been passed down through
who offered to show them a herd in the countryside,
generations. The nomadic herders in this region
and some 20 hours of off-roading later, they arrived
happen to have goats and those goats happen
in exactly the middle of nowhere. "We hadn't seen
to produce cashmere. "That really stuck with us,"
electricity poles or homes or roads for hours. Ended
Scanlan reflected. "This is where this stuff comes from.
up in a ger (like a yurt), drinking goat's milk vodka,
How come no one says that? From that point on, we
and settled in for the night," Scanlan recalled.
wanted to learn how to work with these folks."
The next day brought some rather shocking news.
From this initial (unintended) immersion in the
"We told our traveling companions that the trip was
herding world, Scanlan started Naadam. The goal? To
lovely, everything was beautiful, and we would kindly
mix business with betterment, shaking up the supply
take the trip back now. They said 'we're here for three
chain in a way that benefited both the company and
weeks so you can come with us or find another way
those it employs – specifically, the nomadic herders in Mongolia. “My business parter Diederik Rijsemus and I founded Naadam as a socially-conscious brand,” said Scanlan. “When we started the company, we were confronted with a wave of inconsistencies that permeated from the bottom to the top of the cashmere supply chain.”
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speak to the mayor with the promise of supporting every herder in the area through veterinary and breeding programs. We ask for a higher price than the traders, who get forced out." Naadam prides itself on providing fair value for the cashmere they purchase, by “setting the price high because, unlike those acting as middlemen, we didn’t need the margin. This approach allowed us pick of the These supply chain inconsistencies include the presence
lot, providing the best quality, while also positively
of the outside middle men who enter the market and
impacting the communities and the livelihood of the
force prices down. They buy as cheaply as possible
herders. They get additional needed support and a
and then upsell to make a healthy margin. Scanlan
better price for their labors,” noted Scanlan.
noted, “Since the average margin determines the global commodity cost average, the herder never realizes the
Now, about that $3 million run in the Gobi desert. "I
value of his organic, hard-earned materials.”
actually had to go to six different banks in the country to take out all of the cash which was stored in plastic
Scanlan and Rijsemus made the decision to go
shopping bags on the back of a Land Cruiser," Scanlan
directly to the source, circumventing the middlemen,
laughed. "You don't need protection, you don't need
giving them the ability to outbid the other traders.
guns. We drove out into the middle of the desert and
"The process of how we actually purchase the
purchased 40 tons of cashmere."
material takes our business to an entirely different level," Scanlan said.
The Naadam model, one built on social-impact investing, lies outside of the normal fashion supply
In the Gobi desert, the government holds regular
chain. Instead of working through the traditional
auctions, where the mayors of the town work with
channels that exist to increase profit margins through
the herders and the traders to set a price. The trader
somewhat marginalizing the communities and people
pays that price, and then sells with an added margin
at the bottom of the chain, Naadam seeks to nurture a
someplace else. "We come into these auctions and
healthy profit margin “without hurting people." >>
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You want to wear clothing that has substance and to be a part of something bigger and meaningful. matt scanlan, co-founder
& ceo, naadam
naadam
>> Scanlan has a true passion for the
“Their lifestyle has been passed down
impact his company has had on Naadam
over thousands of years. Virtually nothing
herders, and has authored numerous
has changed,” he mused. “Their culture
client benefits
columns in Fortune outlining these
and their heritage are linked to things like
Naadam
principles. “I want people to understand
honor and respect, really beautiful values.”
All Jet Linx clients enjoy a standing discount on luxurious Naadam cashmere. Just enter your code online at NaadamCashmere.com.
there is a better way to do business
Naadam in classical Mongolian literally
in fashion, because you want to wear
translates to “games,” and is a traditional
clothing that has substance and to
festival held throughout the country
For more information on Elevated Lifestyle, visit JetLinx.com/ Elevated-Lifestyle. Current clients can contact your EL Concierge Team at
[email protected].
be a part of something bigger and
during midsummer featuring Mongolian
meaningful,” he said. “It’s a very simple
wrestling, horse racing, and archery.
principle – you support where you get your material from.”
Cashmere used for garment production in general is bought at the yarn stage from a
"We build relationships," he continued.
manufacturer, and most if not all yarns are
"Our experience doing business abroad
amalgamations of fibers from all over the
boils down to three key things: a common
world. Naadam cashmere comes directly
belief system, compounded trust, and
from the source, pure white Mongolian
collaboration. In building this company,
cashmere fibers right off the goat. Scanlan
our objective was ultimately business-
remains proud of the quality their unique
related, but our approach has never been
method of sourcing produces. “Our
about what we could get – it was about
unrivaled differentiator is quality of raw
what we could give."
material packaged with the best spinning and good manufacturing practices,”
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The name Naadam itself is a nod to the
Scanlan commented. “No one else in the
respect and admiration Scanlan and his
world controls the supply chain like we do,
partner have for the herders of Mongolia.
while only sourcing such a rare material.”
The fashion at Naadam has received attention as well. The team brought on Nadas Saar, previously of Elle Tahari and Vera Wang, to create functional yet novel men’s and women’s apparel. The company focuses on “elevated essentials,” including cardigans and ponchos, appropriate for use in many climates. “The collection appeals to people who are passionate, creative, and appreciate incredible quality,” said Scanlan. The summer collection features lightweight, cotton-infused cashmere knits that are both breathable and insulating. “There is a
In building this company, our objective was ultimately business-related, but our approach has never been about what we could get – it was about what we could give. matt scanlan, co-founder
& ceo, naadam
real design influence in the details, but the silhouettes are inherently essential, made to be worn all the time,” he continued. The company is making an impact, with $150,000 given to the Gobi Revival Fund this year, and over $250,000 donated to date. In addition to the veterinary and breeding programs for the herds, Naadam has organized book drives for the children and funded a clean water project that built a well that will last 100 years providing fresh water for the first time.
Elevated essentials. Sweaters, travel wraps and other versatile yet stylish forms. According to the Naadam website, "There’s no need to skimp on luxury when it comes to choosing your office-toocean style. Here at Naadam, we take a seasonless approach by inventing breathable, featherlight fabrics that work 365 days a year." learn more at naadamcashmere . com .
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t o d ay i s a g o o d d ay
TODAY IS A GOOD DAY
LIVING A PRODUCTIVE LIFE IN THE FACE OF CANCER Today is a good day. That’s the name and founding philosophy of the foundation founded by Bob Sharpe and his wife, Deborah. After Sharpe received what could have been a devastating diagnosis – glioblastoma, a form of brain cancer – at age 62, he decided, as he said, that “being sad, disappointed, bitter, or worried were unproductive.”
Sharpe’s quick with a smile and a kind word, and possesses one of those unique auras that immediately puts you at ease when you talk to him. A successful businessman, he delights in relating the accomplishments of Rancho Sahuarita, but Sharpe paused when asked what was next on his agenda. “My new goal is to cure cancer,” he said, quietly, yet firmly. “For over 20 years I have been an active participant in the Urban Land Institute (ULI), which is the premier real estate think-tank whose members implement best practices in creating communities,” Sharpe recalled. A past ULI trustee, Sharpe currently serves as the Council Counselor for the Community Development Councils, a governor, a national program committee member, and an executive board member of ULI’s Arizona District Council. “My mission for over 20 years has been focused on trying to create a better life for people by building a great place to live,” he smiled. Sharpe has been a managing partner in more than 50 real estate ventures, and has sold over 10,000 lots in the Tucson area. His current project, Rancho Sahuarita, began as around 3,000 acres of dormant south of Tucson, and his vision, he said, was simple. “Our mission is to create a better life for the rest of our community,” Sharpe explained. “We made it our employees’ motto, too. I was trying to build a better place for people to live.” With six schools (and another on the way), clubhouses, a water park, and numerous other amenities, it’s no surprise that the community has been well received. “We wanted to create a healthy place. Rancho Sahuarita was recognized as one of 13 projects in the world that represented
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the best practices in terms of creating a healthy place, and in 2008 ABC News Nightline did a segment on ‘The Last American Boomtown,’ and they picked Rancho Sahuarita,” he recalled. “That year, we were the number one best-selling community in Arizona, which is shocking considering that Tucson is 1/5 the size of Phoenix.” Rancho Sahuarita has received its share of awards: in 2015, Sahuarita ranked #29 on Money magazine’s top 50 best places to live list, and in 2014 Rancho Sahuarita was named Project of the Decade in Southern Arizona by the Metropolitan Pima Alliance. “I accepted the [Project of the Decade] award at a black-tie dinner with 300 people attending, and it was one of the highlights of my life, after 20 years of perseverance and lots of luck,” Sharpe recalled. The world was wide open to Sharpe when he received his brain cancer diagnosis in March 2015. Originally given four to 15 months to live, with a 2% chance of survival after that, Sharpe has truly beaten the odds to be where he is today. “After my terminal diagnosis, I quickly concluded that I had everything to gain by spending the remaining days of my life having an optimistic, positive and grateful attitude, being thoughtful and encouraging, and doing things that bring joy, happiness, and fulfillment to others,” he mused. “Improving the lives of others is inspirational and makes my life more productive and meaningful.” >>
Staying Sharpe. LEFT: Members of Team Sharpe rally at the 2016 National Brain Tumor Society’s Phoenix Brain Tumor Walk. Members of Jet Linx Scottsdale also participated in the event in honor of Sharpe. "Bob’s story touched me in such a profound way, and his outlook on life really put things into perspective," said Ellen Polcari, Client Services Specialist for Jet Linx Scottsdale. "We were honored to support him at this meaningful event." ABOVE: Sharpe was recognized in August, 2016 for his work as one of three honorees at National Jewish Health’s 10th anniversary Bella Sera Benefit. The Humanitarian Award recognized his civic and charitable contributions. Photo by Nancy M. Mayer, ASPEN SOJOURNER.
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t o d ay i s a g o o d d ay
I am moving forward with the attitude that what will be, will be, and I am appreciating every moment of every day, and every day is a new life for me.
The Jet Linx Scottsdale team participated in the
bob sharpe, managing partner,
on the importance of remembering that life is not
rancho sahuarita
National Brain Tumor Society’s Phoenix Brain Tumor Walk on Team Sharpe in 2016. “Bob’s story touched me in such a profound way, and his outlook on life really put things into perspective,” said Ellen Polcari, Jet Linx Scottsdale Client Services Specialist. “Too often, we feel as though life is happening to us, and that we have no control. Bob’s positivity and optimism is a true reflection what happens to you, but how you react to what happens to you that makes a difference!” Nora Lindquist, Jet Linx Scottsdale Director of Jet Card Sales, agreed, exclaiming, “Bob is definitely a hero and inspiration in my eyes, and I know there are
>> Sharpe became involved with the National Brain
many others that feel the same!”
Tumor Society’s Phoenix Brain Tumor Walk, and last year his team raised $150,000 for the event –
Sharpe was recognized for his work in August as
surpassing the walk’s projected total fundraising
one of three honorees at National Jewish Health’s
goal. “I was honored and humbled that so many of
10th anniversary Bella Sera at Belly Up in Aspen.
my friends and family members contributed to the
Together with Elaine and Marvin Rosenberg,
cause,” he recalled. After the walk, Sharpe worked
Sharpe received the National Jewish Health
with NBTS to allocate a portion of the proceeds
Humanitarian Award in recognition of civic and
raised by his team to fund glioblastoma research
charitable contributions. Sharpe’s cousin, singer-
directed by several of his doctors. Two of them,
songwriter Randy Newman, sent well wishes and
Henry Friedman at Duke and Tim Cloughesy at
congratulations to the honorees and a sample
UCLA, have recently had success with treatments
of his tune “You’ve Got a Friend in Me” via video
that may extend the lives of patients with hard-to-
conference, and Sharpe counts seeing his mother
treat brain cancer. “My mission is to help those less
dance with multi-platinum artist Michael Franti as
fortunate than me that don’t have the resources
Franti led the crowd in serenading her with “Happy
and connections to receive the best cancer
Birthday” as a highlight.
treatments available,” Sharpe said. Where others may have given up hope, Sharpe’s Sharp feels it’s important to take an active
positive attitude and optimism have been his
approach to fundraising for cancer research. “From
guiding light. “Waiting for ‘the other shoe to drop’
the viewpoint of a community developer, who
can be stressful, but only if I allow myself to waste
doesn’t know very much about health care, it seems
the precious time that I may have left by worrying
possible that a cure for cancer can be achieved if
and postponing doing the things that make me
all of the parties involved, from the government to
happy today,” Sharpe noted. “Regardless of the
the insurance and pharmaceutical companies, and
time remaining in my life, I am moving forward
the doctors and hospitals, share and work together
with the attitude that what will be, will be, and I am
for the common good of expediting the cure and
appreciating every moment of every day, and every
prevention of cancer,” he said.
day is a new life for me.”
FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT THE NATIONAL BRAIN TUMOR SOCIETY ONLINE AT BRAINTUMOR.ORG.
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CHAMP CHEERS TO THE
Jimmy is a special guy, a gifted golfer, and a friend to everyone at Jet Linx. tom northington, base partner and president, jet linx san antonio
The Jet Linx family was glued to the last round of the PGA Championship July 31, as friend and client Jimmy Walker brought home his first major. Walker and Jason Day kept it close during the final round, with Day (who played one group ahead) walking off the course one shot behind Walker after an eagle on the final hole. Walker sunk a difficult par on the 18th to stay ahead of Day and claim his first major championship on the PGA Tour. A friend of Jet Linx and a client of our San Antonio Base, the team at Jet Linx is proud to support him on tour and in his demanding travel schedule. Tom Northington, Jet Linx San Antonio Base Partner and President, first introduced Walker to Jet Linx because “his need for travel from tournament to tournament was a perfect fit for our
business.” The on demand, personal nature of Jet Linx’s private jet service plus a private, local terminal in Walker’s hometown makes travel convenient, comfortable and specifically catered to the needs of Walker and his family. "Flying private with Jet Linx makes sense, especially when flying to spots that are hard to get to," noted Walker. "It's easier on my family, easier on everybody, and it sure is convenient. With our schedule, it changes daily, sometimes hourly, and Jet Linx is great about getting us what we need when we need it." “We’ll be there every step of the way,” said Tom Northington, Jet Linx San Antonio Base President and Partner. “Jimmy is a special guy, a gifted golfer, and a friend to everyone at Jet Linx.” Cheers to your continued success, Jimmy!
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After fighting for over a year, Elaine Harmon’s family was able to fully celebrate her legacy as a member of the Women’s Airforce Service Pilots. Harmon was inurned at Arlington National Cemetery in September.
Harmon had learned to fly while
a funeral, and her family was
working on her bachelor’s degree
responsible for paying to have her
at the University of Maryland. She
body returned home. During that
said in a 2006 interview that she’d needed a parent’s permission to take flight classes, and knowing that her mother would disapprove, she’d sent the forms to her father’s office. “Back in those days, women weren’t expected do things like this,
2006 interview, Harmon recalled passing a hat to collect money for one woman who had been killed in an accident. After the war, their service was kept a secret: classified and sealed for 35 years, according to a report by the Baltimore Sun.
and so many people were against the idea of women flying, endangering their lives,” she said. Later, she
Changes to that status started trickling through to
was one of the over 1,000 women selected from
the women. In 1977, President Jimmy Carter signed
over 25,000 applicants to serve in the program
legislation granting the WASPs full military status.
during World War II. After completing her training
In 1984, each WASP or a surviving family member
in 1944, she was stationed at Nellis Air Base, where
was decorated with a World War II Victory Medal,
she flew AT-6 Texan, the PT-17 and BT-13 trainers,
and those having served over a year received various
and co-piloted the B-17 Flying Fortress – but the
theater medals. Harmon herself was present in
program was disbanded soon after she joined.
2009 when President Barack Obama signed the bill awarding the pilots the Congressional Gold Medal, and
During the war, the women of the WASP program
attended a ceremony at the Capitol in 2010 to accept
had to make do without certain benefits, as they
her decoration.
weren’t considered full members of the Army. They weren’t issued uniforms until the program
A charter member of the Women in Military Service
was well established, so made do with whatever
for America Memorial, Harmon’s family planned to
they could approximate. If a WASP was killed in
hold a memorial service there before inurnment at
service – as 38 were – the military didn’t provide
Arlington National Cemetery – only to find out >>
the elaine harmon legacy
>> that the Secretary of the
always told me to write letters to
(R-AZ) and Representative Susan
Army had overturned a decision
complain about things that were
Davis (D-CA), and into the Senate
allowing WASPs burial at
wrong. And also to send thank
by Senator Barbara Mikulski
Arlington. Her daughter, Terry
you letters when things were
(D-MD) and Senator Joni Ernst
Harmon, and three of her
fixed,” Miller recalled. “I didn't
(R-IA). “Elaine Harmon and her
granddaughters led the charge
learn until I was much older
fellow WASP were a group of
to repeal the ruling, including
about how hard she and her
revolutionary women who put
launching a Change.org petition
WASP colleagues had to work
their lives on the line in service
to restore the status to WASPs.
in the 1970s to gain veterans
of our country. The WASP were
recognition, but that same
trailblazers for women in the
Erin Miller, one of Harmon’s
tenacity carried through even to
military, and deserved to be
granddaughters involved with the
small quotidian arguments.”
inurned at Arlington National
petition, said she’d always known
Cemetery with full military
that Harmon had flown planes
Miller told The Washington
honors,” said Senator Ernst. “I was
during World War II. “I even have
Post that the family wouldn’t
honored to work with a bipartisan
a photo when I was about 6 years
consider another alternative
group of women in Congress to
old wearing a t-shirt that states
to standing up for Harmon’s
pass legislation to restore the
‘Gammy Flew Planes in WWII.’
rights. “This is a family that’s
inurnment rights of the WASP
I was always proud of what she
not going to let it go,” she said
so they can rest in peace at
had done, but at the same time
in an interview. “My sister was a
Arlington National Cemetery.”
she didn't make a big deal out of
lobbyist, I’m an attorney, and we
it and it seemed like something
grew up watching her talking at
“I hope the legacy of this story
anyone in her position would have
conferences, testifying, talking to
has multiple facets: that more
done,” she said. Miller advised
people about what she did. We’re
people are exposed to the
that starting the petition with her
the family to do this.”
general history of the WASP, as
sisters was in the spirit of what Harmon herself would have done.
that was very important to my The petition gathered over
grandmother; that Congress can
178,724 supporters asking
do something positive and people
“Growing up, I heard my
Secretary of the Army Eric
should know about it since all we
grandmother regularly criticize
Fanning to make WASPs and
tend to hear are negative stories
the bureaucracy of the world.
other active duty designees
about their gridlocked legislation;
Watching her quietly argue with
eligible for inurnment at
it pays to be tenacious and fight
entities over a variety of small
Arlington. Legislation was
injustices and those who help fix
injustices I suppose indirectly
introduced into the House by
the problem should be praised for
influenced me and my family. She
Representative Martha McSally
it,” Miller said.
This is a family that’s not going to let it go. erin miller, attorney and granddaughter of elaine harmon
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PERSONAL SPACE TRAVEL IS ON THE HORIZON.
THE COSMIC QUEST FOR PERSONAL
cosmic quest
ABOVE: Photo courtesy of SpaceX. TOP/BOTTOM: Photo by Carl Maida. PREVIOUS PAGE: Photo by Corey Donohue.
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MAN HAS LOOKED TO SKY AND DREAMED OF TRAVELING THROUGH THE AIR SINCE THE BEGINNING OF MANKIND – ANCIENT LEGENDS OF GODS WITH WINGED FEET, AND THE FAILED FLIGHT OF ICARUS SHOW US EARLY LONGING FOR FLIGHT. From the story of Wan-Hoo, who attempted flight to the moon in a wicker chair attached to 47 rockets, to the 15th century designs for military rockets by Joanes de Fontana, attempts at spaceflight began almost as early as man could dream of it. Today, dreams are closer to reality than ever before – and for a select few with the cash to finance it, that reality is here. Space tourism isn’t here for everyone, yet, but it’s no longer
space enthusiasts. Both enjoy astrophotography, as well as studying the history of space travel – and keeping their eyes on what’s coming next. “I think there are a lot of people who want to go up into space, but who don’t want to spend the $20-40 million to go up there,” Donohue said. “That’s kind of what Virgin Galactic’s plan is.” Virgin Galactic, advertised as, “the world’s first commercial spaceline,” gives captivating headlines: “Ready To Become an Astronaut?” or “Only 553 people have been to space. Virgin Galactic is opening space to the rest of us.” A seat with Virgin Galactic “and membership of the Future Astronaut community” carries a price tag of $250,000 as a deposit. For that, SpaceShipTwo, carried by WhiteKnightTwo, will launch passengers above the NASA and US Air Force threshold of 50 miles (80 kilometers) and the Kármán line of 62 miles (100) kilometers so passengers earn their astronaut wings.
THE SPACE TRAVEL EXPERIENCE “As SpaceShipTwo coasts up into space, our astronauts will leave their seats and experience true, unencumbered weightlessness. The pilots will maneuver the spaceship in order to give the astronauts the best possible view of Earth and the blackness of space from the vehicle’s twelve large cabin windows.” – Virgin Galactic website
just around the corner. Carl Maida, Jet Linx Aviation Flight Coordination Team
Several minutes of weightlessness, then astronauts will
Lead, and Corey Donohue, Flight Coordination Specialist,
return to their personalized, custom-designed seats
haven’t signed up for their own personal space flights
for re-entry – and you’re headed back to your original
yet – but they are two of our team’s more knowledgeable
runway. It sounds almost too good to be true – and >>
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cosmic quest
>> it is, for now. A fatal crash occurred during a test
NASA has stated publicly that they aren’t interested in
flight in 2014, injuring pilot Peter Siebold and killing
the tourism game. "While we’re building the ISS, this
copilot Michael Alsbury. Since then, the team has rolled
is not the time to do something like that. In the early
out SpaceShipTwo’s successor – the VSS Unity – based
part of the program there is lot of work to be done and
on the same design, but with modifications to improve
equipment to be installed. It’s not a pleasure cruise," said
safety. Testing will still need to be done, in some
Brian Welch, a NASA spokesman, in a 2000 interview.
instances recreating the tests with the previous vessel. Maida posed that safety was likely one of the biggest Although it seems like we are on the precipice of private
concerns with space tourism reaching the United States.
space tourism, it’s been in the news since the late 1990s.
“It’s probably regulation and safety based. Things have
The first paying “space tourist,” Dennis Tito, visited the
to be certified, and even if you want to go into space,
International Space Station in 2001, staying for seven
you’ll need to do some sort of rigorous medical exam,”
days. Tito traveled through a collaboration with MirCorp,
he explained. Donohue agreed, adding that an interesting
a commercial company involving the Russian space
treaty would come into play: the Outer Space Treaty
program, and Space Adventures, Ltd. For the honor, it’s
of 1967. The treaty states that “the activities of non-
reported that Tito paid an estimated $20 million.
governmental entities in outer space, including the Moon and other celestial bodies, shall require authorization and
Since then, six more have flown on Soyuz rockets,
continuing supervision by the appropriate State Party to
working with the Russian space program to visit: one,
the Treaty," or, as Donohue surmised, “The country that
Richard Garriott, is the son of an astronaut and the first
they’re launching from is responsible for that rocket.”
offspring of an American astronaut to go into space – but the second second-generation space traveler, after
Even though space travel is still a ways off, there are
Russian cosmonaut and engineer Sergey Volkov.
many companies looking to do some sort of paid space
SpaceX. LEFT: SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket carves an arc of light into the sky above Florida’s Cape Canaveral Air Force Station as it launches the JCSAT-14 communications satellite in May, 2016. RIGHT: SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket and the JCSAT-14 spacecraft sit on Pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida the day prior to launch. Photos by SpaceX.
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flight. Jeff Bezos, founder and CEO of Amazon.com, founded Blue Origin in 2000, and released a plan in early 2016 that projected space flight as early as 2018. SpaceX, Space Adventures, and others are all interested in the same arena of space travel – but may have an eye to the future. “I don’t know what will come of it, if they will get enough people to sign up to go into space for fun, or if it will be something where they’ll have people board on a spacecraft and then fly to a different point,” Maida mused. “You can get to wherever you’re going much faster.” The FAA issued a commercial spaceport license to Midland International Airport in Texas, the first time an airport with passenger air service received clearance for spaceships. Other airports – like the Mojave Air and Space Port, have the spaceport license, but not regularly scheduled air service. Whatever comes next for personal space travel, you can
TRAVEL TO SPACE
ON FILM
// APOLLO 13 (1995) This is the film Maida and Donohue point to as piquing their interest in space travel. Directed by Ron Howard and featuring a star-studded cast (Tom Hanks, Bill Paxton, Kevin Bacon, Gary Sinise), the movie is based on the true story of the ill-fated 13th Apollo mission. // INTERSTELLAR (2014) A team of explorers travel through a wormhole in space to save mankind from extinction. Matthew McConaughey leads a brilliant cast, including Anne Hathaway and Jessica Chastain, through director Christopher Nolan’s stunning film. // PASSENGERS (2016) Its release isn’t scheduled until Dec. 2016, but a space drama starring Chris Pratt and Jennifer Lawrence is the movie we didn’t know we needed. Two passengers on a spacecraft traveling to a distant colony wake 60 years early after a malfunction in the sleep chambers: the plot has us hooked already.
bet that the team at Jet Linx will have our eyes pointed skyward, looking toward the stars. >>
Virgin Galactic. LEFT: Virgin Spaceship Unity is unveiled in Mojave, Calif. in Feb., 2016. VSS Unity is the first vehicle to be manufactured by The Spaceship Company. Photo by Mark Greenberg. RIGHT: Spaceship Unity is rolled onto the runway and christened by Richard Branson's granddaughter, Eva-Deia, who turned 1 year old that same day. Photo by Jack Brockway.
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cosmic quest
INSIDE SPACEPORT AMERICA about it, and I thought it was going to be a lot of work but it was going to be really fascinating what the commercial space industry was going to do with all of this cool technology,” she said. “I thought I’d do it for a year, and it’s been five and a half years now. But I’m glad I had my background in the Air Force because I’ve used almost every bit of what I learned, plus some on this job, because it’s a very broad job.” One of 10 FAA-licensed spaceports in the United States, Spaceport America is unique because it was built from In the Jornada del Muerto desert basin, Spaceport
scratch instead of adapted from an existing airport. “We
America seems to emerge from the ground as if
had the luxury of doing that, and I think we set the bar
about to take off – almost as if the Enterprise or
fairly high as to what these should look like,” Christine
the Millennium Falcon were emerging from the
smiled. “They should be exciting places, they should
desert terrain to look out on its 12,000 foot by 200
be inspirational places, and I think it’s pretty exciting
foot “spaceway,” with the vast desert encircling the
looking. It looks like the future.” Beauty and function
spaceport’s campus. Spaceport America is positioned
meet at Spaceport America: the terminal hangar
between Albuquerque and El Paso, about 25 miles from
facility leased by Virgin Galactic has won architectural
Truth or Consequences, New Mexico.
awards, and the building is certified LEED Gold. “[The LEED certification] is hard to do in any event, and for
“We call ourselves the first purpose-built commercial
such a complex building it was equally challenging,”
spaceport in the world in that we were made specifically
Christine admitted. “We had to bring all the materials
to be a commercial spaceport: we weren’t repurposed
in from quite a distance and even had to put the road
from a military facility, or a NASA facility, or something
in to get to the spaceport to bring the materials to the
like that,” explained Spaceport America’s outgoing
Spaceport. It’s basically a small city.” The spaceport is
CEO, Christine Anderson. “It was pretty wide-open as
self-contained with its own wells, wastewater systems,
to what one should look like and how to operate one.”
electricity, and even EMT and fire services. “None of
Christine retired from the Air Force after 30 years of
it was there. It was beautiful, high-desert country in
civilian experience, and soon became CEO of Spaceport
Southern New Mexico,” Christine explained.
America during its construction in 2011. “I’ve always said I’m so happy I had those years in the Air Force, because
“When I first got this job over five years ago I called a
it’s so hard to prepare for a job like this,” she smiled.
few airports and asked ‘What does your business model
Christine spent over 10 years of her Air Force experience
look like? How do you sustain yourself?’ Invariably,
working on space systems, and had experience operating
they said we get money from airplane travel, of course,
out of military spaceports when she was contacted
but we also have a broader business base,” Christine
about the position at Spaceport America. “I thought
explained. Airports may receive income from parking,
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rental car services, and concessions, and Christine took that advice to heart. “We are in an emerging industry. It isn’t a real stable and predictable business base yet,” she said. “A lot of these companies are in their test stages and sometimes they have their setbacks.” These setbacks Christine referenced have led some to call
[Space travel] is a real catalyst for the next generation to get excited about science and math. christine anderson, outgoing ceo, spaceport america
Spaceport America ahead of its time: ready for its tenants before its tenants are ready to fly into space. Today, the spaceport has expanded its book of business to include different launches, more tourism and events, and it has
in a jaw-dropping stunt at the facility’s dedication
even been a filming location for a new movie, The Space
as “The Gateway to Space,” showering the building
Between Us, set to release in December 2016. “Because
with Champagne. Up Aerospace operates missions
it is such a beautiful space, we thought tourism – or
under NASA’s Flight Opportunities program, and
terrestrial tourism, as we like to call it – is one avenue for
has flown over a dozen missions from the spaceport.
revenue, but there’s also others such as the film industry,
Exos Aerospace Systems & Technologies, Inc., is
photoshoots for cars and motorcycles, weddings, and
another tenant, a company interested in the cargo
corporate events,” she noted. Spaceport America hosts
transportation aspect of space travel, and SpaceX also
an open house twice a year, in April and October, allowing
rents property at the spaceport.
private pilots to fly in and the local public to drive in. Christine is excited to see the future of space travel The spaceport continues to diversify its offerings with
through Spaceport America. She likened the early days of
its tenants, who use the facility for unmanned aerial
space travel to those of air travel. “I think now with space
vehicle (UAV, or drone) testing, satellite ground stations,
travel, eventually it’s going to be just like the train or the
and more. The Spaceport can support vertical suborbital
airplane in that you don’t have to think about it, you’re
launches, as well as horizontal launches – like those used
going to get in and you’re going to go somewhere.” In
by Virgin Galactic, and those used by other airplanes.
addition to opening up the doors of travel, Christine
“We can support aviation types of companies that want
believes that the advancements in space travel will
to do aerospace testing – not necessarily the ‘space’
encourage students to look into STEM fields. “This is a
part but the ‘aero,’” Christine explained.
real catalyst for the next generation to get excited about science and math … I say if kids are interested in those
The anchor of the spaceport, Virgin Galactic signed
fields, there's no reason why they can't participate in
a 20-year lease with the facility, and Virgin founder
this. It’s going to be so exciting in the future, and it's
Richard Branson rappelled from the roof of the terminal
going to be wide open where you can go from a career
(accompanied by his children and ballet dancers)
perspective and a transportation perspective.”
Photos courtesy of Spaceport America. S O A RChristine FA L L Anderson. 1 6 // 99 OPPOSITE PAGE. INSET:
cosmic quest
FROM SOMEONE WHO'S BEEN THERE
From a young age, Clayton Anderson knew he
make it seem. Clayton joined the Johnson Space
wanted to be an astronaut. “My mom would
Center in 1983 after finishing his Master of
tell you, if she were still around, that when I was
Science in Aerospace Engineering, and moved
six we often discussed that I wanted to be an
to the Mission Operations Directorate (MOD)
astronaut,” he said. He recalled the story of his
in 1988 as a Flight Design Manager. During that
participation in his hometown’s summertime
time, he applied for the astronaut program 15
carnival, before superstores started stocking
times before being selected in June 1998. “I was
Halloween costumes, and wearing a homemade
an engineer at NASA for at least 13 of the 15
astronaut suit. “Getting a costume was a little
years,” he recalled. Clayton’s work was fulfilling,
more difficult and required a little more creativity,
and even though the thought of 15 rejected
so my mom grabbed her Reynolds aluminum
applications might have turned others away,
foil and grabbed a hat box out of her closet,”
his Midwest work ethic saw him through. “I had
he noted. Since then, Clayton has worn a more
gainful employment within my group, and I was
official astronaut uniform – during his time at
contributing to the mission,” he said. “I tried to
NASA, he spent five months on the International
continue to work hard and do the right thing,
Space Station – but he still remembers his
impress my bosses if I could, and hope that
hometown parade with great pride. “And I didn’t
enough people recognized my contributions so
win, that’s what was bad,” he laughed. “I got beat
maybe I’d get a shot later.
No Ordinary Spaceman.
by Toto and Dorothy. I think she had a real dog in
ABOVE: Nebraska's Clayton Anderson served five months on the International Space Station (ISS). OPPOSITE PAGE. LEFT: Space selfie! A lighter moment in space with Anderson. CENTER: Anderson snapped this photo of the eye of Hurricane Fenix while aboard the ISS. RIGHT: Superman! Anderson noted the fun-side of his time in space, including the superhuman feelings that come with weightlessness. Photos by Clayton Anderson. Visit Clayton online at astroclay.com or on Twitter at @Astro_Clay. His book, The Ordinary Spaceman: From Boyhood Dreams to Astronaut, is on sale now.
her picnic basket. That’s what did it.”
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"I think that it was one of the keys that helped me get enough exposure to the right people so
Clayton’s space flight fascination continued
that when I interviewed the next time, they knew
through his childhood. “On Christmas Eve in
who I was and had an idea of what I was capable
1968, around midnight, Mom and Dade woke my
of, both in engineering and in leadership.” Clayton
brother and sister and me and put us in front of a
is quick to downplay his hard work when talking
black and white TV on the floor,” he remembered.
about his accomplishments. “That’s lucky, is what
“We watched the Apollo 8 astronauts go behind
it is,” he said. “I tell people a lot that applying to
the moon for the first time in history.”
be an astronaut is easy, getting picked is hard.”
The path for Nebraska’s first – and so far, only
Clayton was assigned to the crew of STS-118,
– astronaut wasn’t as smooth as those stories
scheduled to go to the International Space
What struck me the most was that I believed [the Earth] was put together by a higher power than me. clayton anderson, astronaut
Station in August 2007. He had completed much of his
spin, I had super strength.” Clayton also noted that being
training with that crew, getting to know them and how to
able to see the earth from above was his other favorite part
work with them, when he was told “last minute” that he would
of his time on the ISS. “It gives you a chance to reflect a little
instead launch with the crew of STS-117. “Essentially, they were
bit, and it strengthened my faith in God, because it’s just so
going to launch me into space, keep me for a day, and then
amazing to look out that window and see the place where
once we docked with the space station they were going to
humans live and work and play and do wonderful things in a
push me through the hatch and I was going to become the
place that has beautiful, deadly deserts; rain forests; mountain
space station guy,” he recalled. “The nice thing about NASA’s
ranges,” he recalled. “It’s an impressive place, and to see it
training is that it’s pretty consistent no matter what crew
from space, many of us get the perspective of ‘Yes, we should
you’re assigned with.” Once on board the ISS, Clayton was
protect the earth more,’ and that’s true, but what struck me
one of three on board. “At the time, I was one American with
the most was that I believed it was put together by a higher
two Russians,” he recalled.
power than me.”
Adapting to weightlessness and the everyday act of living in
He listed “Famous Cities from Nebraska” daily, and his love
the space station took a little while – like learning how to eat
of his home state was so evident that Fyodor Yurchikhin,
without gravity. “Most of the tasks get easier as you adapt to
the Russian commander on board with Clayton, named two
weightlessness and the ability to use tools and move around
satellites after Clayton’s home state. “[They were] outdated
and stabilize yourself,” Clayton recalled. “At first it’s a little
parts of the ISS, both items were jettisoned by me during
awkward and then you get into a groove and learn the tricks
a 7 hour and 41-minute spacewalk (EVA) in July, 2007,”
of the trade.” Clayton recalled the kindness of the Russian
Clayton explained. Keeping up his connection to Nebraska
cosmonauts on board the space station, who gave him tips
helped Clayton feel grounded, in a way, and also gave him a
to help him adapt. Once he was used to the environment, he
way to help inspire future Nebraskans to follow in his flight
said, it was one of his favorite aspects of being in space. “I
plan. “I am proud to be Nebraska’s first and only astronaut,
was Superman every day,” he said wistfully. “I could fly, I could
and I certainly hope I am not her last.”
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THE PLAYERS IN THE RACE TO
COMMERCIAL SPACE TRAVEL // BLUE ORIGIN Founded by Amazon.com founder Jeff Bezos, Blue Origin is based in Kent, Washington. The company has slowly shifted its focus from suborbital to orbital flight, and in 2015, announced plans to manufacture and fly its orbital launch vehicle from Florida Space Coast. // BOEING Yes, “that” Boeing! Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is one of the company’s five divisions. Its portfolio includes manned and unmanned aircraft programs, space and satellite systems, intelligence and security systems, and extensive integration expertise. BDS is a $30 billion business with about 50,000 employees worldwide. // SPACE ADVENTURES Space Adventures offers space camps and astronaut training, but is planning to offer travel around the moon on a 10-day space journey. The company was founded in 1998, and boasts that its clients have cumulatively spent close to three months in space and traveled over 36 million miles. // SPACEX Founded in 2002 by Elon Musk, SpaceX designs, manufacturers, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. Its Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy craft launch from Cape Canaveral, and the company has boasted successful missions launching spacecraft and satellites into space. // VIRGIN GALACTIC Called “The First Commercial Spaceline,” Virgin Galactic and its enigmatic founder Richard Branson have sold ($200,000) tickets to more than 700 people for a two-hour spaceflight – including Leonardo DiCaprio, Justin Bieber, and Tom Hanks. Of course, they’ve also handled the in-flight entertainment: the company has announced that Lady Gaga will be scheduled to perform on a Galactic flight. // WORLD VIEW Although its silhouette is familiar, the vehicle preferred by World View might seem an odd choice for space travel. The stratollites, as they’re called, resemble a transparent, jellyfish-like hot air balloon, can reach an altitude of up to 46 km and haul a payload capacity of up to 4,500 kg.
cosmic quest
REFLECTIONS FROM THE LAST MAN ON THE MOON “America's challenge of today has forged man's destiny
also vividly remember one day at school in 1972 when our
of tomorrow. And, as we leave the moon… we leave as
teacher told us that we were the generation that would
we came and, God willing, as we shall return, with peace
one day be able to travel into space and to the moon for
and hope for all mankind.”
our holidays! Such was the speed of development at that time that anything seemed possible … but of course it
Apollo 17 Commander Eugene Cernan spoke those words
didn't pan out that way, and Gene Cernan is still the last
from the surface of the moon on December 13, 1972, and
man to have walked on the moon.”
when he boarded the lunar module for the last time, he didn’t know that over four decades later, none would
The film contrasts Cernan’s life today with his past as an
have followed in his dusty footprints. Cernan understands
astronaut, and new footage was shot by BAFTA-winning
clearly that the effects of going to the moon are long-
cinematographer Tim Cragg. Craig cites the human desire
lasting, even life-changing. “Imagine sitting on a soft
to learn and explore for continued passion for and interest
swing on God’s front porch,” he said. “Looking back at the
in the space program. “The boundaries of space as far
Earth and its beauty – the blues of the oceans, the whites
as exploration is concerned are quite limitless. Humans
of the snow and clouds, surrounded by the blackest
have been inspired by planets, moons and stars from the
black you can conceive in your mind with thousands and
outset, always searching, asking questions and finding new
thousands of stars – it was just absolutely incredible.”
answers,” he said. “Most inspiring of all are the voyages into space by humans - and to a lesser degree, robots.
Cernan is the subject of “The Last Man on the Moon,” a
Don't get me wrong, some truly remarkable unmanned
documentary directed by Mark Craig, based on Cernan’s
technology has been sent into space, but as Gene Cernan
autobiography of the same name. “The Apollo era was a
would say: ‘No one ever gave a robot a ticker tape parade!’
really exciting, inspiring one, and there was a lot of space-
It's the human endeavor, with all the inherent risks that go
related consumer goods around,” Craig recalled. “But I
with it, that really captures the public's imagination.”
The Last Man on the Moon. OPPOSITE PAGE: Astronaut Gene Cernan, subject of the documentary "The Last Man on the Moon," on the surface of the moon in 1972. THIS PAGE: Cernan revisited many key locations in his journey to the moon for the documentary, including Cape Canaveral, some 40 years after his time there. Photos courtesy of Gene Cernan and Mark Craig.
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event calendar
EVENTS WHERE TO BE // WHEN TO BE THERE
NOVEMBER 2–4 denver international wine festival
Denver, CO Taste incredible wines and explore the Mile-High City.
denverwinefest.com
NOVEMBER 24 NOVEMBER 11–13 spaceport america drone summit
Las Cruces, NM This event will bring together drone enthusiasts to share in three action-packed days of racing and workshops.
spaceportamericadronesummit.com
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macy’s thanksgiving day parade
New York, NY See the 90th edition of this iconic parade, and watch for your favorite characters to float down 6th Avenue.
social.macys.com/parade
DECEMBER 1–4
DECEMBER 31
art basel miami beach
new year’s eve
Miami Beach, FL
New York, NY
A must-see for art connoisseurs.
Watch the ball drop at the most famous
For more information on Art Basel
New Year’s Eve party ever.
celebrations worldwide, see our article on page 6.
newyearseve.nyc
artbasel.com
JANUARY 2
JANUARY 19–29
rose bowl
sundance film festival
Pasadena, CA
Park City, UT
The 103rd Rose Bowl will take place
See next year’s Oscar winners in
on a Monday, due to a longstanding
this famous festival showcasing new
“Never on Sunday” tradition.
work from American and international
tournamentofroses.com
independent filmmakers.
sundance.org
FEBRUARY 5 superbowl li
Houston, TX See the best in professional football duke it out for the title.
nfl.com/superbowl/51
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a credit card over the secure Noulli site: friends
privately, were requesting the ability to share
looking to travel together for a weekend
flights; and then, we noticed how many private
getaway can all book the same flight and pay
flights across the country fly at less than full
separately without the hassle of splitting an
capacity,” he said. “Now, with crowdsourcing
invoice after the fact. “It just makes it easier,
and crowdfunding more ubiquitous than ever, it
especially when they’re all traveling to the
seemed like the right time to bring the service
same place together,” she explained.
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Jet Linx Atlanta brought together the art of Thomas Arvid and the wines of Silver Oak for an elegant August evening.
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"Just in Case" by Thomas Arvid.
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AN ELEVATED EVENT
WITH THOMAS ARVID Thomas Arvid is surrounded by inspiration at his home wine cellar (right). His passion for wine and incredible skill can be seen in his completed paintings (such as "Bin There," shown above) that are coveted by galleries and collectors across the country and the world. "Wine is a great subject because people are familiar with it; they really connect to it. My paintings are really the landscapes between people sharing wine – it's amazing that my collectors find personal fulfillment in my work, especially when I'm just doing what I love," Arvid said. He dazzled guests at the Jet Linx Atlanta event with a live demonstration (below).
Photos courtesy of Thomas Arvid.
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LET JET LINX ATLANTA INTRODUCE YOU TO AMERICA'S PREEMINENT PAINTER OF WINE When gazing upon the works of Thomas Arvid, you might think you are looking at pieces from a talented photographer.
although his paintings reflect a
Light dances on the surface of a
The photorealism of his work
glass of merlot, reflections peek
has gained Arvid international
back from a shiny silver corkscrew,
acclaim. His far-reaching appeal
In this vast world, you never know when inspiration might strike and I like being able to pick up my watercolors or a charcoal and begin painting in the moment.
every detail on each wine label
includes work represented by over
thomas arvid, painter
sits perfectly in focus. The power
30 elite art galleries in the United
of Arvid’s work lies in the secret
States, Canada, and Japan, with
behind these details – he is not a
collectors willing to wait years
photographer, but an acclaimed
for the opportunity to claim one
Today, Arvid and his wife, Vanessa,
painter who has rightly earned the
of his originals for their personal
head Thomas Arvid Fine Art,
title “America’s Preeminent Painter
collection. Influential wineries
Inc., one of the most successful
of Wine.”
such as Silver Oak Cellars collect
boutique art publishing companies
sense of ease and comfort, there is a deep amount of contemplation and detail in each Arvid canvas. "An oil on canvas piece can take anywhere from four to six months to complete," Arvid mused. "On average, there are over 1,000 hours spent on each piece."
Arvids because he reflects the
in the country. They founded
Arvid's passion for art and wine
craftsmanship of their wine on
the company in 2000, and are
directs his work and is ever-
canvas. In fact, Arvid has been a
dedicated to the distribution
present in his life: a collector
staple at Silver Oak Release Day
of Arvid's limited editions and
of both, he strives to capture
for over a decade, painting live
originals across the country and
the pleasures of wine and the
on site at the event and mingling
the world. And the artist is always
connections it helps to form in
with guests over art and wine. "It
ready to capture the spirit of the
each piece. The self-taught artist
is always inspiring to be at one
world around him. "After all the
has a deep conviction that wine
of these annual events – I love
years of traveling, I have adapted
should be approachable and each
spending time with people, the
my ability to be able to paint pretty
painting reflects the casual way
beautiful scenery and of course, the
much anywhere. Even when I am
that we enjoy wine today. And
exceptional wine!" he exclaimed.
away from home, my art kit is >>
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1) A LEGACY OF LUXURY The event at Jet Linx Atlanta featured two static displays, including the new Legacy 500 from Embraer Executive Jets (check out our story on page 108 for more on this aircraft!). The jet dazzled guests, who sipped cocktails on the ramp and had the chance to explore the interior of the jet for conversation.
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2) DETAILED EXPLANATION Thomas Arvid is known for the precision and detail in his works, characteristics that have earned him the title "America's preeminent painter of wine." With a glass of Silver Oak in hand, Arvid spoke to the crowd about his artistic process and his favorite subject – wine!
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3) A TALENTED TEAM Members of the Jet Linx Atlanta team were on hand at the event to mingle with current clients and meet potential members. From left to right: Natalie Snodgrass, Client Services Specialist; Beau Freeman, DIrector of Jet Card Sales; Chandler Hartley, Client Services Specialist; and Tami Reynolds, Client Services Specailist.
4) COME TOGETHER Jay Vidlak (center, with Base Partner John Snodgrass, left), Executive Vice President at the Jet Linx National Operations Center, joined Jet Linx Atlanta for the event. "Everyone seemed to thoroughly enjoy Thomas and his beautiful art collection on display," Vidlak commented. "His passion for what he does is obvious, stunning, and infectious!"
5) A SPECIAL SURPRISE Thomas Arvid, who is soon moving from Atlanta to the islands of Hawaii, was surprised by a longtime friend and the Jet Linx team with a special send-off – a ukulele made of Kona wood. The gesture brought many smiles to the artist as he proudly displayed the gift. The back reads, "From all your fans in Georgia – Mahalo!”
6) PHENOMENAL RESPONSE Also on display at the August event, a Phenom 300. Beau Freeman, Jet Linx Atlanta Director of Jet Card Sales, noted the warm reception to the special event. "As one client put it, 'art, wine, and airplanes…. my three favorite things!'" he exclaimed. "We were excited to bring these elements together for a memorable night."
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JUST IN CASE Beautifully in focus, “Just In Case” demonstrates Arvid’s flawless mastery of composition. The artful jumble of corks presents a harmonious juxtaposition of order and chaos brought to life by Arvid’s unerring ability to use light, texture and depth to his advantage. Accepting the invitation to savor the symphony of details, we savor the final few sips and look with pleasure on the collection of memories laid before us.
O WHAT A NIGHT In exquisite detail, Arvid introduces us to a whole new world of wine. Evoking the ethereal beauty of the Willamette Valley, the contrast of soft blues and golden browns echoes the rolling vistas of Oregon vineyards. With three great bottles to share, reminiscing about a great trip is the best part of the evening... “O What a Night” indeed!
CURRENT WORKS of THOMAS ARVID
IN GOOD TIME Savoring the last glass of an old favorite provokes an interesting dilemma... continue the celebration or save the last bottle? With the rich crimson in the glass and fresh stain on the cork you can taste the nostalgia of that first night years ago. Resisting the temptation to keep the memory going, the final bottle remains just out of reach, reminding us that all things come “In Good Time.”
WELL TRAVELLED A worldly celebration, “Well Travelled” captures the rare opportunity to savor the best of three continents. Golden threads in earthy granite cast an old world charm on a modern setting, an enviable sampling of newly accomplished and traditionally honored estates. With a big night ahead and friends ready to share, the only journey to make is one to the cellar. Collected throughout the country and abroad, Arvid’s art inspires international acclaim with its ability to evoke memories beyond the canvas.
Photos courtesy of Thomas Arvid. Descriptions courtesy of ThomasArvid.com.
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>> not far away," he commented.
been exclusive to specific annual
There was no shortage of incredible
"In this vast world, you never know
release events at the winery in Napa
food and wine to round out the event.
when inspiration might strike and
Valley. This event marked the first
"We served three Silver Oak and
I like being able to pick up my
time an exhibit of such pieces was
Twomey wines; the 2014 Russian River
watercolors, or a charcoal and
accessible outside Napa Valley, a
Pinot Noir, 2015 Sauvignon Blanc, and
begin painting in the moment."
truly special treat for guests.
of course the 2012 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon," noted Chandler
Jet Linx Atlanta came together
Smith noted the elements of the
Hartley, Client Services Specialist for
with Arvid, U.S. Trust, and Vinings
event came together naturally,
Jet Linx Atlanta. Hartley played a key
Gallery to create a spectacular
with incredible art blended with
role in designing and executing the
evening dedicated to fine wine,
fantastic wine and two of the newest
event, and worked to plan a menu that
art and aircraft. The art on display
and most technologically advance
complimented the great wine. Guests
included three originals, four
business jets on display, a Phenom
enjoyed sirloin steak skewers, wild
limited editions, two sublimations
300 and Legacy 450. "You couldn’t
mushroom and asiago bruschetta,
on metal, two limited editions
help but be impressed with this
white bean puree with capers, and
on wine crate, a limited edition
combination," he said. "Not only was
olive oil and dill-marinated shrimp
sculpture, and a limited edition
our private terminal a unique setting,
salad on endive. "It was all a fabulous
watercolor, with the artist
but the atmosphere was electric!"
pairing," she said.
ARVID ASTOUNDS VIEWERS WITH INTRICATE DETAILS AND HIS MASTERY OF LIGHT AND DEPTH demonstrating his talents live on
The aircraft brought an exciting,
Arvid will soon move from Atlanta
site. "The only word to describe it
interactive component to the event,
to Hawaii, and the Atlanta team
is 'special,'" noted Ron Smith,
allowing current and prospective
took the opportunity to provide
Jet Linx Atlanta Base President.
Jet Linx clients the opportunity
him with a special farewell.
"His talent is jaw-dropping, and
to explore the latest jets. "It was
"Thomas is not just a talented
seeing him in action left everyone
especially nice to have the Phenom
painter, but he really enjoys playing
awestruck at his abilities." Beau
300 and Legacy 450 on static
the guitar as well," Hartley said.
Freeman, Director of Jet Card
demo to show our guests," noted
"We gave him a ukulele that was
Sales for Jet Linx Atlanta, echoed
Freeman. "Embraer was a great
handmade from Kona wood native
the reaction to Arvid and his
partner to us in the evening, with
to the Hawaiian islands. Mahalo,
pieces. "The attention to detail in
members of their team onsite for
Thomas!"
his work was astounding in person
the evening to talk about the jet
and gave life-like qualities to the
and answer questions."
paintings," he said. Collections featuring the family of
FOR MORE INFORMATION & TO VIEW WORKS FOR SALE, VISIT THOMASARVID.COM.
Silver Oak wines have, in the past,
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From the Flight Deck features insights from the core of
Third Class Medical Certificates allow a pilot
our aviation family – our pilots! This issue, learn more about
to exercise the privileges of a Private Pilot.
flight medical certificates with Mike Kopp, Jet Linx Director
Commercial Pilots require Second Class
of Operations and longtime pilot.
medical certification. The pilot of an aircraft in commercial operations that requires more
Pilots are not only required to be technically proficient
than one pilot (when an Airline Transport Pilot
but also medically qualified in that they must maintain a
(ATP) certificate is required) must maintain a
certain level of physical and mental health. The Federal
First Class Medical. Jet Linx Aviation pilots are
Aviation Administration (FAA) has an entire chapter
required to obtain a First Class Medical.
dedicated to medical certification for pilots. The physical health of a pilot is checked at intervals specified by the
Airline Transport Pilots who are under the age
FAA in FAR part 67. This section in the Code of Federal
of 40 years require a medical examination once
Regulations defines the parameters of health that a
annually. The First Class Medical also requires
pilot must maintain in order to serve in various positions
an EKG at the first exam after their 35th birthday, and
as a pilot. Vision, hearing, blood pressure, blood sugar,
then once a year after their 40th birthday. After the pilot's
and heart health are the primary areas of focus in pilot
40th birthday, an exam is required every six months to
medical examinations. Medical, driving, and criminal
maintain a First Class Medical certificate.
history are investigated as well during medical exams, and pilots are queried on sleep patterns, medication use, and
A Second Class Medical Certificate expires at the
mental health. These in-depth exams and background
end of the 12th month following the date of their last
checks ensure pilots are medically safe, and in turn able
examination regardless of age. EKGs are not required for
to provide continued safe service for the passengers on
a Second Class Medical. A Third Class Medical Certificate
their aircraft.
is valid for 24 months or 5 years depending on whether or not that pilot has reached their 40th birthday.
Pilot medical certificates are divided into three classes: First, Second, and Third. Each class of medical certificate
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DC TIMES THREE A strategic alliance with ProJet expands the DC team and fleet, with personal service now available from three area locations.
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DULLES
LEESBURG
MANASSAS
This September, Jet Linx DC and ProJet Aviation, a DC-
With the assumption of the ProJet fleet, Jet Linx DC has
based FBO and charter company, formed a strategic
expanded its service operations to include three area
alliance that expanded the Jet Linx DC fleet and team.
airports including the Jet Linx private terminal at Dulles
Our DC Base assumed the ProJet managed fleet as
International Airport (IAD), Manassas Regional Airport
well as 15 experienced private aviation team members,
(HEF), and Leesburg Executive Airport (JYO) where
including pilots, leadership experts and client service
ProJet is headquartered.
and maintenance professionals. “Our three locations provide the most comprehensive “The addition of ProJet’s fleet to our already growing
geographic coverage of the Washington, DC market of
fleet of aircraft in the DC metropolitan area reinforces
any aircraft management and charter company in the
our commitment to provide the best, and most
region,” noted Greg Kinsella, Base President >>
convenient, local service to our clients,” said Jamie Walker, President & CEO of Jet Linx. “Strategically, Leesburg is the closest General Aviation airport to Dulles and Virginia’s horse and wine country, making ProJet an ideal partner for us and for our Jet Card clients and aircraft owners in the area.”
Proudly serving the Nation's Capitol. OPPOSITE PAGE: Jet Linx DC Director of Jet Card Sales Molly Brady (left) and Client Services Specialist Dawn Schrammel (right) await a client departure from the Dulles private terminal. ABOVE: Following the formation of a strategic alliance with ProJet, Base President Greg Kinsella now leads a team of over 20 aviation professionals in the local area.
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Our three locations provide the most comprehensive geographic coverage of the Washington, DC market.
FRIENDS OF THE DC COMMUNITY Members of the DC team reflect on some of their favorite community involvement in 2016.
greg kinsella, base president, jet linx dc
>> for Jet Linx DC. “The
at Manassas Regional Airport, and
Washington, DC market is very
Challenger 604, Hawker 800XP,
geographically diverse and
and Piaggio Avanti II at Leesburg
challenged whereby the travel
Executive Airport. “Our local fleet
time between our clients homes,
is also backed by the national Jet
offices and the aircraft is notable.
Linx fleet of an additional 70+
Offering aircraft and facilities
aircraft,” Kinsella said. “There is no
at three different area airports
other aircraft management and
provides our clients with the most
charter solution, either local or
options to minimize the impact of
national, that provides the benefits
this geographic challenge.”
of a high quality national operation and delivers it personally at the
ProJet will continue its FBO
local level like Jet Linx DC.”
services at Leesburg Executive Airport and members of the Jet
With a team of dedicated client
Linx DC team will operate out of
service specialists and local
a private terminal facility that is
management providing personal
part of the ProJet FBO campus.
attention to our clients from all
Kinsella sees tremendous upside
three locations, Jet Linx DC will
in the experience and depth the
continue to bring the highest in
Jet Linx DC team gains from
customer service to the DC area.
base president
Greg Kinsella Jet Linx DC had the opportunity to support the Northern Virginia Urban League by offering the premier auction item at their Annual Gala held at the prestigious Army Navy Club in Arlington, VA this Spring. The trip to Pinehurst Resort for two days/one night with private jet transportation on our Hawker 900XP raised a significant portion of the funds needed to support the Northern Virginia Urban League’s ASTEAM Summer Program. ASTEAM stands for Aviation, Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math. This program provided a 4-week innovative, state-of-the-art training and hands on learning for more than 125 students in grades K through 5. Students were able to stimulate and develop their imagination, enhance critical thinking, and refine creative skills needed to inform perception and boost problem solving skills. It is important that our sponsorships accomplish two things: make a true impact on the community and expose Jet Linx to prospective customers. This is win-win. As an additional bonus, the prize winner used the trip to celebrate the engagement of their daughter. They brought their soon to be son-in law and his parents on this unforgettable trip. We surprised them with Champagne on the flight down and are still talking about the unforgettable experience to this day! This experience was truly win-win-win!
adding ProJet talent. “I believe Jet Linx brings an “Every person who has joined us
extremely customer-focused,
from ProJet brings an incredible
comprehensive, and competitive
amount of talent, ability, and
private aviation solution to a
experience that will only make
significant market that was
Jet Linx DC stronger,” he said.
bifurcated between a handful of
“Our larger local team combined
small local operators with varying
with the capabilities at the Jet
levels of capability and the national
Linx National Operations Center
operators that offer “clinical”
yields a very powerful solution
capability, in other words, little or no
for our clients and prospects.”
personal touch at service delivery,”
The local fleet in Jet Linx DC
Kinsella said. “Our move to assume
includes a Hawker 900XP and a
additional aircraft and talent from
Lear 60 at the Jet Linx private
ProJet reaffirms our commitment to
terminal in Dulles (see next page
bring the best in private aviation to
for a closer look!), a Falcon 900
Washington, DC.”
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director of jet card sales
Molly Brady While each and every event has been special, I most enjoyed the horse show at Upperville. I learned a lot about the sport and now share a passion for both the owners of the horses and the jumpers! It was an honor to be part of such a historic event. I grew to love the Upperville/Middleburg area and it was a breath of fresh air to get out of the DC traffic for a week and mingle with the horse show's finest. I look forward to attending again next year!
A DREAM TERMINAL AT DULLES The Jet Linx private terminal at Dulles International Airport (IAD) offers comfort and a place to unwind.
Jet Linx offers our clients something often overlooked in private jet travel through third-party FBOs – actual privacy. "You really can't get more private than our Dulles terminal in the DC area," said Molly Brady, Direct of Jet Card Sales for Jet Linx DC. "Our members and aircraft owners enjoy the space before and after their flights as if it was their own home." The DC team takes great pride in creating a welcoming atmosphere for Jet Linx clients and their guests in a space with a very modern yet friendly feel. "We often cater lunches for business meetings, pour afternoon cocktails preflight or provide morning breakfasts including a bloody mary bar to get your vacation started! It doesn't feel like a terminal at all!" The private terminal at Dulles offers many of the comforts of home, including Wifi and a bar stocked with beverages and snacks. In fact, the kitchen-esque features in the space exert the same influence as they might in your own home. "I notice when our passengers come in they tend to 'hang in the kitchen' first before relaxing on our couches and watching TV, which makes me laugh and think – isn't that what usually happens when you visit someone else's home?!" laughed Brady.
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For the average pilot, [NextGen] has become ADS-B Out, because that’s its first mandate, but worldwide it has all different meanings. dr. woody saland, director of avionics programs & pilot training, dassault falcon jet corporation
what is nextgen?
The phrase NextGen is used to refer to a wide group of initiatives the FAA is implementing in stages, starting in 2012 and going through 2025. The overall goal of the NextGen program, or programs, is multifold: as a whole, NextGen will relieve air traffic congestion, reduce fuel consumption and emissions, and improve location and communication technologies. “If you’re flying just domestically, NextGen affects business jets really only with the first mandate, which
When the Wright Brothers first took flight at Kitty Hawk in 1903, the aircraft they used was built largely of wood and fabric, with a homemade engine. Indulge for a moment in the idea of Wilbur and Orville seeing a modern-day private jet: the awe of seeing the shape, the luxurious interior, and all of the technical specifications. Modern-day range and flight capabilities have advanced tremendously – and new safety requirements, like NextGen, are far removed from the technology available to the early pioneers of aviation. Take a look at current flight technology, like the NextGen requirements, and then see how some of today’s aircraft are incorporating those technologies while paving the way toward the aircraft of the future.
today is ADS-B [Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast] Out by 2020,” said Dr. Woody Saland, Director of Avionics Programs and Pilot Training at Dassault Falcon Jet Corporation. Dr. Saland, a typed and rated pilot, holds a PhD in aerospace engineering and works with teams across the company. An industry veteran, he has seen the mandates and programs change and grow in the United States and abroad. “For the average pilot, [NextGen] has become ADS-B Out, because that’s its first mandate, but worldwide it has all different meanings,” he explained. ADS-B Out lets aircraft broadcast information to other aircraft and Air Traffic Control; ADS-B In allows the aircraft to receive broadcasted information. “Europe has Single European Sky, and other initiatives, and ADS-B is required now in Australia across the entire continent. Our Falcons go worldwide and we’ve got to be able to accommodate
next generation interiors
THIS PAGE: The Legacy 500, which boasts the only stand-up cabin and flat floor in its class, offers incredible flexibility in customization, with interior finishes that range from light and airy to deep and sophisticated. Photos by Embraer Executive Jets. OPPOSITE PAGE: The Citation Latitude offers room to stretch your legs, with plenty of room for the entire team on long trips. Photo by Textron Aviation.
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both mandates and technologies worldwide. It’s a bigger program and a different concept sometimes than just the United States.” “ADS-B Out is an evolutionary step in communication between the aircraft and other airspace consumers. Current transponders enable ATC and other aircraft to know your aircraft's relative position and altitude. ADS-B adds important information to help project and prevent traffic conflicts by estimating intent," explained Jake Biggs, Textron Aviation's aftermarket engineering manager. The FAA refers to ADS-B as the future of air traffic control and the backbone of the NextGen system. GPS satellite signals determine ground speed, aircraft location and more, while also sending traffic and weather information to the aircraft. “It’s going to give
GET TO KNOW THE NEXT GENERATION
Air Traffic Control better and precise locations of all the traffic,” Saland noted. “For the end-user, it’s just a safety issue that you don’t have to rely on ground radar to keep track of planes.” >>
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THE NEXT GENERATION
CITATION LATITUDE
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ABOUT THE CITATION LATITUDE The new Citation Latitude includes a wide, standup, flat-floor interior, for a comfortable cabin experience for both business and personal travel. Electrically operated stairs lower to the ramp and back without intruding on the cabin, which can seat up to 9 passengers. The Latitude has the ability to fly farther, thanks to an advanced airframe – and the ability to land at shorter runways. The flight deck is centered around Garmin G5000 avionics, and will provide pilots with the comfort and information they need for a reliable and efficient flight. The Garmin™ Synthetic Vision Technology™ (SVT) system offers a virtual-reality view of terrain, obstacles, traffic and runways-everything beyond the widescreen. Using the terrain-altering database, pilots get a realistic picture of what lies beyond the nose of the Citation Latitude.
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>> As of April 2016, more than 18,000 general aviation aircraft and 510 commercial aircraft have been equipped with ADS-B Out avionics, and aircraft operating in most of the United States’ controlled airspace will need to be equipped for the technology by January 1, 2020. The FAA announced in June that it would offer a rebate program to offset some cost of the equipment. “To further demonstrate our commitment to NextGen, we will soon offer some general aviation aircraft owners a $500 rebate to help defray some of the cost for purchasing ADS-B Out avionics,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx, in a statement from the FAA. To be eligible for the rebate, the aircraft must be a fixed-wing, single-engine piston aircraft, registered in the United States before January 1, 2016; however, most business jets have more than one engine and will not qualify for the rebate. Even though other components of the NextGen program may not affect the airplane’s avionics, they’ll still have a lasting effect on how airplanes are flown in the United States. “From an end-user point of view, I think the biggest thing that NextGen has to offer is a more efficient air traffic control system,” Saland explained. “There’s a NextGen component called SWIM, Surface Wide Information Management, at all the centers, that has nothing to do with the airplanes: it has to do with the modernization of the ATC system.” Additionally, clearance systems will start to use Controller Pilot Data Link Communications-Departure Clearance. “They’re rolling out, for instance, at Teterboro, a DCL where the clearances are coming in directly from ATC right to the cockpit,” he noted. “They’ve had PDC, pre-departure clearances, always available, but that was secondhand from your service provider. This new rollout of DCL will be the first time FANS [Future Air Navigation System]
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Fly-by-wire enhances the pilot’s control of the aircraft and precision of flight, rendering the smoothest flight possible while ensuring the highest level of safety. embraer executive jets, on the legacy
500
was used for clearances in the U.S. Ultimately, as part
capability, either as standard or as options currently
of NextGen, for high altitude communications, they’re
for oceanic or worldwide missions,” said Daniel Foust,
looking to do a FANS type of data link.”
Inside Sales Representative for Dassault Falcon Jet. “Also, all EASy (I) equipped Falcons since 2003 were
Dr. Saland recommended that aircraft owners begin
designed so as to be upgraded to EASy II, which has all
looking into the mandates sooner than later. “Without
these capabilities and features. Soon, our new Falcon 8X
complying to those mandates, the airplane is kind of
and 5X will deliver with EASy III, to include even more
handicapped,” he said. Aircraft owners should carefully
desired – but not required for NextGen – capabilities.
consider whether their aircraft will travel internationally,
Additionally, any Falcon since 2003 will be able to be
as requirements will change outside of the United
upgraded to EASy III around 2018-2020.” Compatibility
States. “If you’re flying to Europe, the big mandate that’s
to add onto or convert existing avionics systems will
coming now – and by 2020 it’ll be the entire oceanic
make it easier for aircraft owners to stay up-to-date.
airspace – will require FANS equipment, which is a very heavy burden that is very expensive,” he continued. “For
Embraer Executive Jets brought its Legacy 500, a
U.S. use, you would like to have a WAAS [Wide Area
midsize jet, to the market at the end of 2014, boasting
Augmentation System]-equipped GPS in your system,
the only cockpit in its class to offer a full fly-by-wire
for accuracy, and because it’s required as part of the
system. “Fly-by-wire enhances the pilot’s control of the
ADS-B Out mandate.”
aircraft and precision of flight, rendering the smoothest flight possible while ensuring the highest level of safety,”
how aircraft are meeting nextgen requirements
…
and exceeding them
the company announced. “Sidesticks allow for a cleaner, more ergonomic cockpit and increased space improves both the comfort and productivity of the flight crew.
Aircraft manufacturers like Dassault Falcon have been
Together with the two pioneering Honeywell engines
keeping an eye on NextGen requirements, and working
that power the Legacy 500, this fly-by-wire system
to make sure their aircraft will be able to keep up with
provides the greenest, most fuel efficient operation of
FAA regulations. “All current production Falcons come
any jet in the Legacy 500’s class, providing benefits
equipped with all the NextGen Avionics mandated
for the environment while also reducing operating >>
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THE NEXT GENERATION
EMBRAER LEGACY 500
BY THE NUMBERS 155 cubic feet total baggage capacity 3,125 nm range 2,800 lb. maximum payload 66 feet 5 inch wingspan 8 - 12 passengers
ABOUT THE LEGACY 500 Embraer’s Legacy 500 is the first midsize jet with digital flight controls with full fly-by-wire. This technology enables a smoother, more natural feeling flight by translating the manual input from the pilot electronically rather than mechanically. The fastest jet in its class, the Legacy delivers a high-speed cruise of Mach 0.82 and US coast-to-coast range for eight. The Legacy’s interior offers nearly unlimited options for customization, and is the only jet in its class to offer a stand-up cabin with flat floor and wet galley. It also features the best cabin volume and pressurization in class – and its technology and avionics will give you a flight experience like no other. Even the windows were designed for the ultimate passenger experience: each window is optimally located to match a seating position.
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>> costs.” Fly-by-wire technology is integrated into
Cessna’s new Citation Latitude is delivered fully
most military and commercial jets, and Embraer
equipped with NextGen compliant technology. “The
introduced the system to midsize and mid-light
Latitude’s Garmin G5000 avionics system revolutionizes
business jets in its Legacy 500 and Legacy 450. The
the way pilots access flight data. With just a few
technology allows the flight computer to instantly
flicks of the finger, pilots can take command of the
anticipate, interpret and react to critical situations,
aircraft’s robust navigation, traffic, surveillance and
providing the pilot the necessary advantage and
communications systems,” a company spokesperson
assistance to quickly and effectively address an
said. In addition, the integrated flight management
incident; at the same time, at least one computer is in
system provides extensive navigation and flight-planning
reserve to cover any potential malfunction in the main
as well as en route, takeoff, and landing performance
flight control computer.
information.” The aircraft’s impressive flight deck includes auto-throttles, a valuable addition. “Because
The Legacy 500 was designed from the ground up
the pilot no longer has to manually control the engines,
for the customer, and its cabin compares favorably to
auto-throttles represent a big leap ahead in convenience
many in the super-midsize jet class. “Our decision to
and ease of operations for business jet operators,” the
build an all-new aircraft – rather than simply upgrade
spokesperson continued. The technology throughout the
an existing model – also ensured that only the most
jet includes a state-of-the-art cabin management system,
modern, safest, functional, and efficient technologies
so passengers can control individual cabin features and
were used to create the largest, quietest, most
entertainment on their personal mobile devices, and Wifi
comfortable, and most adaptable cabin available in
comes standard on all new Latitudes.
the Legacy 500’s class,” a spokesman for the company said. The Legacy 500’s cabin has the largest cross
Both government requirements and passenger needs
section among midsize executive jets and the only flat
have helped evolve the future of aircraft. Updated safety
floor offered in the segment, for a best-in-class cabin
technologies and traveler comforts are combining to
experience. The cabin provides seating for eight to 12
elevate the standards of private jet travel: while the Wright
passengers, and includes a generously-sized galley and
Brothers might never have seen these advancements
large washroom.
coming, they likely would have been pleased at the results.
NEXTGEN BENEFITS
BY THE NUMBERS
The FAA has cited $134 billion in direct airline, industry, and passenger benefits through 2030. How do the numbers add up? Check it out. Note: All NextGen future benefits are dependent on the full funding of FAA’s 2015 budget requests from 2015-2019. The $134 billion includes $1 billion of additional benefits estimated by McKinsey Consulting. Source: faa.gov/nextgen.
// SOCIETY BENEFITS $79.7 billion passenger value of time $400 million reduction in carbon dioxide emissions $80.1 billion total
// AIRLINE BENEFITS $37.1 billion reduction in crew and maintenance costs $14.3 billion fuel savings $2 billion FAA efficiencies (e.g. System Wide Information Management) $51.4 billion total
// INDUSTRY BENEFITS $200 million additional airline flights $200 million additional airport passengers $2.4 billion total
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THE BEST VIEW
THE SKY CAN OFFER Seeing the view from the airplane can be one of the best parts of the trip – so why not soak in as much scenery as possible! The design team at Embraer Executive Jets took on an exciting challenge in creating the “Airship Kyoto” concept for its Lineage 1000 – and completed it masterfully, including a window the size of a standard airplane door to allow for an abundance of natural light. “The Kyoto Airship project was inspired by our quest to personalize a customer’s aircraft to the extreme resemblance of their style,” said Jay Beever, Vice President of Interior Design, Embraer Executive Jets. “While personal styles in homes, cars, and yachts have a higher degree of feasibility than in an aircraft cruising at Mach 80 or above, due to airworthiness certification limitations, Embraer leveraged its experience with Maritime Patrol aircraft to create a viable project for a figurative customer who would want their aircraft to reflect their personal style, to the last detail.” The project took off when Beever worked with Boat International and Yacht Designer Patrick Knowles to develop an aircraft that would challenge status quo of aircraft design and passenger experience (seated facing forward or aft in a standard aircraft seat) and allow Japanese passengers to have an experience that they could have at home or on their yacht.
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THE NEXT GENERATION
FALCON 8X
BY THE NUMBERS 3 engines 42.67 feet – cabin length, excluding cockpit & baggage 74 inches – maximum headroom Over 30 possible cabin layouts 12 passengers **
ABOUT THE FALCON 8X The Dassault Falcon 8X debuted at the end of 2014, with a cabin over 3 feet longer than its 7X predecessor. The Dassault team made innovation a key factor in the design of the 8X, making adjustments to all major structures and systems for an efficient airframe. The internal architecture of the wing lightens wing structure and gives more room for fuel. The ultra-long range can handle flights from Hong Kong to Paris, London to Cape Town, and Los Angeles to Beijing. The flight deck features a new generation of Dassault Falcon’s EASy flight deck and offers an optional widescreen head-up display, integrating enhanced and synthetic vision for vastly improved situational awareness in low-visibility conditions. It will also feature Honeywell’s next-generation 3D color weather radar system with enhanced turbulence detection capability. ** based on floor plan http://www.dassaultfalcon.com/en/Aircraft/Models/8X/Pages/ overview.aspx
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MEET JEFF MOSING, CAR ENTHUSIAST, IMSA RACE CAR DRIVER AND FRIEND & CLIENT OF JET LINX SAN ANTONIO
Photos courtesy of Jeff Mosing.
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Every two years, the greatest athletes in
precautions will need to be made to ensure
the world gather together to compete in
travel is as smooth as possible. “One thing
the Olympic Games. Inspired by the ancient
that is different is that they are going to
Olympic Games held in Olympia, Greece
establish what are called ‘gateway airports’
from the 8th century BC to the 4th century
to alleviate a lot of the burden on customs,
AD, the International Olympic Committee
immigration, and quarantine people in Rio
was founded in 1894 and has grown the
itself,” Reese said. Flights going into Rio
concept of the games far beyond the
will stop short of Rio and go through the
original: today, the additions of the Winter
regular international processes there before
Olympic Games, the Paralympic Games,
flying into Rio. Additionally, there will be a
and the Youth Olympic Games allow for
major difference between a trip to Rio for
many more athletes to participate. The 2016
the Olympics and a normal trip to the city.
Summer Olympic Games will take place in
“At this point in time, there is no general
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from August 5 – 21.
aviation parking that will be permitted at the Games unless you are traveling with
traveling to the games
somebody who is on a diplomatic passport or diplomatic visa, or who has some sort
Meric Reese, Jet Linx Aviation Flight
of official designation for the Olympics
Coordination Manager, is the in-house
themselves,” he said. “It’s always subject to
expert on travel to the Games. Because
change, but at this point they are going to
of the expected amount of traffic, special
make everybody drop off passengers >>
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If you don't have a passion for cars and an unbridled
Mosing serves as President & CEO of Mosing Motorcars,
love of the road, you need to meet Jet Linx San Antonio
a dealership in Austin, Texas that is dedicated to
client and friend Jeff Mosing. The International Motor
offering the "most interesting and highest quality
Sports Association (IMSA) race car driver and lifelong
collectible vehicles and fine sportscars available." Their
car enthusast has a connection to motoring that is easily
website banner reflects Mosing's deep connection to
passed on in just a few stories from his world of classic
cars with the words, "Some of us have it in our blood,"
cars and trackside action.
in conjunction with a photo of a very young Mosing preparing to execute a turn – in his pedal car.
"I believe that driving has become a secondary interest and that people are only concerned and distracted with
On the IMSA racing circuit, Mosing enjoys the
getting from A to B, and not focusing on how cool all
opportunity to connect with fans through both the cars
the in-between parts are," Mosing explained. "My mantra
and his racing teams. "The cars we race are so close
is ‘Drive Yourself Happy.'" Mosing is so committed to
to production models, fans can really relate to them,"
that mantra that it is emblazoned on all of his race cars –
he noted. "Both of my teams, Murillo Racing for the
his effort to remind fans that driving can be fun. "Take a
Continental series and Topp Racing for the GT3 Cup
look out the window and enjoy the ride," he said.
series, are absolute top notch. Running with the right >>
CONTINENTAL TIRE SPORTCAR CHALLENGE DRIVER JEFF MOSING s treet t u ner
grand s p o rt
MURILLO RACING NO. 56 PORSCHE CAYMAN
TOPP RACING NO. 01 PORSCHE 911 GT3 CUP
Finished fourth in 2015 ST team standings, finished
2015 Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge USA
second three times among five podium finishes
by Yokohama Gold and Gold Masters Champions
(primary drivers Eric Foss & Jeff Mosing)
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A LOOK INSIDE IM SA RACING IMSA, the International Motor Sports Association, has a long history as the premier sanctioning body for sports car competition in North America.
the series
IMSA Weathertech SportsCar Championship IMSA’s flagship series competes at 12 of North America’s leading sports car venues. Competition takes place in four different classes: Prototype, Prototype Challenge, GT Le Mans and GT Daytona.
IMSA Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge From the showroom to the speedway, the Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge is IMSA’s showcase for the latest in American-made and imported high performance sports cars.
IMSA Mazda Prototype Lites This series features opencockpit Elan Prototypes with Mazda power in thrilling action. It provides an opportunity for semiprofessional drivers to compete in a world-class environment.
Lamborghini Super Trofeo This series provides the perfect first race experience for professional and amateur drivers in the 620-horsepower Huracán Super Trofeo LP 620-2, the first purpose-built race car by Lamborghini.
Ferrari Challenge A single-model championship series developed by Ferrari for clients who have a passion for racing, the Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli has thrilled drivers and fans alike since its inception in 1993.
Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge USA by Yokohama Both young aspiring drivers and veteran semi-pros have a home in this series, which uses the iconic Porsche 911 GT3 Cup car. Action takes place in both Platinum Cup and Gold Cup, with a Masters Championship for drivers 45 and over also contested in Platinum Cup.
Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Canada by Yokohama Running the same rules and Porsche 911 GT3 Cup cars as its American counterpart, this series provides action on many of Canada’s iconic race circuits.
For more information on the history of IMSA and the drivers on the circuit, visit IMSA.COM.
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My mantra is ‘Drive Yourself Happy.’ It’s present on all of my race cars to remind the fans that driving can be fun. Take a look out the window and enjoy the ride. jeff mosing, race car driver
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>> team makes the whole experience worth
championship later that day in the Porsche
it. They just never give up."
GT3 Cup. Gold Masters category. So overall, that was quite a day!"
Mosing has enjoyed consistent success in IMSA racing, and at time of publication, sat
Like cars, family comes up often in
third in the Street Tuner standings and sixth
conversation with Mosing. His brother, Brent,
in the Porsche GT3 field. With this success
has also been involved in racing for the last
has have come a host of special moments.
decade. Since moving from Lafayette, LA
Some celebrations really stand out, with
to Austin, Texas in 2006, Mosing sees race
Mosing noting a two-way tie for most notable
weekends as a family reunion. "Because of
track memories. "One being at my old home
racing, we get to see each other at least ten
state racetrack in Louisiana – Grand Bayou
times during a year. That’s better than most
Raceway – in 2005," he reflected. "My mom
families that live in separate towns," he said.
who was still alive at the time, and my brother
"It’s one of my favorite parts of racing – to
Brent watched as I achieved my first victory
be involved in it with my brother."
in Spec Miata against my good friend Stan Cosper. It was the first time I had any family
All though he is semi-retired from the daily
member watch me compete."
dealership grind, he sees no reason to slow down on the track. Getting behind the wheel
He points to Road Atlanta at the last IMSA
of the Topp Racing No. 01 remains "the
Continental Tires Sports Car Challenge Race
most exciting thing I’ve ever done in my life
as another memorable moment. "We were
with my clothes on," he jokes. "When I'm
in contention to win the Championship, and
done racing professionally, I think I'll explore
although we only finished 5th in the race, it
Vintage Car Racing in the Monterey, Calif.
was enough to take it all. Almost my entire
area. It's a great family environment that lets
family surprised me and flew up for it to be
you stay connected to the sport."
there!" he exclaimed. "I also won my first
Keep moving with Mosing. OPPOSITE PAGE: The Topp Racing No. 01 Porsche 911 GT3, driven by Jeff Mosing, climbs elevation at the Circuit of the Americas during a practice session. ABOVE: Jet Linx San Antonio Vice President of Sales Eric Love attended a special event that brought together car enthusiasts, race car drivers and members of the IMSA crew and organization. Held prior to the 2016 IMSA race at the Circuit of the Americas, the event included a look at Mosing's extensive car collection, and chance for guests "to wish Jeff well in the upcoming race," said Love. "It was a fun and educational evening!"
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