Avantair thriving in this economic downturn...

[brokeflyer]

i dont know, but the paperwork shows a gain of 10. My guess is 7 leaving and 14 delivered.

 

[glasspilot]

I'm no math wizard, but...

nevermind.

 

[brokeflyer]

yes i see that i meant to type that the TOTAL will be 10 planes.

and it's 10 JETS....that lack heated props though.....

lol

 

[fischman]

Props are for boats.

Sorry. Couldn't resist.

 

[NJAowner]

Avantair

Avantairowner -- I am glad you are happy. Like I have said, I do have a need for this type of aircraft, but for me (in my opinion), the company is not where I woudl like it to be to put my family on it. We all have different risk levels. I also refuse to fly on any NJA selloffs and remain in fleet. Yes -- maybe I am too conservative on this issue. I have many friends who own their own jets and decline invitations to fly with them unless I am satisfied (in my opinion) with the safety level of their operation. I take many, any venture risks with investments (and have avery high risk tolerance) but there I am only risking $$. Also, in my opinion, flying risk has a negative outcome of a high magnitude -- i.e., the risk is not linear. If I take on a little more risk the outcome is not that I lose only a hand. It is an all or nothing proposition. That being said, at this point in time and in my opinion, I am not ready to fly Avantair. I hope someday Avantair gets to the place where I am comfortable, and I would siogn up for atleast a 75 hrs share in an hour.

 

[avantairowner]

Netjetowner I find Avantair to be extremely safe. They train to the same standards and the Pilots are excellent. You may feel more comfortable with the safety at NetJets but I don't feel I am missing anything in terms of safety. The aircraft itself has an incredible safety record. I only speak as a satisfied customer who in all fairness has belonged to both programs. You have not. I can tell you I bought after many of my friends and business associates kept telling me how great it was. They also formally owned at another fractional. I think you are being unfair commenting on Avantair when you have no experience with the company.

 

[NJAowner]

Avantairowner -- I said many times in my post, "in my opinion". I probably spent 40-50 hours of due diligence regrading Avantair prior to making my decision (and reading posts on flightinfo.com does not constitute "due diligence"!!).

Fly safe.

 

[avantairowner]

Certainly everyone is entitled to their opinion. It is always tough to switch when you are comfortable with what you have. That was my issue too. I couldn't be more comfortable now. It was hard not to consider it when you consider the cost. I speak as an owner now having flown almost 30 hours. Safety being number one and cost and comfort number two. It has been a terrific decision. I am not trying to sway you I am just giving my experience from my point of view. You can do all the diligence you want but being a user of the service is the best source that I know of. Now I find it hard to justify what I was paying for the same service not long ago. I think if you are a coast to coast or international flyer you can't touch Netjets but for domestic flights in the 1200 mile range or less Avantair has it. I am just about to head up to NY feeling truly lucky to be ably to travel privately.

You fly safe as well.

 

[brokeflyer]

I got $10 on NJAOwner......

 

[NJA bound]

After seeing a piagio captain for the prop fractional get pretty flustered because the company wouldn't get him his crewfood in Martha's Vineyard, I'm just not sure I would feel too safe flying with a hungry pilot.

I'm sure that captain was more civil as he was dropping the pax off, but I don't think his mind would've been 100% on flying without eating a proper meal, I sincerely hope they got that problem fixed.