Interesting article

[Stinkbug]

http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/generic/story_generic.jsp?channel=bca&id=news/bca021607p1.xml

 

[Ultra Grump]

This quote is pure genius:

"Now we have a situation where the consumers are being forced from neophytes to educated experts, having to examine several financial models to understand the subtleties and differences of the various programs and schemes. And 'schemes' is becoming the active word here, as the list of issues is getting longer and longer every day. I'm getting more clients from the 'torn-hair syndrome,' as they're getting so confused. Being a shareholder now is all about deciphering the differences between the providers."

How do these poor owners do it? How do they decide which to buy, the Lambo or the Ferrari, so many differences to decipher. Sprint, Verizon, or Cingular? It's so confusing! Cable or satellite? And if satellite, DirectTv or Dish? XM or Sirius? What will these poor owners do, having to "decipher" the differences between various companies?

 

[Captainzero1]

Excellent article, I for one learned a lot.

 

[gunfyter]

There is a sliver of truth in every BS story....

These people have been Bashing Fractional for over 10 years.

Lest we forget the 1999 Article calling NJ -- "Satan's Air Force".

 

[Entropy]

Do you have a copy or link to "Satan's Air Force"? That's got to be a good read...

 

[gunfyter]

May or Jun 1999 Pro pilot or AIN... cant remember which

Maybe someone saved a copy

 

[gutshotdraw]

Wasn't an article. It was a letter to the editor in B/CA.

 

[gunfyter]

Wasn't an article. It was a letter to the editor in B/CA.

just one example of the bashing of Fractionals at the time.

Point: There are those who do not want Fractional to succeed.... So read this article understanding that.

 

[captain dad]

If this article is true than why are we hiring like crazy and have over a $billion in aircraft orders?

Don't think they have all the facts.