waspe
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- Dec 5, 2003
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Hi, I am very new to Planes, and Air freight. I was wonderin if you guys had any tips, and could possibly anwser a few questions. What is a good efficent cargo plane? I heard the MD-11 was pretty good, with good fuel efficientcy and a decent cargo hold.
We are looking for a cargo planes that has a good fuel to cargo ratio, and that can take off on a pretty short airstrip if need be (not necessary but good), also a cargo plane that can dropp goods out (with parachute).
Also, wht types of pilots should we look for? To me there really isn't a difference as long as they have the certifications.
With cargo shipping is there minimum and maximum hours a pilot can fly?
Also, we will probably try to get some very good technicians to modify the planes a bit, depending on what exactly we need.
Do most air freight companies park at an International airport, or national airport, depending on there shipping needs, or do they have there own airstrip? What is better for a starting company?
Where do freight companies get the shipping contracts? It seems it is all about networking within the air fregith business, but there is a site or something I dont' know.
How amny planes should a starting compnay have, I was thinking 1, and then work my way up, but will we be competitive with just 1, in the beginning?
How much down time is needed on a plane for repairs? I know you need to check the plane after every flight, about how long does that take? and how often do we have to put it in the hanger and do a full check up?
Whats the average shippment payout? I know it depends on what your shipping and how much of what your shipping, but please, just give me a few numbers to play with.
Thank you all for your time
Thank You
We are looking for a cargo planes that has a good fuel to cargo ratio, and that can take off on a pretty short airstrip if need be (not necessary but good), also a cargo plane that can dropp goods out (with parachute).
Also, wht types of pilots should we look for? To me there really isn't a difference as long as they have the certifications.
With cargo shipping is there minimum and maximum hours a pilot can fly?
Also, we will probably try to get some very good technicians to modify the planes a bit, depending on what exactly we need.
Do most air freight companies park at an International airport, or national airport, depending on there shipping needs, or do they have there own airstrip? What is better for a starting company?
Where do freight companies get the shipping contracts? It seems it is all about networking within the air fregith business, but there is a site or something I dont' know.
How amny planes should a starting compnay have, I was thinking 1, and then work my way up, but will we be competitive with just 1, in the beginning?
How much down time is needed on a plane for repairs? I know you need to check the plane after every flight, about how long does that take? and how often do we have to put it in the hanger and do a full check up?
Whats the average shippment payout? I know it depends on what your shipping and how much of what your shipping, but please, just give me a few numbers to play with.
Thank you all for your time
Thank You