The Next XOJet With Smaller Airplanes - 100 Phenoms

[captain dad]

You didn't think that was funny?

I gotta come up with better material.

 

[CX880]

They say the initial bases will be Hawthorne, CA and Henderson, NV Any idea why Hawthorne, does anybody even use that airport??

 

[johnsonrod]

Looks like they have revamped their website. It also states that Jetsuite will focus on the West Coast for the most part. They have a pretty good Google map/destination capability if you check that out (you can find a local airport and then look at the range of the Phenom 100 with 2 or 4 pax).

According to the website, pilot hiring will begin in early 2009 (I assume that is when the Phenom 100s will be available). This would be great for those pilots hoping to live out West - initial bases will likely be LA (Hawthorne?), Vegas and Phoenix area.

Check out the revamped website: www.jetsuite.com

Looks like a nice airplane to fly if you look at the photo gallery - nice flightdeck!

 

[fischman]

You didn't think that was funny?

I gotta come up with better material.

I thought it was funny.

If I laugh at all your jokes will you buy me beer? :beer:

 

[Fozzy]

Ya it is funny. :laugh:
Some guys just don't see it and are grasping for straws.

 

[RNObased]

. Also, Ken Burnham, former Fleet Captain for the DC-10 at United Airlines, has joined JetSuite as Vice President, Flight Operations.

I didn't think the place stood a snowballs chance in hell, until I read this part. With a former Captain for united as a VP they are so money.

 

[CX880]

I didn't think the place stood a snowballs chance in hell, until I read this part. With a former Captain for united as a VP they are so money.

You think he was responsible for those mins? Not only do you need 1000 of PIC but also 500 Jet pic and 3000 total. I wonder if FO mins will be the same.

 

[RNObased]

You think he was responsible for those mins? Not only do you need 1000 of PIC but also 500 Jet pic and 3000 total. I wonder if FO mins will be the same.

Who knows??

My post was basically a shot at the whole fact that they make a big deal out of hiring someone, that comes from a place that is about as far removed from a fractional with VLJs as you can get.

I'm guessing a tire on the aircraft he used to fly weighs more then the fuel load on the 100 Phemons.

 

[On Your Six]

Check out this picture of the Phenom 100 cockpit:

http://www.airliners.net/photo/Embr...by photo_id DESC &photo_nr=3&prev_id=&next_id=

Not too shabby. It has a tight cockpit but the flights will be shorter than longer. Looks like it might be fun to fly around the West Coast for Jetsuite.

With all of the recent furlough announcements I am sure Jetsuite wishes it could start up sooner than later (waiting on the Phenom 100 to be certified and delivered). Not sure what the salaries will look like...

 

[fischman]

Check out this picture of the Phenom 100 cockpit:

http://www.airliners.net/photo/Embr...by photo_id DESC &photo_nr=3&prev_id=&next_id=

Not too shabby. It has a tight cockpit but the flights will be shorter than longer. Looks like it might be fun to fly around the West Coast for Jetsuite.

With all of the recent furlough announcements I am sure Jetsuite wishes it could start up sooner than later (waiting on the Phenom 100 to be certified and delivered). Not sure what the salaries will look like...

I like that AC power outlet on the FO's side. I wonder if there is one of the left too?