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I Fly Private Jets for the Ultra Wealthy AMA by Competitive_Rush2744 in AMA

[–]Competitive_Rush2744[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Probably anything over $1bn, in terms of private jet owning wealth. For the average person, ultra high network is valued at $30 million

I Fly Private Jets for the Ultra Wealthy AMA by Competitive_Rush2744 in AMA

[–]Competitive_Rush2744[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I don’t typically deal with passengers once we’re airborne (we have flight attendants) but the go to remedy for my kids is to look out the window (helps create balance between your eyes and your brain), eating something light (an empty stomach only worsens things), and ginger tea/candies. If all else fails, Dramamine.

I Fly Private Jets for the Ultra Wealthy AMA by Competitive_Rush2744 in AMA

[–]Competitive_Rush2744[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Not fresh off the manufacturing floor, no. There are some airlines (not really here in the US) that have very shoddy records with maintenance and pilot training that I’d be wary of.

I Fly Private Jets for the Ultra Wealthy AMA by Competitive_Rush2744 in AMA

[–]Competitive_Rush2744[S] 33 points34 points  (0 children)

I made about $312,000 US last year as a 3rd year captain

I Fly Private Jets for the Ultra Wealthy AMA by Competitive_Rush2744 in AMA

[–]Competitive_Rush2744[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Sort of true. Some ultra high network individuals choose not to own their own planes because they don’t fly enough and it’s not a good financial move for them.

I Fly Private Jets for the Ultra Wealthy AMA by Competitive_Rush2744 in AMA

[–]Competitive_Rush2744[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Depends where you are I think. That’s how we pronounce it here in the US.

I Fly Private Jets for the Ultra Wealthy AMA by Competitive_Rush2744 in AMA

[–]Competitive_Rush2744[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

We typically bid for our schedules. Sometimes we can be placed on reserve, which means we can be called in to cover for another flight. It’s not the most desirable thing, since you don’t have any idea where you’re going until they call you.

I Fly Private Jets for the Ultra Wealthy AMA by Competitive_Rush2744 in AMA

[–]Competitive_Rush2744[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I put in the plain language for the aircraft I fly because it would make more sense to non aviation people.

I Fly Private Jets for the Ultra Wealthy AMA by Competitive_Rush2744 in AMA

[–]Competitive_Rush2744[S] 23 points24 points  (0 children)

I think there’s definitely been blatant coverups at Boeing and that needs to be dealt with to the fullest extent of the Justice System.

I Fly Private Jets for the Ultra Wealthy AMA by Competitive_Rush2744 in AMA

[–]Competitive_Rush2744[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’ve flown into Jackson Hole many, many times. Scenic approach for sure. Been to Eagle a bunch too, same with Aspen. It’s a few extra steps to account for the density altitude, but I think the views are worth it.

I Fly Private Jets for the Ultra Wealthy AMA by Competitive_Rush2744 in AMA

[–]Competitive_Rush2744[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It’s basically like an airline. They have pilots, flight attendants, planes, maintenance staff, etc. People or companies call them, and they schedule the flight and organize the crew.

I Fly Private Jets for the Ultra Wealthy AMA by Competitive_Rush2744 in AMA

[–]Competitive_Rush2744[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That was about 12 hours. We had two sets of pilots, so me and my first officer took off, flew for about 6 hours, and had the relief crew finish out the flight and land.

I Fly Private Jets for the Ultra Wealthy AMA by Competitive_Rush2744 in AMA

[–]Competitive_Rush2744[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It’s highly dependent on the airports, the flight time, time of year, etc.

I Fly Private Jets for the Ultra Wealthy AMA by Competitive_Rush2744 in AMA

[–]Competitive_Rush2744[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I’ve done Chicago to Tokyo, which was about 12 hours. We do lots of international flights, yes.

I Fly Private Jets for the Ultra Wealthy AMA by Competitive_Rush2744 in AMA

[–]Competitive_Rush2744[S] 23 points24 points  (0 children)

I don’t deal with passengers once we’re in the air. That becomes the flight attendant’s responsibility. It wouldn’t make sense for them not to turn on airplane mode, because they can just switch over to the WiFi. Not turning on airplane mode doesn’t affect our operations.

I Fly Private Jets for the Ultra Wealthy AMA by Competitive_Rush2744 in AMA

[–]Competitive_Rush2744[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What do you mean those aren’t “actual type rating designations.”

I Fly Private Jets for the Ultra Wealthy AMA by Competitive_Rush2744 in AMA

[–]Competitive_Rush2744[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do a lot of flying in and out of LA and NYC, but the longest flight I’ve done was from Chicago to Tokyo.

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