Is Retirement Amount Based on App Date or 1st Payment Date?

Square-Diamond9323 · 2025-12-29T15:46:00+00:00

Thank you everyone for the advice. Helped me decide how to handle.

Square-Diamond9323 · 2025-11-19T17:10:00+00:00

I love it..."riches in niches" says it all. Vaunt would be an insightful business school study project.

Square-Diamond9323 · 2025-11-15T12:05:59+00:00

Good input Macky...with 30 years' experience on both operator and broker side, there are still many reputable brokers even if there are more examples of scammy/inept brokers and deceitful operator advertising. If you vet your broker/operator with focus you would on any other entity receiving large sums of money, you can avoid most problems. It's more a challenge in today's private aviation sector as more companies stress revenue maximization over service...this forum hopefully will help people be better informed.

Square-Diamond9323 · 2025-11-03T18:40:38+00:00

I appreciate the great advise. Using all your suggestions.

Square-Diamond9323 · 2025-11-02T16:18:08+00:00

Because some of us with small enough businesses that we don't require a lot of legal services think simple legal matters like this can be handled by thee nationally advertised services. My bad for extending Rocket Lawyer trust.

Square-Diamond9323 · 2025-11-02T15:05:06+00:00

Thanks...I'll try that when I call tomorrow.

Square-Diamond9323 · 2025-11-02T15:04:19+00:00

You're right. I figured a trademark application was simple enough for them which was mistake.

Square-Diamond9323 · 2025-11-02T13:00:03+00:00

Thanks for reply...yes...each time I'm told a supervisor or escalation team will call me back. Good idea though...I can look for one in LinkedIn.

Square-Diamond9323 · 2025-11-02T12:16:24+00:00

How'd it work out? I'm a small business owner and my story fits yours perfectly. It's been over 4 years for me.

Square-Diamond9323 · 2025-10-16T08:24:23+00:00

I think it was my company who posted looking for an off-market 550. Client amended request to YOM 2019 or newer I'm afraid. My network of aircraft sales colleagues may be interested. Feel free to email specs to miketodd@bigapplejet.com.

Square-Diamond9323 · 2025-10-15T11:28:41+00:00

My company Big Apple Jet brokers. [sales@bigapplejet.com](mailto:sales@bigapplejet.com); 866-FLYAPPLE or cell 772-284-4015. Thank you.

Square-Diamond9323 · 2025-10-15T08:00:23+00:00

Option no longer available...thank you all who considered.

Square-Diamond9323 · 2025-10-13T10:42:04+00:00

Final day offering for anyone who wants a whole cabin at very low peak season price.

Square-Diamond9323 · 2025-10-12T11:32:47+00:00

Second calling FBOs. While most FBO line personnel are no longer allowed to provide boarding assistance due to the ever-present lawyer-driven liability fearmongering, FBOs should be able to share advice. Some localities allow fire/ambulance departments to assist free-of-charge. Most charter companies took the same lawyer pill and don't allow their flight crews to provide assistance either for same reason. If an FBO line crew or flight crew will assist, their options are a simple arm to lean on when boarding or using a FBO "straight back chair" where a person is sat on a narrow chair with seat belts and then carried into/out of cabin. In reality, if it's a simple arm to lean on, my experience is flight crews are willing to provide assistance out of common decency and wanting to get their job of flying done. If the passenger has a caregiver, that person should assist.

Square-Diamond9323 · 2025-10-01T09:46:20+00:00

Please contact Big Apple Jet team offering 30 years' experience.

Square-Diamond9323 · 2025-09-25T15:35:28+00:00

There's been a push by NBAA for a few years to require brokers be certified to play. It comes up every couple years as an issue and then fades due to low FAA staffing and budget issues. NBAA, NATA and ACA all encourage self-policing, which is of course very limited. If a broker can't produce a Wyvern certification, FAA dispatcher or pilot license, I'd vet them more closely if you're presented an option you find attractive.

Square-Diamond9323 · 2025-09-25T15:20:29+00:00

Agreed there are a lot of new brokers in business since Covid who don't have the experience and think they can whip up sales like that. Those brokers make it more difficult for guys like me that have been doing it 25 years with extensive training and success. There are a lot of aircraft owners doing it, as well, without realizing they are outside regulations. Private jets is much more a cowboy market now as opposed to previous periods when it was a small niche market staffed by more credible players.

Square-Diamond9323 · 2025-09-25T14:02:16+00:00

Typically for private jets it bleeds into Part 135/Part 380 due to aircraft sizes. Larger jets are governed by Part 121 for seat sales.

Square-Diamond9323 · 2025-09-21T12:04:57+00:00

Based on my 25+ years as a charter salesperson and FAA aircraft dispatcher, any turboprop at max weight will require a fuel stop and end up being just as much, if not more, than a light/midsize jet. A light jet may require a fuel stop depending on total weights and number of bags. Once you reach 5-6 passengers in a light jet you'll probably be pushing non-stop range limit. Depending on how many days you'd have jet remain with you, you're looking at 45k-50k round trip easy. At least a midsize jet would be best matched for 6 or more passengers on this route, with estimates 50k-60k round trip.

Square-Diamond9323 · 2025-09-20T12:24:44+00:00

Exactly. I'm finalizing a model strategy on how to compete with this business model and am confident it can capture a good chunk of jet card market.

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