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Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
18th Aug 2018, 22:57
Replies: 117
Views: 23,171
Posted By Catorce14

You will note that the European component of the...

You will note that the European component of the mission has been scrubbed. Therefore, the airframe required to do the CONUS only job has been reduced in size accordingly. Whether the cabin of a Lear...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
18th Aug 2018, 22:55
Replies: 117
Views: 23,171
Posted By Catorce14

Excellent question. Every pilot I have spoken to...

Excellent question. Every pilot I have spoken to has touched on this. I was thinking of putting it with a management company, but then just about every owner and pilot I have spoken to said they run...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
18th Aug 2018, 16:30
Replies: 117
Views: 23,171
Posted By Catorce14

^The answer to your question is the mission...

^The answer to your question is the mission changed......
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
17th Aug 2018, 15:51
Replies: 117
Views: 23,171
Posted By Catorce14

If you are just straight up reading the thread in...

If you are just straight up reading the thread in chronological order, you will come to the conclusion that I am flip flopping, which is not really the case here. The thread represents an evolution...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
17th Aug 2018, 00:52
Replies: 117
Views: 23,171
Posted By Catorce14

Yeah the research has been mind numbing. My wife...

Yeah the research has been mind numbing. My wife is fully topped off hearing about all this. I've spoken to service centers, pilots and brokers and whenever I hear the same thing twice I assume it to...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
16th Aug 2018, 19:50
Replies: 117
Views: 23,171
Posted By Catorce14

I actually just got off the phone with the pilot...

I actually just got off the phone with the pilot who's flight hours I've posted above. Currently he is flying a Lear 60, but he has flown a 55 to almost all the destinations in the US and Caribbean...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
16th Aug 2018, 19:42
Replies: 117
Views: 23,171
Posted By Catorce14

Well at least he is out of the running for job...

Well at least he is out of the running for job openings :-)
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
16th Aug 2018, 15:01
Replies: 117
Views: 23,171
Posted By Catorce14

Good Point. Here is what I am seeing. I have...

Good Point. Here is what I am seeing. I have cropped out the guy's personal info, but here is one I thought was good as an example. You tell me.
...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
16th Aug 2018, 02:58
Replies: 117
Views: 23,171
Posted By Catorce14

Hit submit too soon. On a commerical flight...

Hit submit too soon.

On a commerical flight I could get either sullenberger or that germanwings pilot who flew everyone into the mountain because he was depressed. I did background investigations...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
16th Aug 2018, 02:41
Replies: 117
Views: 23,171
Posted By Catorce14

Great minds think alike. I was going to say you...

Great minds think alike. I was going to say you don't get to pick your charter pilot, you certainly don't get to pick your airline pilot or train conductor .at least I can interview these people who...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
16th Aug 2018, 02:38
Replies: 117
Views: 23,171
Posted By Catorce14

I'm not seeing a difference. I want to go when I...

I'm not seeing a difference. I want to go when I feel like it subject to pilot availability but also other factors as well, weather being one of them. Generally speaking I would never need to go...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
15th Aug 2018, 21:50
Replies: 117
Views: 23,171
Posted By Catorce14

For the short and infrequent trips I would make,...

For the short and infrequent trips I would make, it seems like contract pilots would be the way to go. One one directory, for the Lear 55 for example, there are literally pages and pages of them with...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
15th Aug 2018, 19:37
Replies: 117
Views: 23,171
Posted By Catorce14

Yep, I have arrived at the same conclusion. I...

Yep, I have arrived at the same conclusion. I have also talked to Spectra Jet which services Lear and heard some good things about the 55 from a maintenance standpoint. The question is whether this...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
15th Aug 2018, 15:47
Replies: 117
Views: 23,171
Posted By Catorce14

What do you all think of a Lear 55 as a less...

What do you all think of a Lear 55 as a less expensive US only alternative? I say less expensive as opposed to a GIV, naturally. Opinions? Please don't flame, give me opinions.
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
12th Aug 2018, 17:38
Replies: 117
Views: 23,171
Posted By Catorce14

Omfg that thing is amazing. Stunning. Wonder if o...

Omfg that thing is amazing. Stunning. Wonder if o can run that for 500k per year :-)

In the military I pulled security on AIr Force One two different times. I can tell you that the 747 on that...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
12th Aug 2018, 17:02
Replies: 117
Views: 23,171
Posted By Catorce14

How funny about the 727 . I just looked up the...

How funny about the 727 . I just looked up the used ones and many of them are way cheaper than a giv .Clearly a massive money pit but also really cool to have a plane as big as a house inside .I...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
11th Aug 2018, 20:10
Replies: 117
Views: 23,171
Posted By Catorce14

Jpjp, Let me rephrase. IF I could buy the...

Jpjp,

Let me rephrase. IF I could buy the plane for 3.5 or under and IF I could operate it for 500 k per year I would do it .Clearly, this is not possible and I know that.

My plane guy also...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
10th Aug 2018, 22:25
Replies: 117
Views: 23,171
Posted By Catorce14

Perhaps new ones are in the realm of fortune 500...

Perhaps new ones are in the realm of fortune 500 companies, but if we are talking about straight purchase price on a used plane of say 4m or less and financed under current rates, I can buy the plane...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
9th Aug 2018, 18:29
Replies: 117
Views: 23,171
Posted By Catorce14

If you reread what I wrote you will recall that I...

If you reread what I wrote you will recall that I rebuild the motors as a hobby even though do have actual businesses that I own that do this. My main revenue source is content licensing .
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
9th Aug 2018, 14:17
Replies: 117
Views: 23,171
Posted By Catorce14

In 2010 it seems like there were a ton of...

In 2010 it seems like there were a ton of vacancies and it coincided with the urge to serve as best I could, even if in a reserve capacity. At the same time I joined there was one guy who was 41 that...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
9th Aug 2018, 12:38
Replies: 117
Views: 23,171
Posted By Catorce14

​​​​​​I know dozens of them, my peers are of...

​​​​​​I know dozens of them, my peers are of similar age as are at least 5 of my OCS classmates. I am not rebuilding engines in the guard, I am a 31A. And I am frankly not sure what any of this has...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
8th Aug 2018, 22:14
Replies: 117
Views: 23,171
Posted By Catorce14

That is exactly the type of perspective I am...

That is exactly the type of perspective I am looking for as a counterpoint . I am exactly the sort of person you are talking about, very diy . How long did you own it for?
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
7th Aug 2018, 13:13
Replies: 117
Views: 23,171
Posted By Catorce14

Close....I'm 45. Joined the guard on 2010 on a...

Close....I'm 45. Joined the guard on 2010 on a waiver when they were hungry for people. One year OCS, 18 months 2LT, 18 months 1LT, almost 4 years as a captain. Very close to being O4.

The...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
6th Aug 2018, 02:58
Replies: 117
Views: 23,171
Posted By Catorce14

Pukin dog, you make some good points and I thank...

Pukin dog, you make some good points and I thank you for your feedback . Sorry to take so long to respond, I am currently in Aruba on vacation.

I do take umbrage, however, to your supposition...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
3rd Aug 2018, 23:26
Replies: 117
Views: 23,171
Posted By Catorce14

Good enough, so my Aircraft management guy was...

Good enough, so my Aircraft management guy was right. Not really feasible without 25-35 hours of part 135 work every month.......correct?
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
3rd Aug 2018, 21:21
Replies: 117
Views: 23,171
Posted By Catorce14

Good to know, I am thankful for the response. The...

Good to know, I am thankful for the response. The reason I picked 500K is that is where the expense ceases to be worth it to me. I figured I'd do it if I could buy the plane for less than 3M and then...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
3rd Aug 2018, 15:26
Replies: 117
Views: 23,171
Posted By Catorce14

I have seen the IVSP for sale, occasionally one...

I have seen the IVSP for sale, occasionally one dips into a range slightly higher but not much more than I want to spend. Nice plane, so is the Challenger......

Excellent point about Euro jets,...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
3rd Aug 2018, 15:19
Replies: 117
Views: 23,171
Posted By Catorce14

Palomar airport keeps on coming up. People love...

Palomar airport keeps on coming up. People love this place. Why? I have no objection to it, it's a little further but not by much.
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
3rd Aug 2018, 00:21
Replies: 117
Views: 23,171
Posted By Catorce14

I am actually not aware of ANY of the things...

I am actually not aware of ANY of the things above you mentioned; I won't even pretend to understand what you are talking about other than insurance, ramp fees and maintenance.

I can't find any...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
2nd Aug 2018, 22:51
Replies: 117
Views: 23,171
Posted By Catorce14

I would be operating out of John Wayne in Orange...

I would be operating out of John Wayne in Orange County, no trips to Aspen planned.

My biggest problem with the G200 is how small it is. We are 5 people plus Dog and very frequent relatives. Also,...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
2nd Aug 2018, 15:07
Replies: 117
Views: 23,171
Posted By Catorce14

So how does everyone feel about $500K per year...

So how does everyone feel about $500K per year maintenance and upkeep, with the provisos that 1) the *right* plane is selected from the outset, and 2) it's run about 150 hrs per year or less??

Is...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
1st Aug 2018, 15:38
Replies: 117
Views: 23,171
Posted By Catorce14

This idea I like......what is your recommendation...

This idea I like......what is your recommendation for a midsize US / Canada only plane?
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
1st Aug 2018, 15:37
Replies: 117
Views: 23,171
Posted By Catorce14

Wanted the extra space to travel nicely even...

Wanted the extra space to travel nicely even within the US.

I looked at ONE fractional outlet and ONE Jet card - I got on the phone with NetJets and here is what I was told:

1. A jet card from...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
1st Aug 2018, 15:29
Replies: 117
Views: 23,171
Posted By Catorce14

Excellent point. My AC manager wanted to put the...

Excellent point. My AC manager wanted to put the plane in 135, and said down here, it could work as much or as little as I wanted it to. Also said that during the pre-buy, he would let his charter...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
1st Aug 2018, 03:19
Replies: 117
Views: 23,171
Posted By Catorce14

Thanks for the feedback. Truthfully, and I may be...

Thanks for the feedback. Truthfully, and I may be dreaming here, I want to buy the plane and spend ~500K per year on keeping and maintaining it. For me, it will be a tax benefit.

Probably...
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