This is the best channel on small jets on the internet. A channel that actual pilots can relate to.
@windingtrail93194 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!!
@SuperSetright4 жыл бұрын
Actual pilots.....don't buy aeroplanes.........Aircraft owners do.
@Dont_Think_Do_Films3 жыл бұрын
@@SuperSetright I’m a pilot and I own a plane
@torianoevans4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the details!! Straight and to the point, much better to hear the numbers from a Pilot's perspective than written material.
@Big.Ron14 жыл бұрын
I spent my 40+ year career in the maintenance side. I got my ppl, a&p, ia. I have around 430 hours pic. So a fairly rounded knowledge base. It's was my experience that half of the aircraft owners had no business owning an airplane as they couldn't afford them. They were more a status symbol than a work tool. Kind of like a trophy wife. They look good but that's about it. Then you have the penny pinchers who put everything they could on the mel. And they wondered why they would miss flights because the aircraft was down. Almost invariably they would blame it on the airplane. They would say how they got stuck with a lemon and we're screwed by the salesman and seller when in fact it's the other way around. The plane got stuck with a lemon owner. My best guess is about 25 percent of the owners understood and we're willing to properly maintain their aircraft no question about it. These were the same people who always made their flights as the airplane and pilots were in good shape. That brings up another point. Pilot turnover. These same 25 percent had no turnover as they took care of their pilots and crew as well as they do their aircraft. The penny pinchers can't keep pilots so just like the airplanes, it costs them more in the end. No hangar queens and no questionable pilots if you do it right. Just sayin. Be safe up there.
@khandibaugh233 жыл бұрын
@Rob Hunter If you don’t mind please clarify what you mean by taking care of the pilot and crew? How, don’t they have a set fee? Thanks.
@stevenbatley86663 жыл бұрын
Many people spend all their life trying to look wealthy ,yes some are,but I know many who can't pay their electricity bill!
@miked33713 жыл бұрын
Some private jet owners may be spending more than they can afford, but they are far from broke. Just making a poor financial decision that will cost them but it wont bankrupt them and they will still be well off, and certiatnly still in the 0.1% of wealth. (excluding ppl who own sub 2m planes, I'm taking jets) @Steven Batley
@bowhunter82353 жыл бұрын
@@khandibaugh23 duh dud...You are Already in that 75% cat. WOW.
@bowhunter82353 жыл бұрын
@@miked3371 proof yet again; not all ta whom have it doeth deserve it.
@Blue_Angel.5554 жыл бұрын
Gosh!! I was planning on purchasing a fleet of 15 G650’s. I’m reconsidering now. Great video btw!
@terryterry16554 жыл бұрын
15* Wow. G650 is my middle name.
@johnnywalker56354 жыл бұрын
Hahaha WHAT!
@josemarin50104 жыл бұрын
@@terryterry1655 an se rkdfcudkfZ ndfy
@coolmoodee3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info ... my favorite aircraft the Phenom... ive got 25 years in aerospace manufacturing. Always been into aircraft
@RobinsonStocks4 жыл бұрын
Really well done. But would have been nice to see a summary at the end and an overall hourly flight cost (even if just was a range).
@patrickmorrissey87544 жыл бұрын
Very down to earth presentation! Looking forward to more videos. Patrick from Albuquerque
@windingtrail93194 жыл бұрын
Thanks Patrick.
@jalabi993 жыл бұрын
I am happy I came across this channel today. You have a new subscriber! Let me go and binge watch the rest of your content before I ask my question :)
@LMays-cu2hp4 жыл бұрын
Yes, hehehe, in your video here I laughed because I live in Chicago. And yes I come from the commercial industry side. And having a lay over somewhere, it is nice to eat simple meals even in the hotel that you have crews layover. I am glad you are taking the time to educate people/companies that want to get into this industry. It is a great nut there are some details that non industry people have to start to hear. Fly safe.
@mtnairpilot4 жыл бұрын
Good info. Another significant cost is supplemental lift when the pilots or plane is down and you can’t reschedule the trip.
@windingtrail93194 жыл бұрын
Very true!
@mannyrivera69903 жыл бұрын
I could barely afford to watch this video without ADS , youtube premium keeps going up
@bowhunter82353 жыл бұрын
LOL
@stevenbatley86663 жыл бұрын
Brilliant video, a very big wake up call, the running costs, and they only get bigger.
@schnabel53474 жыл бұрын
Some comparisons below especially re Pilatus P12. Not sure about the Pilatus but a King Air 350 has op costs of about $2000 per hour BUT it flies at 310 knots rather than about 420 knots. So you need to compare MISSION costs, rather than purely hourly operating costs.
@filipeprestes37543 жыл бұрын
Precisely the mission between a P-12 NG and the Phenom 300 is what turns these two so different and without base for a comparison. Totally diferent aircrafts for totally different clients and purposes.
@bruno844 жыл бұрын
Great job explaining all this!!!
@LMays-cu2hp4 жыл бұрын
It is very good you are explaining this for someone, a group of people or a comps wants to purchase a private jet. Whether purchasing a new or pre-used.
@3204clivesinclair4 жыл бұрын
Easy to understand why a lot of folks go NetJets, VistaJet, etc. Outright ownership can be complicated, unless you employ the right people.
@Big.Ron14 жыл бұрын
Very true.
@pmh1nic4 жыл бұрын
On the flip side is owning the plane and leasing it via Netjet, etc. to cover some of the cost of ownership.
@windingtrail93194 жыл бұрын
Its is expensive. If you fly 200 hours or more a year, ownership is more cost effective. We actually figure break even is around 100 hours compared to fractional. And we get a sales pitch almost every year.
@RobRuotolo14 жыл бұрын
Absolutely Fantastic info.. cheers!!
@lengxiong3061 Жыл бұрын
Owning, a private jet is not cheap... but it can ride comfortably. 👍👍
@boom-rl7me4 жыл бұрын
You say you have a boss, then you say WE buy the fuel, exc.... And you know enough about the entire operation to make one think that your part owner in this company? Great video!
@windingtrail93194 жыл бұрын
No, just flown for same owners for 20 years. Advise on purchases, sit in on a lot of meetings. Approve A LOT of bills....
@boom-rl7me4 жыл бұрын
@@windingtrail9319 thanks for covering this topic, always been curious but didn't think it was appropriate to ask.
@Big.Ron14 жыл бұрын
The chief pilot or captain will know all the intricacies of the aircraft he flys because it is one part of his or her responsibility. The actual flying and related operations are just a small part of owning an airplane. There is a lot more to it than just the "glamorous" stick and rudder parts you usually see in videos.
@aviation35304 жыл бұрын
Great video. I like the presentation style too. Thanks
@THELIFEOFPRICE2 жыл бұрын
Nice video man thank you for sharing
@PaulGarthAviation4 жыл бұрын
I can afford the cleaning towel. Maybe some paper....
@5981334 жыл бұрын
Just ran across your channel looking at different things since I was interested in flying! It was my surprise to see you based in Des Moines. Good luck with everything!
@KKOPPONG3 жыл бұрын
What’s a better option between having one jet like a G550 for example or having 2 planes like a G550 and a Phenom 100. The G550 for international and continental and a Phenom for local short distances. Assuming you fly 400 hours a year.
@djohnson42748 ай бұрын
Nicely done... as a previous small business owner for 23 years, it's incomprehensible how high your GP percentage and EBITDA would have to be in order to support jet ownership. Obviously, I must have chosen the wrong business/career because we would never have been able to make a/c ownership sensible. .
@UberGeek3 жыл бұрын
That is a lot to think about, and I probably would not have considered all those extras, like Hanger, property insurance, pilot travel expenses.
@biggles56339 ай бұрын
Nice frank presentation, thank you.
@TheLastDay-BobReese3 жыл бұрын
I just want to know what the name of the polish is you are using on the airplane...
@forevawhinnin4453 жыл бұрын
That was great Info! Sooooo appreciated ⭐👍🏾
@dannukesem4 жыл бұрын
Just curious, what do you think of the Honda Jet and what do you think it would cost roughly to own that ?
@windingtrail93194 жыл бұрын
It is a neat design, years ago we had one on order. It just seems like the savings of moving the engines off the rear fuselage didn't pan out that well. Not any worse than a normal light jet, just not much better. Its runway numbers high and hot are not as good as the Phenom or CJ. But it does fall about right in the middle of the Phenom 300 and 100 for performance. I think Embraer could use a Phenom 200, but not sure there would be a ROI for that.
@cathydrumobich90454 жыл бұрын
very informative, very interesting, but wish you had given a "ball park" on pilot cost!!!!
@OntarioAndrews4152 жыл бұрын
This was a very informative and enjoyable video. Thank you. One day when my lottery ticket hits I will buy ....a HondaJet. :)
@andrewbroadfoot994 жыл бұрын
I work in the part 121 world but I was told once that it was about the same to have two pilots up front even though the plane might be single pilot rated due to the cost of insurance on single pilot operations. Is that not the case?
@windingtrail93194 жыл бұрын
No, I would say that is not correct. We pay less than $30,000 for insurance. I have over 14,000 hours and we get $25 million for liability. That is the max single pilot. I have helped crew a plane with a lesser houred pilot and that company has only $5 mil liability with one pilot, $25 mil with 2 pilots.
@IKonrad1124 жыл бұрын
What would you say to someone who currently runs a King Air fairly regularly (200-250 hrs/yr) but is looking to upgrade to a Phenom? I was not impressed with the performance figures on similar CJ's but the Phenom 300 seems to fit my needs perfectly. Most of my flights are 1 to 1.5 hours with a monthly 1,600nm trip that currently takes about 5 hours each way. If I said my annual time would stay the same, would a Phenom be too much airplane for me?
@windingtrail93194 жыл бұрын
It will be a upgrade for sure. Those 230-350NM trips will be quick. A 250 trip is 40-45 minute with no ATC delays. I use to go KDSM-KDPA and it was about 42 minutes like clockwork. That 1600 trip will be a joy. After having 5000+ hours in King Airs, mostly 200. The Phenom will make you less tired. I never realized the vibration was so fatiguing until I flew jets. Ill answer more later.
@IKonrad1124 жыл бұрын
Winding Trail I always justified the tprop vibrations as lulling passengers to sleep. Ha, silence is golden. King air has been a great work horse, but it’s time for some speed.
@colinpotter77644 жыл бұрын
Very interesting and informative.
@meditationrelaxation40343 жыл бұрын
Wow, Thank you so much..for insight.. Deepika
@joedorsey78462 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info. Priceless ,🤳🏾🤴🏾⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐🍿
@LMays-cu2hp4 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Continued success in the Aviation Industry.
@LMays-cu2hp4 жыл бұрын
Happy 4th of July yo you and your family. Peace and fly safe always.
@katanapilot0074 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video/explanation, keep the blue side up!
@SergioSilva-zc6id4 жыл бұрын
Another great video with great discussion! I looked into the operating costs of my future project and I have considered all items discussed by you so it was great to reaffirm my research. What complicates the buying decision are jet cards and fractional ownership clubs. Me: fly my plane. Wife-family: Hell no! Jet card/fractional ownership. I guess there's not much faith in this future pilot...
@Vendetta144 жыл бұрын
That’s a lot of corn! Is the phenom 300 considered an economical plane in its class?
@windingtrail93194 жыл бұрын
Yes on both!
@Big.Ron14 жыл бұрын
Yes, it is relatively economical as far as jets go.
@brianmcgee1154 жыл бұрын
the annual inspection, series A, B, C, D...I believe you get the 5th yr "free". is that correct or is it every yr with no exception?
@windingtrail93194 жыл бұрын
It’s an airplane, ain’t nothing free! Every year, 4th and 5th are the most extensive and expensive.
@Ozgrade34 жыл бұрын
@@windingtrail9319 My company operates 3 C90 Kingairs. All are enrolled on the Moore extended calender inspection programe that basically doubles the time interval for periodic inspections. Wouldn't this aircraft qualify for a similar extended inspection intervals?
@williamstewart61473 жыл бұрын
Nice - just give me the total cost to operate/own the aircraft for one year - 400 flying hours per year?
@mundlkalli43964 жыл бұрын
Could you give me an approximate idea on how long of a flight from TPA to FRA including the layovers for fuelstops . (how long would be a fuelstop?) and what route would you have to take to save on fuel.........I know I am asking a lot....lol. Thank you very much !!!!!!!!!!
@mattym83 жыл бұрын
12h flight time plus stops in Halifax and Azores. Roughly. Tampa to Frankfurt.
@mundlkalli43963 жыл бұрын
@@mattym8 Thank you very much for the breakdown !!!
@TheRealDeal76253 жыл бұрын
So my question how this plane ✈️ will reach LA to Hawaii? Phenom 300 range is 2100 miles. LA to Hawaii is 2412 miles? What to do?
@johnkovac44363 жыл бұрын
Can you do video on best retaining value jet to fly ohio USA to davo phillipines,even if smaller jet to mutilple stops to get into cheaper jet and where you would stop along way ? Try to include ballpark costs too as we all want know money to budget
@kadenabbott65464 жыл бұрын
So what do you think is better? Buying a brand new one or a used one?
@MasterSwitch4 жыл бұрын
I'm buying one as soon as I sell my Hyundai.
@crossapac64144 жыл бұрын
Great video and aircraft, thanks
@bingbang33183 жыл бұрын
Very interesting video and topic
@kurakuson4 жыл бұрын
PW535E1 engine leaks before end of warranty but not honored by PW because of degree of leaks?
@greenminer2554 жыл бұрын
Great video, very informative , thanks
@MullahSteinberg4 жыл бұрын
Do you polish the top of the fuselage ? Love to see you doing it
@Parr4theCourse4 жыл бұрын
Does your annual recurrent keep you IFR current as well? or do you still need 6 approaches/1 hold every six months?
@windingtrail93194 жыл бұрын
It does count as an instrument competency check. But since I go every 12 months I still need to make sure I have my IFR currency for the last 6 months. Normally not very hard. But this year I have to make sure with the slow flying schedule.
@kxmrock4 жыл бұрын
I'm Really Liking that Van Halen Video "Dreams" after hearing This I Like That He Give's a Ballpark Break down Of Costs, Stuff I didn't know
@williamloh90184 жыл бұрын
What a cool video...thanks for helping people learn about the details. Was wondering...in your experience what is the range of TBO/HSI costs...since you don't really know until we have a look in there. If it is $1.2mn total...would the range be $1mn to $1.4mn...?
@mundlkalli43964 жыл бұрын
Great video......question.....If I understood it correctly you have to train the pilot for the plane...why do they continue with training every year....???
@windingtrail93194 жыл бұрын
It is called continuing education or recurrent training. And that makes sure we stay qualified, current, and most important(to me) not complacent.
@ongus77344 жыл бұрын
I'm still buying a plane...i need that time and experience
@javiergra244 жыл бұрын
Great video! What about getting a flying license? How much is it?
@mayankraj22944 жыл бұрын
I know you wouldn't like reveal your numbers to how much you get paid but what do you consider a good range for what a phenom pilot should get paid (300 but if you know the numbers on 100 I'll be happy too)?
@michaelschofield55963 жыл бұрын
Just wondering if it's better to just buy the "fractional ownership" program or join one of the clubs? Sounds like owning one is more of a pain in the ass and expensive to boot
@windingtrail93193 жыл бұрын
I would say any way you flight in your own jet is expensive. If you are going to fly over so many hours, 125-150 imo, it is less expensive to own than fractional. Both have advantages, ownership of anything takes management.
@jacquesmertens33694 жыл бұрын
It reassures me that we both use the same car wax. Puts us in the same league, sort of. It's what I keep telling myself.
@mrabrasive514 жыл бұрын
If I won the super lotto I would buy a Pilatus for 2-3 hr trips..And just charter for longer trips with more passengers..
@johnmcelwain58844 жыл бұрын
Well done video with content and explanation.
@MikeB-in1nd3 жыл бұрын
Good information
@nickhorob28954 жыл бұрын
Do you fly for ASI? If so, I might have sat next to you in your passenger seat of a Citation back in 2008/2009 on a flight from Des Moines -> Eden Prairie -> North Carolina
@mussieTil3 жыл бұрын
How about what the income is per flight hour ? at-least industry standard.
@rayenyazid11814 жыл бұрын
Can i pilote this very light jet with the ppl licence ?
@billmask4 жыл бұрын
So, is there anything special about this plane cost? Why Praetor? It seems that it is more expensive than others to maintain.
@topofthegreen3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video!
@schnabel53474 жыл бұрын
If the boss gives you permission, discuss the money either generated or saved as a result of having the aircraft, perhaps as a multiple. Also, the human wear and tear factor if multiple locations have to be visited.
@Lgo5592 жыл бұрын
If you’re flying more than 350 hours a year, it’s totally worth it despite what people say. I mean if you simply do the math it works out to about $4000 per hour you’re in the air…not including the price of the plane ofcourse
@jcappstore123454 жыл бұрын
Can you talk about how someone goes from 0 to flying a phenom 300 privately? Thanks!
@mattym83 жыл бұрын
See flightchops videos with Osama Arafat. He did exactly that.
@Kaikai-yx8ze4 жыл бұрын
Question for your sir... since Phenom 300 can be a single pilot airplane, do pilot feels like they need a 2nd pilot to fly the Phenom 300 or one is ok? Taking in consideration about 300 hours flying time a year. Thank you
@windingtrail93194 жыл бұрын
I do feel the 300 can be flown safely with one pilot. That being said, I think I've seen 2 pilots fly a plane not very safe. But it really depends on pilots. If your very use to 2, going to one would be difficult.
@stevensaxon88884 жыл бұрын
@@windingtrail9319 great video. Please do a video about finding & hiring a pilot (from start to finish).list websites etc.
@snickepie954 жыл бұрын
So what would it cost to fly 500 hours per year?
@prems15453 жыл бұрын
Hey buddy you got a sub, you're real talk
@artistaprimus70803 жыл бұрын
Great information.
@Howrider654 жыл бұрын
Your right about everything..
@penacova1010103 жыл бұрын
Great video!
@77jpresley3 жыл бұрын
Gosh!!!! I need to work even harder now.
@NotPuncake4 жыл бұрын
Is the phenom 300 a general aviation plane, if not what are general aviation planes?
@kenbrand89724 жыл бұрын
That is an outstanding question. I would have to say yes,most people think of ga planes as propeller driven planes. But I think that private jets fall under ga aircraft because they aren’t commercial aircraft.
@windingtrail93194 жыл бұрын
Very good question, I believe "General Aviation" is all private owned and non-scheduled airplanes. Military and airlines would be the others. As of now, fractional and charter flights would be general aviation.
@Mrmanly10004 жыл бұрын
So what did you figure the hourly cost on the 300?
@pauloestevam34624 жыл бұрын
Will be around US$ 2000,00 a hour of flight.
@windingtrail93194 жыл бұрын
That's close enough for me.
@woodshed_moments2 жыл бұрын
Very well done, one of my top #5 planes to consider [let's be real] fractional...
@mikesmith74164 жыл бұрын
Your maintenance schedule explanation is a little confusing. The programs Embraer uses is 12 month based. However, there is more to it than the calendar. You have a 12 month, 12 month or 600 hour(what ever comes first), and a 600 hour. So if you fly only three hundred hours a year that means in two years you have a 12 month, 12 month or 600 hour, 600 hour, 24month, and 24 month or 1200 hours (what ever comes first) due to be airworthy. So now in four years you can see why the cost is so significant. You will have to comply with a 12, 12/600, 600, 24, 24/1200, 1200, 48, and 48/2400 inspection. Also not to mention all the out of phase items for life limited parts. The engines also have timed and calendar inspection intervals and ultimately do match the airframe calendar cycle. And the time will match time.
@bowhunter82353 жыл бұрын
NOW you're in th nutts n bolts. I consulted a friend recently...I was a barber and he was my client. He is a lovely gentleman, wealthy in kindness and knowledge. When I asked his thoughts about Embraer, he touched his ph screen and showed the days figures on embraer stocks. As we chatted he casually cast an iron look and said, 'with covid, I havent been to the hanger. That means I haven't been flying'. Those calendar certs keep ticking by just like each day the sunrises and sets is a day I'll never see again. There is something to be said for 'aging well'... man, plane, boat, motorcycle, car or horse. Th old retort; "if you have to ask, you cant afford it" will help decide if you are in th 25% or the 75% because If you dont ask, your in the 75%.
@balsumfractus4 жыл бұрын
When at my former airline which was flying 727’s at the time (obviously, a long, long time ago....) they figured operating costs at close to $1000 per minute!!
@Jay-hr3rh3 жыл бұрын
Now I know what I'm buying with my $1,400 stimulus check. Hey, some people start with coins in a jar.
@connieshine70304 жыл бұрын
Can you write training on taxes
@LMays-cu2hp4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much.
@Matt.Jernigan4 жыл бұрын
Another great video. Sounds like hangar fees are a complete ripoff
@windingtrail93194 жыл бұрын
Thanks, and I do agree!
@SergioSilva-zc6id4 жыл бұрын
@@windingtrail9319 Hangar fees on executive airports have a land lease component plus the bulding fee. If available, you can just lease the land and build your own hangar. The catch to this is that if you default the land lease payment, the airport claims the land and your building as well for pay. You can't just take down the hangar and relocate it somewhere else. Furthermore, those land leases are not short-term contracts. They are long-term leases like 10,15, even 25 years! I believe that small hangars at municipal airports would be more affordable and less stringent. I know here in FL on some municipal airports a small T-hangar for a small Cessna or Piper costs around $180 - $230 per month. But certainly a hangar for a Phenom won't be in that range.
@peternelson88614 жыл бұрын
Great video
@johnkovac44363 жыл бұрын
Love laymen talk conversation, I can understand
@1biggun7124 жыл бұрын
I think that I would much rather pay the high cost of personal transport by the hour, verses buying the plane and all of the extra,extra expenses involved. You can always say, to whomever, that I'm going on a trip, and I'm taking the jet. Just saying. Keep on keeping on top of the clouds👍👍
@bikerslow25984 жыл бұрын
Super interesting and I haven't won the lottery yet.
@windingtrail93194 жыл бұрын
Sapiens Homo I haven’t either. Or else it would be my airplane!
@connieshine70304 жыл бұрын
What is tax write off on plane yearly
@amirkazemi25174 жыл бұрын
you need to make millions & millions of dollars per year.....to have a jet.
@davideckberg93703 жыл бұрын
You did not give any totals that would provide for example $259,000 or $1,000,000 per year, It is the annual budget,and not variable costs that are important. Phenom can provide this on a cost per hour basis or a projected use per year.
@Stubones999 Жыл бұрын
one more thing... just because some of the phenoms are rated for single pilots, it's not recommended. Sometimes you need two more eyes, ears and hands on the job if there are issues in the flight... So, just because you could, it isn't recommended...
@zaneman014 жыл бұрын
Couldn't quite understand if you said you are or you are not on engine programs. Can you confirm if you are on an engine program? Thanks!
@windingtrail93194 жыл бұрын
Are not.
@zaneman014 жыл бұрын
@@windingtrail9319 Thanks!
@mannyrivera69903 жыл бұрын
@9:25 I cant see who makes these rules about how much can a seal leak , SMH so many millions,,,,, that company should change that without any questions, besides how about the safety of pilots, crew and passengers .
@malthus1012 жыл бұрын
As a rich man once said, "If it flies, floats or f**ks... Rent it."