One of the hallmarks of a great charter experience is that excellence appears effortless. The food and amenities are perfect. The attentive personnel anticipate every desire. Everything happens on time.
The key to this seamless performance is what occurs behind the scenes, hours before you board the jet. Here are a few highlights from a recent flight from New York to Los Angeles for an overnight business trip.
By Clay Lacy in January 2001 Professional Pilot Magazine's "Situational Awareness"
ATP/CFII/Helo/Sea.
Boeing 747, Gulfstream II/III/IV,
Hawkers, Learjets, Citations and
25 misc type ratings
By Clay Lacy in December 2004 Professional Pilot Magazine's "Training"
Contributing Writer
Aircraft are designed so that no matter what happens there’s always a way out. The weak link, and the cause of most accidents, is the human element. Safety Standdown is aimed at inspiring operators to focus more on safety and to give themselves greater margins of safety in everything they do.
