Private Aviation Insider

Mark Rader is the Chief Pilot and G200 Captain for Sky Partners Aviation. In this episode, he discusses his experiences flying charter flights on the G200. Hear more about his own personal flight stories and what he thinks of the G200's performance, its cost effectiveness, as well as its challenges including how tricky it can be on the ground.

Cameron English, CEO of English Technical Sales, Co. Inc., joins René Banglesdorf and discusses how he flies as a part of his normal business operation which is not aviation related. Hear more about how he flies his Bonanza A36TC to cover his sales territory as well as the practical and financial benefits of private aviation in business.

Ryan Lawson, a fellow Ohio University alumni, and currently flying an MD-11, domestically and internationally for UPS, chatted with Rene Banglesdorf about his experiences as a military contractor flying the King Air 90 in Afghanistan.

Joseph Zerilli is currently a captain on the Learjet 35A and Learjet 55 for a Teterboro based air carrier. In this episode, Joe details his experience specifically with the Learjet 55. Hear more about this plane's performance as well as some of its challenges. 

The Citation Mustang is a solid, powerful aircraft that's easy to fly with a very reliable platform. It's a comfortable ride with plenty of legroom for the passengers. It's strength is its power and its ability to fly above weather. And, its weakness is probably its useful load and fuel efficiency at its max capacity of 6 passengers. Hear more about it and its comparison to the Cirrus in this interview with Greg Thomas.

Andrew  "Andy" Allen is a retired American astronaut. A former Marine aviator and lieutenant colonel, he worked as a test pilot before joining NASA in 1987. He flew three Space Shuttle missions before retiring in 1997. Hear Andy's fascinating stories about his experience as an astronaut and his comparison of the Space Shuttle and the Piper Meridian.

The G-IV is a high performing plane with more power than you'll ever need. It has unbelievable amounts of climbability, with high lift capability, averaging 4000-6000 ft/min. It has a cruise climb of anywhere from 500-2000 ft/min and a 45000 ft ceiling. Hear more about it in this interview with Jordan LaMotte.

The Hawker 800 sets itself apart with its cabin size and overall performance. Most passengers find the wide & tall cabin very roomy and comfortable, making it an ideal choice for the charter market. It's a powerhouse on the ground with great runway performance in amicable weather. The Caravan, on the other hand, is the "Swiss Army Knife" of planes. It can be configured into many platforms from sky diving to cargo to air ambulance with the passenger and cargo platforms being utilized the most. Hear more about both planes in this interview with Parker Madill. 

The Phenom 100 is a "6 mile per minute", 4-passenger light jet which is ideal for the single pilot private owner. It's easy to fly, extremely reliable and has excellent luggage capacity.  The Phenom 300, on the other hand, is a 7-9 passenger light jet that has the performance of a 757 and is the perfect plane for nonstop travel from the West Coast to the Mississippi. It is extremely capable with great climb performance and able to handle all weather conditions. Hear more about how Mark Rubin, Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award recipient, shares his experiences with both of these jets.

The C208 is a versatile plane with a lot a functionality and space. It's built like a tank and meant to take the abuse of harsh conditions. The C208 can carry a lot of gas and has a long range. It's easy to fly and remarkably stable. It's a very well designed airplane for single pilot high workload situations. Hear more in this interview with David White.