What's it like travelling on a private jet?
Posted by Scooter-breath@reddit | aviation | View on Reddit | 13 comments
Apparently, it's a high lux thing, but I wonder about how smooth it flies and does it feel all couped up inside?
Professional_Act_820@reddit
Corporate Gulfstream is a very nice way to travel. I worked for a large global company for 38 years. We used G4s back in th 90s, 280s and 550s today.
My first time, I was 30 years old on a G4 and let me say it was incredible. Seated 12 ... luxury and speed all the way.
Lately we added a G280, which is smaller, but still very nice.
The G550 was the ultimate. Taking customers on those flights was something they never thought they would ever do.
Good times.
upbeatelk2622@reddit
How was the turbulence?
Professional_Act_820@reddit
Zero at FL 41
MaximinusRats@reddit
Many years ago there was a column in the Miami Herald called "Miss Manners" She was asked once what it's like having houshold staff. Her answer was something along the lines of "it takes awhile to get used to - about 5 minutes. And it takes a lifetime to get unused to it."
Flying private jet is like that.
ConstableBlimeyChips@reddit
I'm fortunate enough to fly business class once or twice per year now, and I can understand the feeling. Going back to economy class (even for short haul European flights) feels like such a step back. Thankfully knowing the price difference is more than enough motivation to suck it up for a few hours.
Professional_Act_820@reddit
Lol...yeah I hear ya. Im retired now.
GroundHominy@reddit
It's rainbows the whole way and the turbulence just feels like back rubs.
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Speedbird223@reddit
All depends on the plane. Not all private jets are the same and my rule of thumb for was to only half fill it. Doesn’t matter the size of the plane, no more than 50% capacity.
One of the first times I went on one the person organizing it filled the thing to try and bring the cost per person down. It ended up being pretty awkward with assigned seats due to weight and balance NAS luggaage was minimal.
I’ve flown full stand up cabin solo and the experience was unmatched…on one of the flights beforehand I was talking to the captain and first officer and when they learned I was into aviation and had taken the controls before they put the plane through its paces with an absurd rate of climb from takeoff (something like 12k ft/min, the cabin instruments hit 9999 end stops very quickly). When we landed I asked about it and they sort of winked…
The convenience of everything is also unparalleled. The first time I flew private for work was told to be at the FBO ten minutes before wheels up, which my brain of hundreds/thousands of commercial flights from mega airports couldn’t quite compute.
flyermiles_dot_ca@reddit
Cons: generally cramped and uncomfortable, but I'm a taller guy who likes to stretch out, walk around etc.
Pros: can't beat "are you ready to leave?" or landing at an airport closer to downtown with a customs agent waiting for you.
AsiaElephant66ju@reddit
Tall guy probs, but that private jet flex tho! ✈️😎
thatCdnplaneguy@reddit
Was able to take a short flight on a citX once. The actual flying was no different than any other flight. What makes it special is the level of service. 1 flight attendant for a handful of people. Good food and drink, being driven right to the plane and no security screening at the FBO.