Time in type is the amount of hours a pilot has been at the controls of a certain type of aircraft Continue reading Time in Type

A type rating is the standard required by the FAA for pilots to operate particular types of aircraft. Wyvern: Wyvern is a consulting firm that offers aircraft safety auditing to operators in the U.S. Continue reading Type Ratings

The flight crew is the staff aboard an aircraft which operates the aircraft during flight. Depending on the size of the aircraft, the flight crew will range in size from just a single pilot to two pilots and a cabin … Continue reading Flight Crew

An FBO is a fixed-base operator. FBOs are airport service centers that offer several services to fliers and operators including aircraft maintenance, lounge facilities, cabin supplies, and hangars for aircraft before and after flight. FBOs are colloquially known as the … Continue reading FBO/Executive Terminal

In aviation, the ceiling refers to the lowest layer of clouds present and the visibility available based on weather conditions, such as having fog present. Continue reading Ceiling

The balanced field length is the distance required for an aircraft to safely take off, or stop, based on the takeoff weight of the aircraft and conditions of the runway Continue reading Balanced Field Length

The aft cargo hold is found onboard the aircraft and is located at the back of the aircraft. It is not accessible during flight. Continue reading Flying Private Aft Cargo Hold

Turboprops are smaller aircraft that use a jet engine that is powered by a turbine driven propeller. Turboprops come in a range of sizes and some examples include the Piper M500, the Cessna 208 Caravan, and the Piaggio Avanti. Continue reading Turboprop

Segment fees are charges required for every passenger per occupied leg of a flight Continue reading Segment Fees

Recovery is the process that occurs when an aircraft experiences an unexpected maintenance event and a new aircraft is procured for your trip. Continue reading Recovery