Although Brazil is one of the countries that appear on the list of those with the largest number of executive aircraft -planes, and helicopters- in operation throughout the world, the universe of private aviation is still unknown even among the most assiduous users. of air transport.
In this context, there is intense work of democratization of the sector that is being developed in our country precisely by Flapper. With a smartly developed platform for web and mobile (Android and iOS), accessing business aviation products and services has become even easier and faster. With just a few clicks and a very intuitive interface, your distance between the most exclusive business jets is even smaller, as small as your distance between two points, shortened by travel time, efficiency in boarding and disembarking procedures, and, of course, the times and dates fully adapted to your needs.
If you are a “first-time executive passenger”, don’t worry: we have separated some tips that will show you how unbureaucratic your entry into one of the most special niches of our aviation can be. Make your boarding in executive aviation immediately!
Research All About Business Aviation
Even before boarding, you can settle in and discover, little by little, the details of your new travel experience. A very interesting way to understand the dynamism of private aviation is to look for videos on YouTube channels, such as steveo1kinevo, that show the routine of executive pilots. In addition to being entertainment that the whole family can enjoy, showing details of the most varied airports in the world, it is also an excellent way to understand how complete a flight can be within business aviation, literally shortening distances and reducing travel time. to regular airline aviation.
Also, right here in Stories — Flapper’s blog — you can find very rich and carefully prepared content, in addition to understanding the processes to enjoy our services, and discovering details and curiosities of our entire operation.
Prepare For Efficiency
One of the main characteristics of business aviation is the efficiency of operations. Therefore, customers and users also need to adapt to the needs of these trips. It is possible that on a short trip such as a Rio de Janeiro – São Paulo flight, light executive jets such as the Embraer Phenom 100 or the Learjet 45 are used, which in addition to being very comfortable and versatile aircraft, are just as agile and practical as those of airlines. On these flights, dedicated baggage space may be reduced to less than that found on commercial flights.
For this reason, it is interesting to check in advance, with the air taxi company or the aircraft operator, how many pieces of luggage can be carried, checked in, or transported and the maximum weight allowed per passenger, even before going to the boarding point. Not only will this prevent surprises, but it will also help the aircraft operator to more accurately calculate the weight and balance of the aircraft, which directly reflects on flight safety.
Check Your Documentation!
While boarding and security screening processes for boarding business jets are quicker and easier compared to procedures found on regular flights, you still need to err on the side of caution and bring all necessary travel documents.
This is because, when accessing the hangars and even moving around the platform, it will be necessary to fully comply with all the security regulations of the airport authorities, in some cases it is necessary to comply with the confidentiality regulations of each hangar. This means that, depending on the aircraft that are parked near your boarding area, photographs and filming may be restricted to preserve their respective owners. Remember: business aviation is also the ideal niche for those seeking discretion, and this is no different for aircraft owners.
If the flight is within the country, photo identification documents such as RG, CNH, or Work Card are sufficient for boarding. For children who have not yet been issued documentation, a birth certificate is required.
If the flight is international, in addition to carrying passports with the visas required to enter the destination country, it may be necessary to carry the respective vaccination certificates required by local authorities, such as the Yellow Fever vaccine, example. In times of the Covid-19 pandemic, proof of vaccination with the complete vaccination schedule may be required, in addition, the negative PCR test is carried out up to 48 hours before boarding.
Don’t Forget The Bathroom!
This advice may even be comical, but it makes a lot of sense: some business jets used on short-haul flights by Flapper, because they are smaller, may not have a toilet. Therefore, in addition to a light and balanced diet before the flight, the consumption of liquids should be moderated before and during the trip, to avoid discomfort.
Aircraft such as the Beechcraft Baron or the Cessna C208 Grand Caravan, being versatile and capable of operating on very remote runways, optimize internal space to accommodate passengers and luggage. Therefore, the availability of a bathroom would increase the weight of the aircraft, reducing its autonomy and, consequently, its versatility.
Before boarding, visit the bathroom and board more highlighted. So you can enjoy the flight from start to finish without any fear!
Now that you know some of the tips to start off on the right foot in business aviation, don’t waste time: count on Flapper to transform your travel experiences!
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