Business Jet Traveler » August 2010

Set your sights on Colorado elk
August 1, 2010
Some Coloradans have spent years equipping themselves and pursuing elk on the
Wilderness hunting for big game is always exciting. When the prey is North American wapiti or elk, the experience is nothing short of exhilarating. 
Piaggio America's John Bingham
August 1, 2010
"When I was telling people that I joined Piaggio," said John Bingham, "they would say, 'I didn't realize that you had gone to work in motor scooters.' I quickly understood that we needed to do something about the name of the company. So that is why we branded it 'Piaggio Aero.'"
10 ways to cut the cost of flying privately
August 1, 2010
Any trip can be more efficient at slower speeds, which also result in less we
Flying in business aircraft, whether small or large, is an expensive proposition. But a variety of methods can help you keep costs to a minimum while maximizing safety and efficiency. 
Why good flight attendants matter
August 1, 2010
If you’re unsure, ask flight attendants about the safety training they’ve rec
How would you respond to an in-flight emergency? If your answer involves seeking help from flight attendants, that's not surprising. Passengers typically consider them to be the cabin safety go-to people.
Montserrat
August 1, 2010
Beatles producer George Martin built studios on Montserrat for stars like Pau
Mention a visit to Montserrat and you can expect quizzical expressions. Spanish mountain? Massachusetts college? West Indies island? 
Editor's Desk: Escape from Terminal C
August 1, 2010
I wouldn't normally comment about something I saw in an advertisement in this magazine, but the PlaneSense ad on page 65 in our 2010 Buyers' Guide hit too close to home to let pass without relating a recent tale of airline-travel-induced woe.
The High Road
August 1, 2010
First-time charter customers often come back for more, as they find that the
Even though I'm a pilot, I still love loading up the car and hitting the highway for a far-off vacation destination. Some of my most relaxing moments have been behind the wheel, with Woody Guthrie's "ribbon of highway" stretched out ahead of the hood ornament.
Flying your birdie to the PGA championship
August 1, 2010
Planning to fly to Wisconsin's Sheboygan County Airport for this year's PGA Championship at the Whistling Straits links course August 12 to 15? The good news is that Kohler, the plumbing firm, and some other local companies of note base their jets there, so the airport has more amenities than your typical small-town landing strip.
Jimmy John Liautaud
August 1, 2010
--Jimmy John Liautaud, founder of Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches, which has about 1,000 franchises in the U.S. and owns a Challenger 300 and Learjet 40 Source: The New York Times
Herbie Hancock
August 1, 2010
“Life would be dull without obstacles. You’d never learn anything, you’d neve
Pianist and composer Herbie Hancock-who ranks among the most influential jazz musicians of the last hundred years-is a bouncy and jovial free spirit. At age 70, he seems as excited about his new Apple iPad as he is about his latest album, The Imagine Project (which is also available as a video).

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“You are so motivated to make sure the trip goes smoothly, because you know that the organs of these two kids are now going to save the lives of more than just a handful of other kids.”

-Dan Drohan, CEO of Solarius ­Aviation