December 2014

Tourists often overlook Chennai, but it’s India’s fourth-largest city, the capital of the state of Tamil Nadu and a great jumping-off point for exploring the area’s impressive Hindu temples. (Photo: Fotolia)
Incredible India
Choosing a business jet? We can’t think of a better info source than the pilots who operate these aircraft every day. (Photo: Fotolia)
Bizjet Pilots Pick Their Favorite Airplanes
Choosing a business jet? We can’t think of a better information source than the pilots who fly them everyday.
Recent developments in weather radar have significantly improved safety, and also improved efficiency in flight planning and avoiding turbulence. (Photo: Mark Phelps)
From the Editors
The Scan Before the Storm
Travelers are growing more comfortable with online booking. One company sold a BBJ flight on its app for half a million dollars. (Illustration: John T. Lewis)
Charter/Flight Clubs
Click, Pack ’n’ Fly
A new generation of online booking platforms gives charter consumers direct, real-time access to available aircraft.
Even fractional shareowners can find themselves acting as indirect air carriers. (Illustration: John T. Lewis)
Money Matters
Murky Waters for Charter Brokers
Here’s how they—or perhaps even you—could run afoul of the law.
A good financial adviser can add significantly to your wealth. (Illustration: John T. Lewis)
Money Matters
Shopping for a Financial Planner
A bad one can cost you dearly. Here’s what you need to know.
Perched on its gear, it sits high off the ground with a menacing rake that oozes speed and taunts you at the same time. (Photo Courtesy of Piedmont Aircraft)
Used Aircraft Review
Used Turboprop Review: Merlin IV—The Agony and the Ecstasy
I pushed the power levers forward. Both engines came to life and I was quickly jammed back into my seat.
The BBJ Max 9 will offer a 6,255-nautical-mile range, a 16.2 percent jump from the BBJ3.
Aircraft Ownership
New Aircraft Preview: BBJ Max
Upgrades to popular BBJs deliver more range and better performance.
In Oregon’s lush, green Willamette Valley, black and white winter truffles grow among the roots of young Douglas firs. (Photo courtesy of Oregon Truffle Festival)
Outdoor Adventures
Hunting Wild Truffles
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