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Owners & Flight Departments
This page contains a compendium of articles and documents specifically aimed at owners and private flight departments as an information resource.. As you consider embarking on a new project, it's always good to seek sage advice from people in the know - people whose industry credentials make them uniquely qualified to inform and guide you. Each of the below articles are outlined in brief so you can pick and choose the ones that best apply to you and yout forthcoming projectct. To read the full article, simply click the link.
The Dark Art of Project Managing VIP Aircraft Completions. Part VI: Best Practices.
– Alexander Craker
Mr. Craker, a seasoned veteran designer, offers up some great words and advice on what awaits anyone about to emabark on the completion of a VIP aircraft. This is a good read with sage advice!
The Joys and Perils of VVIP Large Cabin Aircraft Design and Completion
The Joys and Perils of VVIP Large Cabin Aircraft Design and Completion
By; Richard Roseman / Richard Roseman Airborne Design.
Joy and fulfillment? Oh to be sure. It's something only a handful of people will ever get to do and at the end of the day, it belongs to you and your family. BUT there are pitfalls and disappointments for the uninitiated. Learn how to hang onto the joy but sidestep the perils.
Getting The Right Balance From An Aircraft Completion.
Getting The Right Balance From An Aircraft Completion.
– Gerrard Cowan / Av Buyer
There is indeed a balance involved in the completion of a jet interior - be it new or refurbished. This piece walks you through the nuances and gives great advice on how to maintain the perfect balance.
Elevating the Journey: A Step-by-Step Guide to the Private
Jet Interior Design Process
Elevating the Journey: A Step-by-Step Guide to the Private Jet Interior Design Process
By; Thomas Chatfield / Camber Aviation Management.
As the title suggest, this one gives you the low-down on all that's involved in the design process of a jet interior. It's the fun part to be sure - but can also be a little tricky and complex. Learn the ins and outs here.
Bizliner Guide: Head of State Transportation
– Gerrard Cowan / Av Buyer
A good read for Royal Flight Departments and others involved in the design & completion of a Head Of State project.
Bizliner Guide: Head of State Transportation
Buying Ex-Fractional Ownership Planes?
Buying Ex-Fractional Ownership Planes?
By; Thomas Chatfield / Camber Aviation Management
Buying an ex-fractional aircraft can be an economically smart path - but not always. This piece offers sound advice on whether it's right for you or not.
Bizliner Guide: Head of State Transportation
– Joseph R. Burns - Senior Design and Technical Oversight / RRAD Design
Space Planning a Boeing Business Jet: Entry-level Considerations.
From Refresh to Reinvention: The Art of Partial Updates for Private Jets
From Refresh to Reinvention: The Art of Partial Updates for Private Jets
By; Thomas Chatfield / Camber Aviation Management
This is an excellent piece that takes us through the strategy of refreshing your new aircraft - but with only partial updates. It can often save lots of money but only if the aircraft lends itself and if smartly done.
Luxury Redefined: Custom Interiors for Pre-Owned Private Jets
– Gerrard Cowan / Av Buyer
Similar to the article above, Thomas Chatfield takes us through a more robust complete remake of a pre-owned aircraft. He walks us through the process of a complete make-over and how to approach it smartly.
Luxury Redefined: Custom Interiors for Pre-Owned Private Jets
The Bespoke Experience: Tailoring Private Jets to Perfection
The Bespoke Experience: Tailoring Private Jets to Perfection
By; Thomas Chatfield / Camber Aviation Management
The "Tailor" reference is apropos in this piece as it describes how tailoring an aircraft to your specific needs is an art form of its own. Make it yours!
Luxury Redefined: Custom Interiors for Pre-Owned Private Jets
– Gerrard Cowan / Av Buyer
It's like a blank canvas - or more specifically, like paiting over someone elses masterpiece. Pre-owned is a great way to go, economically speaking and there's no reason to think about it as an old aircraft with someone elses interior. Learn how you can effectively create a brand new aircraft.
Luxury Redefined: Custom Interiors for Pre-Owned Private Jets
PDR and CDR. The Design Integration Imperative
PDR and CDR: The Design Integration Imperative
By; Rick Roseman - Richard Roseman Airborne Design
It's the two most critical point in the evolution of a design / build interior completion. This article takes you on a step-by-step journey through the entire process - what to expect and how to negotiate each phase.
From the Ground Up: The Crucial Role of Aircraft Pre-Purchase Inspections (PPI)
– Gerrard Cowan / Av Buyer
On the importance scale - there is no subject any more critical than this one. Get it right and you win big. Get it wrong and you will likely regret it for the life of your ownership. This one is a must-read!
From the Ground Up: The Crucial Role of Aircraft Pre-Purchase Inspections (PPI)
Completion Managers - The Best FriendYou Never Knew You Had
Completion Managers – the best friend you never knew you had
By; Thomas Chatfield / Camber Aviation Management
The title says it all for this article. No matter how hands-on and project-capable you might be - the completion of VIP large-cabin aircraft is a different animal - likely the most complex design / builds on the planet - and you can get in trouble in a hurry. Don't miss this one!
Insight Before Flight: The Essential Guide to Aircraft Pre-Purchase Inspections
– Gerrard Cowan / Av Buyer
Yet another great article by Tom Chatfield on the vital importance of pre-purchase inspections. There is no amount of reading or counsel too much on this subject!
Insight Before Flight: The Essential Guide to Aircraft Pre-Purchase Inspections
Realizing The Design Process
Realising The Design Process
By; Thomas Chatfield / Camber Aviation Management
Hardly any owner doesn't enjoy this part but there is more than meets they eye and many steps along the way. This piece takes you through the whole process and offers some key advice.
The Joy and Perils of A VVIP Design & Completion
– Richard Roseman / Richard Roseman Airborne Design
The Joy and Perils of A VVIP Design & Completion