Common Myths about Flying in a Private Jet

 

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Florida-based business owner Aubrey W. Gladstone serves as the president of Gladstone Consulting, a problem resolution and litigation support services firm. In addition, Aubrey Gladstone is a commercial pilot for National Jet Corp. and has completed several tours of Europe via private jet.

Several widely held myths about flying in a private jet include:

– Taking a private jet is too expensive.

Many people think private jet flights are available only to the wealthy. However, a private flight can cost only a couple of hundred dollars more than a flight on a commercial plane, if you can find a good deal.

– Private jets are grounded when commercial planes are grounded.

Private jets are smaller than commercial planes, which gives private jets the ability to take off and land at small airports. The smaller size also means that private jets can handle inclement weather better than large aircraft.

– Major airlines are safer than private jets.

The number of accidents by private jets and by commercial airplanes is nearly identical. Both forms of air transportation are highly concerned with safety, and both types of planes must adhere to strict safety standards before they are allowed to fly.

The Evolution of GPS Technology in Aviation

 

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Aubrey W. Gladstone serves as the president of Gladstone Consulting, Inc., where he has managed more than $100 million in business work-outs. Outside of this role, Aubrey Gladstone is an experienced commercial pilot.

GPS technology has evolved tremendously over the past two decades, transforming operations across numerous industries, particularly aviation. One of the main functions of GPS is to tell users their location, a task that has greatly improved flight safety.

Prior to GPS technology, pilots were required to dedicate considerable attention to the task of deducing where they were. Location was of such concern that pilots had to study “lost procedures” to know what to do if they got lost in flight, which seems unquestionable today. Legacy systems such as VOR navigation and LORAN were accurate, but with limitations – VOR depended on line of sight, such that flights in mountainous terrain were problematic.

In addition to pinpointing location, GPS technology allows Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning Systems (EGPWS) to alert pilots of obstacles and give a visual overview of the terrain below. With Block III, the next generation of GPS satellites, to be implemented in October 2018, GPS technology will have enhanced availability and accuracy.

Historical Rules of Thumb For Pilots

 

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A seasoned pilot, Aubrey W. Gladstone divides his time between flying as a captain for National Jet Corp. and leading Gladstone Consulting, Inc. as president and CEO. Rated as a commercial pilot and flight instructor in jets and helicopters, Aubrey Gladstone taught his daughter to fly at 16.

Below are several rules of thumb that every pilot should know:

– 50/70 rule: By the time a pilot has only 50 percent of the runway remaining, he or she should be at about 70 percent of takeoff speed. Pilots who have not yet achieved this speed at midpoint may struggle with reaching sufficient speed for a safe takeoff and should abort the takeoff.

– Rate of descent: Beginning pilots struggle in determining the point at which to begin their descent on approach. However, a rule of thumb used before vertical navigation, pilots simply divide the altitude they must lose by 300. For example, a pilot who needs to lose 6,000 feet of altitude to go from 7,000 feet to 1,000 feet should initiate their descent within about 20 nautical miles (NM) from the destination (6,000 feet divided by 300).

– 10/20 rule: According to this rule, takeoff and landing distances increase by about 20 percent when the weight of the plane is increased by 10 percent. The same ratio applies to speed. When a plane’s ground speed increases by 10 percent, pilots must be prepared for their ground roll to also increase by about 20 percent.

Piper Navajo Cabin-Class

 

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As president of National Leasing Corporation, Aubrey W. Gladstone has managed more than $100 million of business work-outs through his Boca Raton, Florida-based consulting company since. Additionally, Aubrey Gladstone has been a commercial pilot since 1980, during which time he has flown a variety of aircraft, including his favorite, the Piper Navajo.

Introduced in 1966, the Navajo was Piper first foray into the cabin class aircraft sector. While this class of general aviation aircraft might look small to the average individual today, it is larger than what most pilots were accustomed to and represented a significant change upon its release. However, one of the biggest selling points of the aircraft is that it was, and still is, among the easiest-to-fly twin-engine planes in the world. It is powered by a pair of 310 horsepower, six-cylinder, turbocharged Lycoming TIO-540-A2Cs.

More than 3,400 Navajos were purchased within the first 15 years after its release and they continue to be spotted at general aviation airports around the world to this day, primarily flown by owner-pilots. It maintains an average single-engine rate of climb, but has an impressive service ceiling of about 15,300 feet – an important safety feature should one engine fail during departure.

AOPA Offers Aviation-Based STEM Curriculum for High School Students

 

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Florida-based business leader Aubrey W. Gladstone serves as the president and CEO of Gladstone Consulting, a firm that assists businesses with corporate restructuring, problem resolution, and litigation support. In addition to his work as a consultant, Aubrey Gladstone is an accomplished pilot. Active in the aviation community, Mr. Gladstone is a member of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA).

As part of its “You Can Fly” initiative, AOPA helps build the next generation of pilots by offering various programs to high school students and teachers. Recently, AOPA has been hard at work developing an aviation-based STEM curriculum aligned with Common Core State Standards and Next Generation Science Standards.

After months of in-school testing, AOPA unveiled its first courses to be included in a four-year program that offers three career and technical education (CTE) pathways – in traditional piloting, unmanned aircraft systems, and aerospace engineering. The ninth-grade courses will provide the foundation for further study in all CTE pathways.

Two courses will be available for the 2018-19 school year, and AOPA will add a new level of courses each fall until the comprehensive four-year aviation program is complete. Participating schools can choose to implement one or more of the four-year CTE pathways or offer individual courses as standalone electives. More information about the program and other AOPA initiatives is available at aopa.org.

Three Reasons to Gain Work Experience before Entering an MBA Program

 

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For more than 20 years, Aubrey Gladstone has served as president and CEO of Gladstone Consulting, Inc., a firm that goes beyond traditional consulting with its hands-on strategy implementation. A graduate of the MBA program at University of Pittsburgh, Aubrey Gladstone gained years of work experience as a pilot and business manager between college and pursuing his MBA.

Many aspiring business leaders face the decision of whether they should continue their education in a graduate program before gaining real-world experience. Some choose to start an MBA program right away, while others enter the workforce for a few years and return later. Here are three benefits tied to the latter approach.

1. Expand personal perspective

Staying in school will no doubt open one up to a variety of knowledge and learning, but it will be limited to the environment. Taking some time to work before returning, by contrast, helps balance the way young professionals see the business world.

2. Improve admission chances to the right school

Applying to an MBA program straight out of undergraduate studies places a student in a pool of hundreds of similar candidates. Venturing into the workplace helps differentiate prospective grad students from others, and it helps aspiring MBA students determine what schools best fit their interests.

3. Secure scholarship funding

Professional schools, including graduate business programs, rarely offer teaching assistant positions, so scholarships are typically the only way candidates can receive financial help. A number of schools place individuals with work experience over those without when awarding these funds.

Hiring Former Military Personnel into Executive Positions

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As the president of Gladstone Consulting Inc., Aubrey Gladstone directs the organization in providing services to companies needing assistance with corporate liquidation, problem resolution, and litigation support. As a business owner, Aubrey Gladstone recognizes the benefit of hiring individuals with military experience for executive positions.

When considering new executive talent, many large corporations are turning to people with military training. Unlike their civilian counterparts, young officers receive extensive leadership training and are frequently engaged in situations that require them to apply that training in intense, real-life situations. These skills can transfer to civilian employment in the corporate realm.

Though highly experienced in the art of leadership, former military personnel often need additional finance and business training to supplement their military experience. Many colleges and corporations recognize the potential of these individuals and work to fill in the knowledge gap.

In addition to receiving excellent, practical experience in leadership, former military personnel are known to be team players who actively work to motivate, organize and direct their teams toward accomplishing the end goal. Because of the value the military now places on creative and adaptive thinking, individuals with military training can also draw on those skills in corporate environments to overcome complex problems.

Finally, veterans are often very skilled at setting goals and creating measurable steps to reach those goals. As part of normal operating procedure, military personnel are required to regularly analyze their performance and honestly assess their mistakes in an effort to learn from them and ensure they are not repeated.

The Career of William E. Boeing

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The recipient of an engineering degree from Lehigh University, Aubrey Gladstone has over 35 years of experience as a commercial pilot. Aubrey Gladstone taught his daughter Brooke to fly when she was 16 years old. She now works for Boeing, the world’s largest aerospace enterprise.

Boeing’s decorated history began July 15, 1916, when its founder, William E. Boeing incorporated Pacific Aero Products and started testing planes out of a University of Washington wind tunnel. The following year, after the United States declared war on Germany, Mr. Boeing enrolled in the Navy Reserve and renamed the business the Boeing Airplane Company. In its early years, the company made furniture and phonograph cases, among other products, to supplement its aircraft production. By 1928, however, it had become the largest aircraft manufacturer in the country.

A member of the Aviation Hall of Fame, William Boeing attended Yale University, but left at age 22 to pursue a career in logging. He established the Greenwood Timber Co. in 1908, shortly before he became interested in airplanes, and continued to run the business up until 1954. He died in 1956.

Why Small, Private Airports Are Critical in the Transportation Sector

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An experienced business consultant, Aubrey Gladstone has operated his consulting firm Gladstone Consulting, Inc., for more than 20 years. Aubrey Gladstone also has more than 35 years of experience as a pilot and advocates for the growth of small airports.

Small airports benefit the economy and the general airport system in a number of ways. First, small airports keep private traffic away from major commercial airports. If a small, single-person aircraft had to land at a major airport, it would take up a slot that could be used by a commercial jet with over 150 passengers.

Secondly, private airports are critical to the business aviation sector, which sustains 1.2 million high-wage jobs in the United States and accounts for $150 billion per year in the U.S. economy. In large part, this is due to the manufacturing jobs created by the demand for business aircraft.

Lastly, small airports allow passengers to visit remote places without access to major commercial airlines. Of the 5,000 public-use airports in the country, only 500 receive commercial airlines. This access to remote areas benefits not only businesses, but also residents of these areas who require emergency travel for medical purposes, making private airports a vital part of the U.S. aviation industry.

The Benefits of General Aviation and Local Airports

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Aubrey Gladstone has been flying throughout the United States for decades, and, like most other general aviation pilots, depends upon small, local airports for safety and ease of travel. Aubrey Gladstone understands the importance of general aviation and community airports in business and personal travel.

Small, local airports are an integral part of the larger aviation system. Local airports are crucial for local commerce. They contribute to the strong network of airports that allows industry to move products to points where they are needed. Commerce needs a diverse network of air services to operate efficiently, which means airports both large and small are critical.

Smaller airports also provide greater opportunities for general aviation. They serve hobbyists, flight schools, news organizations, emergency services, and many other groups. Busy executives use general aviation services at community airports to quickly travel multiple times in a day. Medical patients take advantage of small airports when they need to travel for lifesaving procedures, and air ambulances use these facilities to reach patients outside of major metropolitan areas.