Some tips to protect yourself from viruses and bacteria on board an airplane Many passengers fear being infected by other passengers on board - as is now the case with the corona virus covid-19. The risk can be reduced in a few steps. Airplane cabin: infection by air is unlikely, let alone with private flights, as I explained before. It's not only since the appearance of … [Read more...]
Bookings have increased There was a first leap when the virus started to spread in Italy, about 15% of additional requests for private flights. When U.S. President Donald Trump banned Europeans from entering the country a few days later, another spike occurred. People have realized that the virus is a real threat; there are three times more inquiries than at the same time a … [Read more...]
Not only are disinfectants running out, private flights tickets are also becoming scarce ... In the wake of the coronavirus epidemic, the global economy is sinking. However, a special branch is spared by the new virus and is even taking off to new heights: the private flights companies. And the huge demand does not come only from the rich and the beautiful. No, ordinary … [Read more...]
Three out of four planes are grounded in Europe because of coronavirus. In the rest of the world, the situation is similar, with at least one plane out of two out of service. Airports are often closed, authorities ban flights, and people are afraid to fly even when possible. Nevertheless, private flights rental companies are overwhelmed with orders. Let's see why private … [Read more...]
Characteristics and performance of piston engines for private flights, compared to those of turboprops. I have already compared here turboprop to jet engine. In short, the first is very similar to the second, even if turboprop is more advantageous for medium distance private flights, up to 600 km, while the jet, thanks to its better efficiency above 9000 m, is more … [Read more...]
