Tag: Gulfstream

Brazil

by Ron Rapp on November 19, 2013 in Gulfstream, Travel • 17 Comments

Brazil has long been on my mental “bucket list” of places to visit. Not only is it one of the world’s largest countries both geographically and by population — fifth on both counts — but it’s also the center of attention right now because they are hosting 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Summer Olympics. Then there’s the Amazon rainforest; one in ten known species in the world lives in the Amazon, by far the largest collection anywhere. Anyway, recently a two-week trip came up that allowed me to cross this one off my list in the best way possible: on the company dime. Read more →

The Missing Link in Flight Simulation

by Ron Rapp on November 4, 2013 in Opinion Leaders • 7 Comments

Several months ago I mused about the how ever-advancing computer technology has led to a marked improvement in simulators for the light GA market. Reader Keith Smith later alerted me to a corresponding service he had developed called PilotEdge. His company’s mission is to add a level of realism to the general aviation FTD that not even the multi-million dollar Level D boxes have thus far been able to offer. I was intrigued. What could possible transform an inexpensive Flight Training Device that way? In a word: radios. Read more →

Last Flight of the First Gulfstream Jet

by Ron Rapp on October 28, 2013 in Gulfstream • 35 Comments

The first Gulfstream jet ever manufactured made it’s first flight in 1966. It was recently retired after 44 years of continuous service with a single owner. Here’s a look at the history and future of this one-of-a-kind aircraft. Read more →

Southeast Alaska

by Ron Rapp on September 8, 2013 in Aviation, Gulfstream, Travel • 13 Comments

Whether you’re climbing Mt. Denali or just doing a bit of fishing, a trip to Alaska always means “adventure”. On this trip, we got a bit more of it than we expected. Read more →

The City of Lights

by Ron Rapp on May 22, 2013 in Aviation, Gulfstream, Travel • 4 Comments

They call Paris the ‘City of Light’, but the most memorable part of this visit was spent underground in the dark. Read more →

Getting Better: Simulators for General Aviation

by Ron Rapp on March 29, 2013 in Aviation, Instructing, Safety, Technology • 5 Comments

Most of the big technological advances in flying have been in the instrument panel. But now they’re starting to make serious strides in the area of flight simulation, and GA stands to reap a huge benefit. Read more →

Gulfstream G650 Accident Report

by Ron Rapp on November 21, 2012 in Aviation, Gulfstream, Safety, Technology • 5 Comments

The Gulfstream G650 accident report has been published by the NTSB. While they strongly point the finger at Gulfstream, after reading the full accident docket, the takeaway for me is that given the kind of testing required by the FAA, it’s a wonder accidents don’t happen more often. Read more →

Visual Descent Point Hazards

by Ron Rapp on August 30, 2012 in Aviation, Gulfstream, IFR, Safety • 5 Comments

Visual Descent Points were designed to increase flight safety, but despite being “visual” when using them, there may be some nasty things out there that you can’t see. Read more →

The Real Fun

by Ron Rapp on July 19, 2012 in Aviation, Gulfstream • 2 Comments

It takes quite a few steps to get a Gulfstream in the air on a typical day. But once those tasks are done the real fun can begin, as this video illustrates. Read more →

Of Gulfstreams, NetJets, and Discounts

by Ron Rapp on July 10, 2012 in Aviation, Gulfstream • 2 Comments

NetJets recently placed an order for more than 400 new aircraft, but Gulfstream was left out of the party. A closer look at how bulk orders work in the industry leads me to believe they might not be losing too much sleep over it in Savannah. Read more →