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Although Brazil is one of the countries that appears in the list of those with the largest number of executive aircraft – planes and helicopters – in operation worldwide, the world of private aviation is still unknown even among the most frequent users of air transport.
In this context, there is an intense work of democratization of the sector being developed in our country precisely by Flapper. With a platform intelligently developed for web and mobile (Android and iOS), having access to executive aviation services and products has become even easier and faster. With just a few clicks, and a very intuitive interface, your distance between the most exclusive executive jets is even smaller — as smaller as your distance between two points, shortened by travel time, efficiency in boarding and disembarkation procedures, and of course, schedules and dates fully tailored to your needs.
If you are a “first-time executive passenger”, don’t worry: we’ve identified some tips that will show you how unbureaucratic your entry into one of the most special niches of our aviation can be. Make your boarding in executive aviation immediately!
Research Everything About Executive Aviation
Even before boarding, you can settle in and discover, little by little, the details of your new travel experience. A very interesting way to understand the dynamism of private aviation is to look for videos from YouTube channels, such as steveo1kinevo, that show the routine of executive pilots. In addition to being entertainment that can be enjoyed by the whole family, showing details of the most varied airports in the world, it is also a great way to understand how comprehensive a flight can be within executive aviation – literally shortening distances and reducing travel time compared to regular airline aviation.
In addition, right here in Stories — Flapper’s blog — you can find very rich and carefully prepared content, in addition to understanding the processes for enjoying our services, discovering details and curiosities of our entire operation.
Prepare for Efficiency
Even before boarding, you can settle in and discover, little by little, the details of your new travel experience. A very interesting way to understand the dynamism of private aviation is to look for videos from YouTube channels, such as steveo1kinevo, that show the routine of executive pilots. In addition to being entertainment that can be enjoyed by the whole family, showing details of the most varied airports in the world, it is also a great way to understand how comprehensive a flight can be within executive aviation – literally shortening distances and reducing travel time compared to regular airline aviation.
Therefore, it is interesting to check in advance, with the air taxi company or the aircraft operator, how many pieces of luggage can be taken, checked, or carried, and the maximum weight allowed per passenger – even before heading to the boarding place. This will not only avoid surprises, but will also help the aircraft operator to more accurately calculate the weight and balance of the plane, directly reflecting on flight safety.
Check Your Documentation
Although the boarding and security check processes for boarding executive aircraft are faster and easier compared to the procedures found on regular flights, it is still necessary to be cautious and carry all the necessary documents for the trip.
This is because, when accessing hangars and even when circulating in the apron, it will be necessary to fully comply with all the security rules of the airport authorities — in some cases, it is necessary to comply with the confidentiality rules of each hangar. This means that, depending on the aircraft that are parked near your boarding area, photographs and filming may be restricted to preserve their respective owners. Remember: executive aviation is also the ideal niche for those looking for discretion, and this is no different for aircraft owners.
If the flight is carried out within the country, identification documents with photos, such as RG, CNH, or Work Card are sufficient for boarding. For children who have not yet issued documentation, a birth certificate is required.
If the flight is international, in addition to carrying passports with any visas required to enter the country of destination, it may be necessary to carry the respective vaccination certificates required by local authorities – such as the Yellow Fever vaccine, for example. In times of a Covid-19 pandemic, proof of vaccination with the complete vaccination schedule may be required, in addition to the negative RT-PCR test carried out up to 48 hours before boarding.
Don’t Forget the Bathroom
This tip may even be comical, but it makes perfect sense: some executive aircraft used on short-haul flights by Flapper, because they are smaller, may not have a toilet. Therefore, in addition to a light and balanced diet before the flight, the consumption of liquids before and during the trip should be moderate, to avoid discomfort.
Aircraft such as the Beechcraft Baron or the Cessna C208 Grand Caravan, being versatile and capable of operating on very remote runways, optimize the internal space to accommodate passengers and luggage. Therefore, the availability of a bathroom would increase the weight of the aircraft, reducing its autonomy and, consequently, its versatility.
Before boarding, visit the bathroom and board more relieved. So, you’ll be able to enjoy the flight from start to finish without any worries!
Now that you know some of the tips to start off on the right foot in business aviation, don’t waste time: count on Flapper to transform your travel experiences!