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PlaneSense® Informational Quarterly: Volume 19
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OWNER REFERRAL PROGRAM: We offer a
credit to our fractional owners who refer us to a
new owner. We’re happy to have given back
hundreds of thousands of dollars!
SOUNDS OF CHICAGO: Every summer, music
fans of all ages gather in Chicago, the capital of
summer music festivals, and treat their souls to
the sounds that fill the air.
COMMITMENT TO TRAINING: As part of our
dedication to stringent hiring and training
standards, our pilots began a new flight
training program in Dallas, Texas.
HEALTHY LIVING: One of our pilots created a
fitness and nutrition guide for staying healthy
while on the road and in the air. These tips are
helpful for both leisure and business travelers!
Each PlaneSense® Informational Quarterly is
published and edited by members of our
team who help make your PlaneSense flying
experience easy and enjoyable.
Dear PlaneSense® Participant,
For 20 years the PlaneSense program has been focused on providing an excellent
value proposition, while, at the same time, ensuring our fractional owners receive
world-class service.
We understand that the advertising media presents you with a wide array of
private flying options with great frequency. We are pleased that, despite the
diversity of choices, you continue to choose our program. Over a third of our
current fractional owners have been a part of the PlaneSense® family for 10 or
more consecutive years. It is a great feat for any business to be able to say that
such a large number of its clients have remained loyal for more than half of the
company’s existence. It is also an achievement that brings us abundant pride.
Our focus is sincere; we aim to be the safest, most reliable, cost-effective
fractional aircraft program. We are not a marketing company, and we do not
intend to become one. We are aviation experts with penchants for service. Our
attention to detail and our efforts will continue to be put toward the evolution of
the PlaneSense® program and enhancing the offerings available to our fractional
share owners.
We look forward to another active summer serving your travel needs.
With warm regards,
George A. Antoniadis
President and CEO
115 Flightline Road Portsmouth, NH 03801
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OWNER REFERRAL PROGRAM
Over the last 20 years, a large part of our growth has come
directly from YOU through owner referrals. This is the best
compliment you could pay us, and is a great testament to our
high standards of owner service, safety, and reliability. We are
very fortunate to have owners in the PlaneSense® program
who have such confidence in us that they often refer us to
their family, friends, and colleagues. New owners choose the
PlaneSense® program for the same reasons you selected us.
CAPE MAY, NEW JERSEY
To show our appreciation for your endorsement, we offer a credit
based on the referred buyer’s purchase. Over the past 5 years
we’ve credited hundreds of thousands of dollars back to our
owners. For further details about this program, please speak
with your Sales Executive by calling us at: 1-866-214-1212.
Thank you for your ongoing business, and for contributing to
our success!
SADIE THE AIRPORT DOG
MAKE THE SUMMER
WHITE HOUSE
YOUR HOUSE!
Fondly called the “crown jewel” of its region, Cape May
is the farthest southern point on the New Jersey Shore.
Filled with gorgeous beaches, elegant seaside hotels, and
Victorian-style mansions, Cape May has been a retreat for
so many U.S. presidents that it has claimed the title, “The
Summer White House.”
Once you arrive you could choose to stay at The Virginia
hotel, which dates back to the 1800s, and sits in the heart
of the city’s historic district. The rooms are contemporary
and elegant, and those on the second floor offer
wicker-furnished balconies overlooking Jackson Street
(where the heart of all the action is).
For cocktail hour we recommend going to Fisherman’s
Wharf on Cape May Harbor, which boasts The Lobster
House restaurant. Here, diners can enjoy unrivalled
waterfront ambiance on the 130 foot-long authentic
sailing vessel the Schooner American, moored dockside.
The vessel has an outdoor cocktail lounge, full bar, and
In the last couple of years, PlaneSense® pilots have flown to
and from Innisfree Jet Center over a dozen times. Located
in Pensacola, Florida at KPNS, this FBO has a very popular
mascot that our pilots and passengers adore.
Sadie, a floppy-eared Golden Retriever, is equipped with
an orange safety vest, headset, and airport badge. She
spends her time patiently waiting on a welcoming red carpet
for aircraft to land, making sure to be the first one to greet
visitors on the ramp. Although Sadie isn’t NATA Safety 1st
trained like the rest of the Innisfree line crew, she sure knows
how important it is to provide great customer service!
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PLANESENSE, INC. DEPUTY
GENERAL COUNSEL APPOINTED
BY GOVERNOR MAGGIE HASSAN
Lorri Badolato, who has served as our in-house Deputy
General Counsel since 2007, has been appointed by New
Hampshire Governor Maggie Hassan, with the consent of
the Governor’s Council, to serve as a representative of
Corporate Aviation on the New Hampshire Aviation Users
Advisory Board. The Board is a seven-member body
created by state law to advise the Director of the Division of
Aeronautics, Rail and Transit (a division of the New Hampshire
Department of Transportation) “on all matters relative to the
operation of airports and licensing of pilots and other aviation
personnel.” The Board also acts as an appellate body, and
hears appeals of decisions of the Director of Aeronautics, Rail
and Transit relating to aeronautics.
specialty menu. When it comes to dinner, The Washington
Inn has been unanimously selected by locals and visitors
as the best restaurant for its French décor and cuisine,
large wine selection, and most importantly for the
enthusiastic, friendly service.
When you’re not wandering Jackson Street or relaxing
on the beaches, other guest attractions to partake in
include Sunset Beach at dusk or dawn, the Boardwalk,
the Cape May Lighthouse, the Cape May Zoo, the
Emlen Physick Estate, and Historic Cold Springs Village.
The city also has museums, tours, a mall, spa, theater,
breweries, golf, and the option for plenty of water-related
activities, such as paddleboarding, surfing, jet skiing,
fishing, and kayaking.
With the PlaneSense® program you can fly into the Cape
May Airport (WWD), which is just a 15-minute drive from
the center of Cape May. This is a must-visit destination
with lots to do, see, and enjoy.
All Board members must have a valid pilot’s license, and they
are typically individuals considered authoritative in matters
of aeronautics, generally, and in the field they are chosen to
represent, specifically. In addition to the field of corporate
aviation that Lorri will represent, the other constituencies
required to be represented by Board members, according to
state law, are airlines, airport management, airport authorities
or municipal airport governing agencies, two members from
the New Hampshire general aviation community, and the
Commissioner of Transportation or his/her designee.
Lorri is a graduate of the Boston University College of Arts
and Sciences and the Suffolk University School of Law,
and is an active member of both the New Hampshire and
Massachusetts Bars. She has a Private Pilot Certificate with
a Single Engine-Land rating, and she is a member of the
Lawyer-Pilot Bar Association and the International Air and
Transportation Safety Bar Association.
SOUNDS OF
CHICAGO
Every summer music fans of all ages gather in Chicago, the capital
of summer music festivals, to treat their souls to the music that
fills the air. A major music event occurs almost every weekend
between May 22nd and September 13th. During this time, the city
is home to dozens of annual music festivals including Summer
Camp, Chicago Blues Festival, Ravinia, Windy City LakeShake,
Lollapalooza, Chicago Jazz Festival, and more.
The Chicago Department of Cultural
Affairs and Special Events produces
and promotes music festivals along the
lakefront, downtown, and throughout
the city. Regardless of your music
preference, the lineup of festivals has
something for everyone. In the event
you already have plans to visit Chicago
this summer, or need an excuse to head
to the “Windy City,” in an upcoming
summer, here is a quick overview of
highlights from this summer’s schedule:
SUMMER CAMP * May 22-24
Summer Camp was the first festival of
the season, hosted in Three Sisters Park,
Chillicothe, just north of Peoria and
about a two and half hour drive from
Chicago. Since the first Summer Camp
Music Festival was held in 2001, the
Festival has grown to more than 20,000
attendees, hosting more than 100 bands
on 7 stages over 4 days. The list of
performers this year included The
Steve Miller Band, Umphrey’s McGee,
Widespread Panic, Moe., John Butler Trio,
and Krewella. Make sure to remember a
tent if you plan to attend this festival!
CHICAGO GOSPEL MUSIC FESTIVAL
* May 29-31
The 30th Chicago Gospel Music Festival
was held in Millennium Park (which
is located within the city’s larger Grant
Park) and showcased the best in local,
national, and international Gospel Music
performers. Musicians included Ricky
Dillard & New G, Anita Wilson and
Jonathan McReynolds, Brian Courtney
Wilson, The Brown Sisters, and many more.
Admission to this outdoor festival is free!
RAVINIA has been
a destination for
great artists like
Louis Armstrong,
Tony Bennett, and
Lady Gaga... just to
name a few.
RAVINIA * June 13 - September 12
The Ravinia Festival, 111 years old this
summer, is North America’s oldest
outdoor music festival, presenting more
than 140 different events throughout the
summer. Ravinia will attract about
600,000 attendees, and events will cover
all genres from classical music, to jazz,
to theater, done over the course of three
months. Over the years, this festival
has been a destination for some great
artists, including George Gershwin,
Louis Armstrong, and Yo-Yo Ma. This
year will highlight performances from
Tony Bennett, Lady Gaga, Steely Dan,
Aretha Franklin, Sheryl Crow, Blondie,
Melissa Etheridge, and Santana. For a
complete schedule of events visit:
http://www.ravinia.org/Calendar.
CHICAGO BLUES FESTIVAL
* June 12-14
Celebrating its 32nd year, the Chicago
Blues Festival is the largest free blues
festival in the world. It remains the
largest of Chicago’s Music Festivals. This
three day festival was held on five stages
in Grant Park, and this year’s headliner
was Chicago legend, Buddy Guy. The
list of other performers included Zora
Young, Syl Johnson, Taj Mahal Trio,
and Toronzo Cannon. The legacies of
Muddy Waters and Willie Dixon were
celebrated during this year’s festival.
WINDY CITY LAKESHAKE
* June 19-21
Country music fans were excited this
year as this brand-new country festival
made its debut, landing some pretty
big names for its first year. Held at the
FirstMerit Bank Pavilion on Northerly
Island, this festival hosted performers
like Brad Paisley, Clare Dunn, Florida
Georgia Line, and Dierks Bentley.
3-day general admission and 3-day
grandstand tickets were sold, but fans
could also purchase VIP passes. VIP
attendees hung out in the exclusive
“FIAT” lounge and were privy to shaded
reserved seating, elevated views, and
upgraded food.
SUMMERFEST
*June 24-28, June 30-July 6
Summerfest was held at Henry Maier
Festival Park in Milwaukee, just over
90 miles north of Chicago. Celebrated
as the “world’s largest music festival”
it spanned a total of 11 days and
included over 800 acts and 1,000
performances, which were enjoyed
by more than 900,000 fans. The idea
of Summerfest dates back to the late
1960s. Over the years, the permanent
75-acre festival site has seen great
growth and enhancements, including
capital improvements and new partners,
vendors, and exhibits. The 2015 lineup
included The Rolling Stones, Carrie
Underwood, Kings of Leon, Keith
Urban, Stevie Wonder, Bastille, Zac
Brown Band, and Ed Sheeran.
With the 3-day
LAKESHAKE
VIP pass, you
can expect to
experience the
festival in comfort
and style.
LOLLAPALOOZA * July 31-August 2
As if the middle of the summer in Chicago
isn’t hot enough, the Lollapalooza
festival really turns up the heat. This
festival, held in Millennium Park, is
the jackpot of music festivals. General
admission and 1-day passes are already
sold out, so the only way to get in now
is by purchasing a 3-day VIP pass, which
are also going fast! The VIP pass grants
entrance into the two “Lolla Lounges”
that include catered food, mini-spa
treatments, golf cart shuttles to the
viewing platforms, and premium sightlines.
This year’s anticipated lineup includes
performances by Paul McCartney, Sam
Smith, Kid Cudi, Metallica, Florence +
the Machine, and Alabama Shakes.
CHICAGO JAZZ FESTIVAL
* September 3-6
Hosted in Millennium Park and the
Chicago Cultural Center, this year’s 37th
Annual Chicago Jazz Festival will toast
to 100 years of Billie Holiday, 50 years
of the Association for the Advancement
of Creative Musicians, and 25 years of
the Americans With Disabilities Act.
Since 1979, the festival’s mission has
been to showcase Chicago’s vast jazz
talent alongside national and international
artists. The festival promotes appreciation
for all forms of jazz through quality live
performances, and is the largest free jazz
festival in the world. This year’s top
headliners include Muhal Richard Abrams,
Jose James, Dee Dee Bridgewater,
and Henry Butler.
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MEET PETER DITE
Peter Dite joined the PlaneSense® team
two years ago as a Flight Manager.
Born and raised in the Czech Republic
(then Czechoslovakia), Peter served
in their 82nd Airborne Division from
1989 to 1991 as a jumper on Mi-17
helicopters. He also worked closely
with Antonovs (similar in size to the
giant C-5 Galaxy cargo aircraft flown
by the US Air Force). While in the
Czech Republic, Peter earned an
Electro-Engineering degree.
After relocating to the United States
in 1998, Peter obtained a Bachelor’s
Degree in Computer Science from
Southern New Hampshire University.
In addition to speaking Czech, Peter is
fluent in Russian, Spanish, and English.
He enjoys cross country skiing and
snowboarding, sand volleyball, and
martial arts. For the past 6 years, Peter
has been training in Jung Ki Kwan
Hapkido, which is a Korean martial art.
He is also trained in Shotokan Karate
and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Currently, Peter
lives in Portsmouth, NH, has two
cats, and is working on acquiring his
private pilot license.
A message from Peter: “Stastny Let!”
(Happy Flying!)
SAFETY ARTICLE
OVERFLIGHT PERMIT
As part of our commitment to stringent
hiring and training standards, our
new-hire and Captain upgrade
PC-12 pilots will now train in Dallas,
Texas at FlightSafety International,
using an FAA certified, Level D Full
Motion Simulator.
We are pleased to announce that after
working closely with the U.S. Customs
and Border Protection Agency for several
months, our operations team was granted
a Border Overflight Exemption.
FlightSafety’s simulator is a top of the
line training device that utilizes very
sophisticated software to replicate
all of the flight characteristics of the
PC-12. This is the most advanced
simulator available, and allows pilots
VISITOR TO PLANESENSE
The PlaneSense® program had the
honor of flying Tom Brokaw (former
NBC Nightly News anchor) to and
from our Portsmouth, New Hampshire
to conduct incredibly realistic training,
which will better prepare them to fly
the PC-12.
headquarters in late May. The flights
were a donation to our friends at
The Portsmouth Music Hall, where
Mr. Brokaw had a sold out speaking
engagement at the Historic Theater.
Mr. Brokaw discussed his new memoir,
“A Lucky Life Interrupted,” which
chronicles his year spent battling
cancer. Bringing the audience through
his journey from the Great Plains to
California, from Watergate to New
York City, and from luck and success,
to courage and strength, Mr. Brokaw
shared his thoughts on mortality, family,
and friendship.
Mr. Brokaw has won two DuPonts
and two Peabody awards, as well
as a dozen Emmys, including one
for lifetime achievement. In 2014,
President Obama awarded Brokaw
the Presidential Medal of Freedom,
America’s highest civilian award.
This exemption allows the PlaneSense®
program to utilize a much larger network
of airports for Bahamian travel, and means
that our owners and passengers are no
longer limited to a select group of Florida
airports in order to clear Customs upon
re-entry to the US.
With the Overflight Exemption any airport
with a Customs office—and within a safe
travel distance of the Bahamas—is now
available for use.*
Please contact our Owner Services team
with any questions about this PlaneSense®
program enhancement.
* Dependent on Customs office hours of
operation, aircraft range requirements
apply to all flights
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STAYING HEALTHY ON THE ROAD
Maintaining healthy levels of fitness and nutrition can be a challenge for those constantly on the road and in the air. Abnormal
sleep patterns, late night meetings, early flights, dining out, and many other travel-related stressors can interfere with a person’s
commitment to a healthy lifestyle. One of our pilots, Jody Waring, compiled a list of tips that she follows to stay healthy while traveling.
SLEEP
Changing time zones and sleeping in noisy hotels can affect circadian rhythm and subsequently affect
jet lag.
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WATER
Air at altitude and in hotels and public buildings can be very dry and dehydrating, and disrupted
schedules can affect consumption and retention of water.
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EAT
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Check menu selections online in advance of making restaurant choices.
Don’t hesitate to ask your server to have entrees prepared in a healthy manner (baked, broiled,
steamed, no sauce, sauce on the side).
Substitute starch choices (potato, rice, pasta) for additional vegetables, or choose a salad instead.
Pre-package healthy snacks to have throughout the day for in-between mealtimes.
Flexibility, adaptation, and a little effort can help you continue to achieve your fitness goals
while traveling.
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PLAN
Bring your own refillable water bottle when traveling.
Set a goal to ingest a specific number of ounces of water per day.
Infuse your water with fruits and vegetables (like lemon and cucumber) for a great taste. Infused
water has other health benefits too, such as reducing muscle fatigue, mood improvement, and
helping to shake afternoon groggy feelings.
Restaurant and hotel dining can make healthy eating challenging, but not impossible.
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EXERCISE
Ask for a room far away from elevators and stairwells.
Request floors that have been designated as “quiet” floors.
Unless making time zone changes of 3+ hours, try to maintain your regular sleep and awake cycle.
Aim for 7-8 hours of uninterrupted sleep per 24 hours.
Many hotels have their own gym or have agreements with local gyms; ask when making
a reservation.
Carry a jump rope in your suitcase. Jumping rope is a great way to get a cardiovascular workout.
Utilize stairwells while traveling to walk/jog up and down.
Bodyweight exercises (pushups, sit-ups, lunges, jumping squats) in your room can substitute for
weight equipment.
The most important part of committing to a healthy lifestyle while traveling is to plan ahead.
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Commit to a set number of workouts for the time that you are away.
Prepare healthy snacks ahead of time and check out restaurants prior to arriving.
Keep hydrated as you move about your day.
Make sure to keep your sleep on schedule and commit to getting to bed early enough to get
your 7-8 hours in.
SOURCES & PHOTO CREDITS
timeout.com; cityofchicago.org; summercampfestival.com; ravinia.org;
lakeshakefestival.com; summerfest.com; lollapalooza.com; capemay.com;
capemaychamber.com; capemaycity.org; https://www.facebook.com/
CapeMayCity; thelobsterhouse.com; caperesorts.com; washingtoninn.com;
innisfreejetcetner.com; flightsafety.com; Captain Nathan Brown; The Lobster
House; FlightSafety International; First Officer Samuel Fagan; Karen Torres;
Bill Gallery; Brian Redden; Doug Levy; Terri Dowaliby; Peter Dite
©2015 PlaneSense, Inc. PlaneSense is a registered trademark of PlaneSense, Inc.
PEAK SUMMER
TRAVEL
As a friendly reminder, the
following are the scheduled
summer Peak Periods. If you
need to book, change, or
cancel a flight during the set
times, please call us 48 hours
in advance.
Independence Day Saturday, July 4, 2015
Labor Day Monday, September 7, 2015
Friday, July 3rd
(12:00 Noon to 12:00 Midnight EDT)
Sunday, July 5th
Monday, July 6th
(12:00 Midnight to 12:00 Noon EDT)
Friday, September 4th
(12:00 Noon to 12:00 Midnight EDT)
Monday, September 7th
(12:00 Noon to 12:00 Midnight EDT)
Summer Peak
Friday, July 10th
(12:00 Noon to 12:00 Midnight EDT)
Sunday, July 12th
(12:00 Noon to 12:00 Midnight EDT)
Friday, July 31st
(12:00 Noon to 12:00 Midnight EDT)
Sunday, August 2nd
(12:00 Noon to 12:00 Midnight EDT)
WELCOME TO THE FAMILY!
The PlaneSense ® program
welcomed N531AF, its newest
Pilatus PC-12 aircraft, to the
fleet on May 21st, 2015.
This is the 75th Pilatus PC-12
taken by the PlaneSense
program since its inception
20 years ago.
Welcome to the family, 531!
THE PLANESENSE® PROGRAM
The ambition of PlaneSense is to bring practicality to private flying, whether for leisure or
business. We work hard to know your preferences, to ensure a superior flying experience,
and to take meticulous care of your aircraft. Our goal is that this very personal, high quality
service, together with the comfort, reliability, and trademark versatility of the PC-12, will
yield value above and beyond the sensible economics we provide.
CONTRIBUTORS:
CONTACT US:
Becky Fabian, Customer Support Representative
Jody Waring, Captain
Brian Redden, Sales Project Manager
Ashley Chamberlain, Marketing Manager
Dianna Dobe, IT Technician / Designer
Terri Dowaliby, IT Technician / Designer
Gary Arber, V.P. and General Counsel
Sarah VanSleet, Assistant Contract Manager
Andrea Barnard, Flight Manager
Casey Hoch, Director of Flight Training
Greg Chag, Assistant Director of the FOC
PlaneSense, Inc.
115 Flightline Road
Portsmouth, NH 03801
603-501-7600
www.planesense.com