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Navigating the world of private aviation options can be confusing. With a multitude of choices - from on-demand charter and jet cards to fractional ownership and outright purchase - each with its own complex pricing structures, contract terms, and hidden fees. Even seasoned travelers feel overwhelmed and uncertain about making the right choice.
SherpaReport membership cuts through this industry complexity, providing you with unbiased, clear, and actionable intelligence designed to demystify private flight. Gain the knowledge you need to compare options confidently, understand the true cost of your travel, and make informed decisions that ensure your private aviation strategy aligns perfectly with your travel needs.
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Benefits of subscribing
Jet cards & memberships: programs comparison
A side-by-side comparison and proprietary cost-per-hour modeling across the leading jet card and membership programs in North America. Look through all the major features including pricing, safety, response times and much more. Save hours of research time.
Charter operators: detailed information
A directory of the thousands of major charter operators in North America, including independent ratings and contact information. Find the ones closest to you or your preferred airport location.
Alternative programs & models
A few companies offer different programs and models that don't really fall into the charter, jet cards & memberships, frational ownership or whole ownership categories. Access their details and outlines of what they offer.
Guide to Private Aviation
The SherpaReport Guide to Private Aviation takes you through the different products, including on-demand charter, jet acrds & memberships and fractional ownership, as well as their pros and cons. It's designed to help you find the correct products and providers to meet your mission requirements. Start with this guide if you are new to private aviation or you want a refresher overview.
Aircraft Buying Guide
Available only to members, this 60+ page book walks you through the steps in an aircraft acquisition and offers a plethora of insights into the selection process, including the upfront investment for various models and each model's annual cost of ownership. The guide provides advice about the make up of the ideal advisory and management teams; maintenance, legal and tax considerations; insurance advice; inspection tips; financing options and more.
Personalized Analysis and Advice
Tailored program recommendations with rationale, based on your flying and mission profiles. Including one-on-one email and phone access to personalized advice from our President Nick Copley. This includes guidance as to the best ways to access private aviation for your circumstances, information about the industry, advice as to the best programs and operators for your needs, names of brokers or operators in your target area.
In-depth research
Save hours and hours of your time - we've already done the research for you. There's in-depth advice, tips and guidance that can save you thousands of dollars.
Trip spreadsheet
This easy-to-use spreadsheet will help you make an inventory of your flight needs, based on past flying patterns and anticipated future flights. It will help you zero-in on which private aviation options would be best for you, based on your needs.
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Please fill in the form below to join SherpaReport and access the member only content, including jet card and fractional jet comparisons and a book on buying an aircraft. We guarantee you will be better informed and make improved decisions about all your private aviation options.
SherpaReport membership is just $390 a year. You gain access to all the benefits listed, including one-on-one access to President Nick Copley.
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Free guide to start you out
If you are not quite ready to become a member, you can start with our free Guide to Private Aviation. This guide will give you a good overview of private aviation options including charter, jet cards & memberships and fractional ownership programs, with the pros and cons of each. It also includes profiles of some of the leading providers. You will always be welcome to sign-up as a member anytime and enjoy all the advantages listed above.