As a corporate pilot, I never had anything else to fall back on so I needed a plan B. Flying all around the globe—especially to Africa, China, Russia, and India—I gained knowledge on how to get permits, secure the cheapest fuel, obtain necessary data from airports, and navigate the safest routes. This was around 2005 when smartphones weren’t prevalent, and information wasn’t readily available. I often thought about what I could do if something happened to my health and I couldn’t pass the medical exams required for flying.
How Private Aviation Serves the U.S. Oil and Gas Industry
The private aviation industry is crucial in supporting the oil and gas industry. Oil fields, rigs and vessels are often located in remote or hostile areas and are impossible or difficult to reach by any other method. They simply cannot be accessed by commercial...
