Around here, we call it the “trip of a lifetime,” though that hardly does it justice. You might remember last month’s column that left off at an improbably tasty restaurant in Kangerlussuaq, Greenland, after just the first day of a 23-day private jet tour of Europe. Air Journey organized the trip, and it featured three airplanes: two Cessna CJ3+s and “our” Cessna M2. I say “our” because my wife, Cathy, and I were guests of Pete and Shardel, the actual owners of this glamorous Garmin-bedecked M2.
General Aviation Flying in Europe
Key Takeaways:
- The article details a 23-day private jet tour across Europe, organized by Air Journey, highlighting the extensive planning and logistical support required for international private aviation.
- Flying in European airspace presented unique complexities, including strict slot requirements, fragmented air traffic control systems across multiple countries, non-linear flight paths, and notably high FBO handling fees.
- The author contrasted the intricate, regulated, and often costly experience of flying private in Europe with the comparatively simpler, more unified, and less expensive general aviation environment in the United States.
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