Discover a New Way to Fly
Luxurious and affordable private jet travel. No empty leg charges on 5 key routes.
Two Learjets based in Sun Valley to serve members.
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Get On Board!
The Sun Valley Air Club (SVAC) offers the safety, reliability and luxury of
private jet service at a fraction of customary costs. Transform the way you
travel to and from Sun Valley as well as other destinations.
SVAC Revolutionizes Private Jet Travel Six Ways
1. Lowest entry fee in jet charter program.
2. Lower hourly flight charges for comparable class of jets.
3. Absence of empty leg fees on five popular key routes.
4. Access to additional discounts for bookings on available empty legs.
5. Opportunities to share flights and costs with other Club members.
6. Elimination of repositioning fees for flights departing from
Sun Valley as planes and pilots are based here.
Seattle
What Are Our Key Routes and Where
Else Can We Take You?
We currently have five key routes,
but this list could expand over time as
membership expands. There are no
empty leg fees for flights between
San Francisc0
Sun Valley and the following key
locations: Palm Springs, Denver, Seattle
(Boeing Field), San Francisco Bay Area
Los Angeles
(Oakland, San Jose) and Los Angeles Area
(Burbank, Van Nuys, Orange County).
Sun Valley
Denver
Palm Springs
Flights can be arranged to other airports with appropriate runway lengths
and services in the continental United States, Mexico and Canada.
How Does Membership Work?
Similar to joining a private golf club, members pay a one-time initiation fee
and recurring annual fees. Members are then charged for each flight prior
to the trip. No minimum flights per year are required. Memberships may be
transferred to another family member or business partner, sold as part of a
real estate transaction, or sold outright according to membership policies.
Enjoy the beauty of the Sun Valley area without the hassle of flight delays
or cancellations, fewer scheduled flights during slack, or long waiting
times between flights throughout the year.
Eiron Schofield, Membership Director
(208) 720-6438
[email protected]
svairclub.com
Upgrade Your Life
“My favorite thing about flying the Lear 60 for the Sun Valley Air Club
is the safety record of this jet and the crew I fly with.”
—Pam Rheinschild, Mountain Aviation pilot serving on SVAC Lear 60 crew
Sample Lear 31A Costs
DEPARTURE
ARRIVAL
TRAVEL TIME
SVAC
MEMBER
RATES
Sun Valley
Palm Springs
1.7
$5,220
Sun Valley
Burbank
1.7
$5,005
Sun Valley
Oakland
1.5
$4,415
Sun Valley
Seattle
1.3
$3,842
Sun Valley
Denver
1.4
$4,411
Sun Valley
Santa Ana
1.7
$5,015
Sun Valley
Van Nuys
1.7
$5,030
Sample Charter Cost Comparison for Lear 60
DEPARTURE
ARRIVAL
TRAVEL TIME
SVAC
MEMBER
RATES
AVERAGE
CHARTER
RATES
SAVINGS
PER FLIGHT
WITH SVAC
Sun Valley
Palm Springs
1.7
$6,090
$13,230
$7,140
Sun Valley
Burbank
1.7
$6,000
$14,295
$8,295
Sun Valley
Oakland
1.5
$5,360
$14,170
$8,810
Sun Valley
Seattle
1.3
$4,720
$11,010
$6,290
Sun Valley
Denver
1.4
$5,320
$11,680
$6,360
Sun Valley
Santa Ana
1.7
$6,090
$14,624
$8,534
Sun Valley
Van Nuys
1.7
$6,000
$14,381
$8,381
Jet Program Comparison
Cost Analysis
SVAC Program Costs
One Time
Initiation Fee
Annual Dues
Individual
Couple
Each Additional
Family Member
$20,000
$32,500
$5,000
$6,000
$12,000
$4,500
* Special discounted pricing offered through Oct. 31, 2014.
Jet Program Comparison
Up Front
Investment
Hourly
Flight Costs
SVAC
Jet Suite
Net Jet
Flex Jet
$20,000
Individual
Membership
$50,000
Minimum
Card Option
$130,000
per year
for 12.5 hours
$350,000
per year
for 50 hours
SVAC
Jet Suite
Net Jet
Flex Jet
$3,400 for a
Mid-sized Jet
$4,400 for a
Mid-sized Jet
$10,400 for a
Mid-sized Jet
$7,025 for a
Mid-sized Jet
“In the Lear cockpit, all the information comes at
the pilot in a friendly fashion. It’s a pilot’s airplane!”
—Ken Oclassen, Mountain Aviation pilot serving on SVAC Lear 60 crew
Eiron Schofield, Membership Director
(208) 720-6438
[email protected]
svairclub.com
Distinctive SVAC Features
• Access to the Virtual Club House, a proprietary online system for requesting
flights, organizing shared flights with other members, and seeing as well as
booking empty leg flights available at discounted prices.
• No empty leg fees on five key routes, including flights between Sun Valley
and Palm Springs, Seattle (Boeing Field), San Francisco Bay Area (Oakland,
San Jose), Los Angeles Area (Orange County, Van Nuys, Burbank) and Denver.
• More options for lowering costs. Members can share flights and costs with
other members or pick up a discounted Empty Leg flight.
• After dark arrivals into Sun Valley. The Sun Valley Air Club is the only
charter company serving this area with the training and clearance to fly into
Sun Valley after dark. We are also able to arrive and depart on Runway 13—
an option not available on all charter jet operations—thus averting some
diversions or extended delays.
• Generous guest policy. Other family members, friends, business associates
or clients may fly up to three round trips (six single legs) per year at the same
pricing for Club members. Guests do not have to be accompanied by a member.
• Membership is easily transferred or
sold. Membership may be transferred
as a gift or inheritance to others in the
family or business. Membership could
also be included as part of the sale of real
estate in the Sun Valley area. The new
owners would be required to maintain
annual payment of dues. A membership
could also be sold to another party as an
independent transaction.
• No annual minimum number of
required flights or fares paid. Members
don’t even have to fly at all during a year.
• Luxury chauffeured vehicles will
provide transportation to or from Twin
Falls in the event that we must divert
operations to that location because of
airport conditions in Sun Valley. We do
not leave you stranded to secure ground
transportation on your own.
• No extra charges for catering. The Flight Concierge will arrange for your
meal or snack requests from favorite local restaurants. We also offer an array of
non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages on each flight.
• Both Learjets and all flight crew members are based in Sun Valley. This
provides increased reliability and safety for outbound flights when weather
conditions at Friedman Memorial Airport are challenging. We will have accurate
weather information, our planes and pilots can be ready to leave as soon as
weather permits, and we can sometimes proactively adjust departure times with
the members and other passengers to avoid long weather-related delays.
Eiron Schofield, Membership Director
(208) 720-6438
[email protected]
svairclub.com
Morning Meeting in Seattle.
Lunch at Cristina’s.
Benefits of Membership
• Services of a Flight Concierge to arrange all details related to your
flights, including parking and ground transportation, pet accommodations,
catering preferences, FedEx shipment of additional baggage, and special
needs or requests.
• Arrivals and departures at private jet terminals, such as Atlantic
Aviation in Sun Valley. These feature comfortable and relaxing environments
for people and pets, complimentary parking, wi-fi, beverages, newspapers
and magazines. You can drive your vehicle right to the aircraft with your
luggage, and staff will park your vehicle for you.
• Freedom from TSA checks: no lines, screenings or most of the standard
carry-on restrictions. Passenger manifests are cleared with government No
Fly lists prior to flights.
• Pet-friendly flights are available, but those who do not wish to travel
with pets on board will be on pet-free flights. When members who are flying
with a pet are open to sharing the flight with other members, we make sure
all passengers are aware of a pet being on board that particular flight.
Eiron Schofield, Membership Director
(208) 720-6438
[email protected]
svairclub.com
The Learjet Fleet
Lear 31A: 7-8 Passenger Light Jet
The Learjet 31A delivers a great combination of speed,
economy, and performance in the light business jet class.
It can take off in 3,490 ft at sea level with four passengers
and reach a cruise altitude of 47,000 ft in 15 minutes,
surpassing all other light jets. Once at cruise altitude, the
31A is the fastest light private jet in its category with a
cruise speed of 510 mph. This 7-or 8-passenger jet with a
small lavatory, galley and extra storage locker is known
for its smooth flights and low fuel burn. Pilots appreciate
its comprehensive avionics and control systems that meet
FAA safety standards for major airliners.
Lear 60: 7 Passenger Mid Size Jet
The Learjet 60 is designed for a quick and smooth flight
and offers a generous cabin design with comfortable space
for seven to eight passengers. The longer range cruise
performance is best in class with a transcontinental range
of 2,550 miles, a normal cruise speed of 506 mph, and a
service ceiling of 51,000 ft which allows it to be above most
weather and air traffic. Its aerodynamic enhancements
offer optimum efficiency and stability. There is a private
lavatory and small food and beverage galley.
Cabin Height: 4.4 ft
Cabin Width: 4.9 ft
Cabin Length: 17.1 ft
Baggage Capacity:
30 cubic ft
(plus storage locker)
Max. Speed: 510 mph
Max. Range: 1,877 miles
Cabin Height: 5.7 ft
Cabin Width: 5.11 ft
Cabin Length: 17.8 ft
Baggage Capacity:
48 cubic ft
Max. Speed: 530 mph
Max. Range: 2,550 miles
Eiron Schofield, Membership Director
(208) 720-6438
[email protected]
svairclub.com
Morning Tee Time in Sun Valley
Afternoon Laps at the Thermal Club
Mountain Aviation
All flight operations for the Sun Valley Air Club are under the direction of our primary
partner Mountain Aviation. Founded in 1993, Mountain Aviation is the largest aircraft
management and charter company based in the Rocky Mountain Region.
Mountain Aviation is committed to being the leader in aviation services and
provides Sun Valley Air Club members with uncompromised safety, exceptional
quality and unparalleled customer service.
With bases in Denver, Eagle, Aspen, Fort Collins, Colorado, as well as Boise and Sun
Valley, Idaho, Mountain Aviation offers exceptional aircraft charter, management
and maintenance along with sales and acquisition services to discerning clients
looking for unrivaled safety service and value.
They are proud recipients of the coveted ARGUS Platinum Rating for safety and
service excellence as well as the esteemed International Standard for Business
Aircraft Operations designation from the International Business Aviation Council.
Operation, Aircraft and Personnel based at
Rocky Mountain Metropolitan (BJC), Centennial Airport (APA), Gowen Field (BOI)
Fort Collins/Loveland (FNL), Eagle/Vail (EGE) and Aspen (ASE)
303.466.3506 • Outside Colorado: 1.877.466.3506
BJC • APA • BOI • FNL • EGE • ASE
The peak of excellence in aircraft charter, management & maintenance services
mountainaviation.com
Eiron Schofield, Membership Director
(208) 720-6438
[email protected]
svairclub.com
Member Comments
“We wanted to tell you how much we enjoyed our flight and the pilots
today. They were all so attentive and professional. I don’t think we will be
driving up to Sun Valley much now...super spoiled as we compare the 14
hour drive with 1.5 hours in a Lear Jet...easy conclusion. Everyone was
wonderful and we enjoyed the nice terminals in both locations. Thank you
again, we are looking forward to a long relationship with your Company.”
—Jim and Sue Costanzo, Orange County, CA
“Thank you for your help with arranging the trip today–it was a great trip.
The pilots were terrific. To quote my wife, ‘It was perfect.’ Please pass this
along to the SVAC team.”
—Rusty and Mary Lynn Turner, Orange County, CA
“I have been a fractional owner for over 10 years, and I find the Sun Valley
Air Club and Mountain Aviation a good alternative. When flying on routes
outside of the SVAC key destinations, I am able to book exactly what I need
at a lower cost than the fractional carriers can offer, and the service is
great. When booking on key routes, the Club often finds someone to share
the ride. It is nice to meet new people and share the cost.”
—Business flyer based in Sun Valley
“As a previous part owner of a jet, Norman’s model is more affordable and
far less hassle. It satisfies my desire to pair the convenience and efficiency
of private travel with the sensible and environmentally respectful aspect of
sharing the flights.”
—Ali Long, Sun Valley, ID
Eiron Schofield, Membership Director
(208) 720-6438
[email protected]
svairclub.com
Learjet 60 pilots Ken Oclassen, Pam Rheinschild and Steven Garman
Join The Club
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Fall 2014