PilotShares Owner-Pilot Ownership Program

HOW IT WORKS

It's Time to FLY.

We specialize in maximizing your time spent in the air by eliminating the complexities of ownership - saving you time, frustration and money.

You love to fly - it's part of your life, maybe even essential to your business. Aircraft ownership is appealing and offers many benefits over renting. Taking on the costs and complexities alone, however, can be burdensome. PilotShares Shared Ownership was built for you, by pilots who understand your priorities - flying the best aircraft without spending a fortune.

Substantial improvements in light aircraft design, construction, safety and efficiency have been made in the last decade, offering pilots like you capabilities once reserved for the airliners. Keeping one flying, however, has taken on a life of its own own - that's where we come in.

PilotShares offers you access to a diverse range of light business aircraft with considerably lower cost and complexity than other ownership options.

PilotShares ownership means predictability.
Experienced PilotShares staff ensure your aircraft is ready and waiting when you are. We handle the complexities of finance, maintenance, training, storage, regulatory compliance, flight readiness...absolutely everything - so you don't have to. 

Fly on your terms.

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YOUR EXPERIENCE

Fly without worry, with friendly staff standing-by for every detail.

We take an uncompromising approach to your ownership needs and learn about you, your priorities, and your desires in an aircraft to find the perfect fit.

With five distinct aircraft types and highly flexible ownership options, you're assured the capability you truly need, without paying for what you don't. Further, if we don't already offer the perfect fit, we'll work to find a solution that does. After selecting your aircraft and ownership level, you'll find that every detail is managed behind the scenes. You'll be kept as informed as you wish, while left to enjoy your aircraft on your terms.

Whenever you have a question or wish to fly, you have direct access to familiar staff. In fact, you'll notice from our first conversation that PilotShares ownership is like having your own trusted flight department. Straight-forward management, experienced ownership advice and similar goals are our priorities.

With simple scheduling, an uncompromising approach to maintenance and 24-hour access to state-of-the-art, all-weather aircraft, you have the ultimate capability and flexibility in personal travel.

Experience PilotShares:

Worry-free ownership
Our staff is experienced in handling every detail of piston and turbine aircraft ownership, maintenance and management, from purchase to the flight line, without compromise.

Simplified scheduling
Book through our on-line reservations system, or contact us directly. Depending on ownership level, you can schedule up to a year in advance or with less than 24 hours notice.

No daily minimum or yearly maximum flight time
A quick trip to Sedona or a week in Mexico, with no added fees or minimum hours. If you fly beyond your share level in a year, additional hours may be purchased from other owners.

Low owner-to-aircraft ratios
PilotShares works to maintain between four and eight owners per aircraft to minimize scheduling conflicts. Other programs can have up to 16.

Fleet access privileges
Utilizing Interchange Agreements, certain ownership levels allow the use of an alternate aircraft when the primary is unavailable.

A unique and progressive ownership path
PilotShares ownership grows with your needs and abilities. Experience unbeatably-efficient travel in a high-performance Cirrus or Meridian turboprop; access more room and payload with a Pilatus; or save time with the Mustang or CJ3 Jets – all with zero hassle.

Complimentary transition and annual proficiency training for Cirrus owners
PilotShares provides initial transition and subsequent recurrent training at no cost to owners. Conducted by a partner training center recognized as a leader in high-performance transition and upset prevention and recovery training, you'll fly the Cirrus like a pro, enhancing your safety.

Professional pilot services
Available for any aircraft type for the days when you need to enhance safety, concentrate on the day's business, or just relax and enjoy the trip.

Customized monthly billing
Our invoicing is customizable to meet your requirements.

Find out why our clients love us...

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FLEET OVERVIEW

PilotShares specializes in an unparalleled range of high-performance aircraft which offer demanding pilots outstanding capability with significant value.

We believe these aircraft to be segment leaders in design, comfort, safety, serviceability, performance and efficiency, with no equal.

We think you'll agree, there is no better range of aircraft to meet a demanding pilot's needs. If you do have something else in mind, we're happy to speak with you about options available through Pilotshares, from inclusion in our shared ownership and lease programs which defray costs, to management services that eliminate hassle.

Your solution is simple - PilotShares.

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COST SAVINGS

You may already know what aircraft ownership can cost...now, It's Time to save.

PilotShares gives you access to the aircraft and flight time you truly need, while eliminating wasted down-time. This substantially reduces costs, even if you fly often - 12 hours per month (about 150 per year) sees a 16% reduction in operating costs, in addition to the 75% reduction in acquisition costs. If you fly less frequently, you'll see even greater savings. Such value makes aircraft ownership not only a reality, but a practicality, for almost any pilot wishing to fly advanced aircraft.

Average Savings on Whole Ownership Costs:

Additionally, you enjoy complete management of your aircraft, allowing you to truely enjoy the ownership experience. 

PilotShares offers these cost reductions through the facilitation and managment of partnerships between individuals with similar travel needs, who purchase 'undivided interest' in a specific aircraft. With lower acquisition costs and subsequent division of all fixed operating costs, ownership becomes significantly more efficient – allowing you to enjoy the aircraft that best fits your needs and your balance sheet.

Aircraft ownership in not a benefit if it doesn't meet your needs -that's why PilotShares staff will never recommend an aircraft or program that doesn't.

It's why we offer a diverse selection of aircraft, highly-flexible share sizes and multiple ownership programs. It's also why clients stay with us, even as their needs progress.
Independent of manufacturers, we can select aircraft based on their strengths, not company mandates. We then combine shares as small as 1/16th to generate almost any desired ownership level. Whether you wish to fly 25 or 600 hours a year, a PilotShares program is available to meet you needs. It's simply the most tailored ownership program you'll find.

Tax advantages make ownership work for you.
For aircraft used at least half for business, substantial benefits may factor into your purchase decision. As we're fantastic advisers on aircraft ownership and not tax law, consult your tax professional to examine the details.

PilotShares is efficient aircraft ownership.

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A CAPITAL IDEA

Valuing simplicity, transparency and choice, your relationship with PilotShares will ease the concerns of ownership and restore the enjoyment of flying.

When you are ready to take control of your flying experience, allow us to help determine the aircraft and ownership option best suited to your needs and priorities.

With options beginning around $42,000 for 1/16th ownership of a new Cirrus SR22 Turbo, aircraft ownership is clearly on the horizon. Other considerations which may factor into your purchase decision are lease and finance options available on certain aircraft types, as well as considerable tax advantages if used at least half for business. 

A Citation for less than a Cirrus?
You've Arrived.

PilotShares ownership expenditures are simply and clearly presented in customizable monthly invoices.

Finance Costs, if applicable
Unlike other programs, PilotShares can coordinate purchase of either new aircraft or low-time pre-owned aircraft, minimizing acquisition costs. While typical owners upgrade aircraft every 4-5 years, the share is yours until sold or transferred - PILOTSHARES can even help find a new owner with in-house brokerage services.

Fixed
Satisfies the various indirect operating costs such as insurance, storage, cleaning, navigation subscriptions. PilotShares maintains relationships with only the most reputable local providers to secure the best services at discounted rates, resulting in lower monthly expenses than many national programs.

Hourly
Operating expense per occupied hour, meeting predicable costs such as component and labor reserves and consumables. Unlike other programs, even your fuel costs are included, which are set monthly, eliminating surprises.

Management
PilotShares never attaches premiums to individual operating costs - what it costs us to provide, is simply what you pay. PilotShares maintains its superior service with a simple percentage of the total operating cost. This method intrinsically accounts for differences in aircraft management complexity and variations in usage, while retaining the straight-forward approach you appreciate with PILOTSHARES. It's simple, it's fair and that's how we do business.

Call us at 480.331.2JET to learn more about your shared ownership options.

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