With the new year upon us, I found myself reflecting on flying and on being a pilot. To be honest, it takes some work to become a pilot. This shows in the statistics, since less than 1% of the US population hold pilots licenses. And because the number of active pilots has been dropping over…

When it comes to business travel, there’s always discussion about how much your time is worth, and how to reduce stress and increase efficiency.  Most people like to choose how they spend their time, not be the effect of outside factors. So things that waste our time and steal it away can create an amazing…

There are certainly numerous ways you can go the extra mile for your clients and customers. Countless articles have been written on the subject. I would venture a guess, however, that none of these articles involved using a flying car for business travel. Sales people, company executives and consultants typically try to be very responsive…

For many people, using a private aircraft for business travel is a successful action. It enables them to save both money and time. But depending on where you live in the world, storing your aircraft can be a very expensive proposition. Recently, at AirVenture, in Oshkosh Wisconsin – the world’s largest aviation celebration – I…

What does it mean to say someone has an unfair advantage? Business-wise this could mean there are regulations stacked in your favor, or that you have insider connections giving you opportunities that others may not get. Perhaps it also includes a person or business having such a huge advantage that the competition simply doesn’t stand…

Henry Ford was an incredible innovator and a true visionary.  While best known for founding Ford Motor Company, and revolutionizing personal travel, he was also able to look far into the future. In 1940, Mr. Ford claimed, “Mark my words, a combination airplane and motorcar is coming. You may smile, but it will come.” He…

In business, no one would ever question the importance of having a well thought out strategy and having the correct personnel for a job. But what about having the right vehicle to transport your executives or sales team? If they need to fly, what will be the best aircraft for a particular mission or use?…

Using a Flying Car for business purposes can be a tremendous time and money-saver.  However, what will you do about insurance? This is a frequently asked question. While there is currently no insurance policy for flying cars, there is a short-term solution and a long-term solution already in place.  In Samson Motors’ discussions with AIG,…

The dawn of the 21st-century was an amazing time when it comes to travel. Think back to the start of the 19th century. Travelers were explorers and pioneers. Voyages were expeditions, crossing plains in covered wagons or trekking through forests and jungles. Or, the start of the 20th century, when an international trip meant weeks…

For business travel, the Very Light Jet (VLJ) market has been getting lots of attention. Per CorporateJetInvestor.com, this class of jet is typically marketed to small and mid-sized companies in the US. As the class depicts, these jets are very small, compared to the larger private jet cousins. They may hold 2-4 passengers and require…

There are many ways to save time, some of which are more obvious than others.  Let’s start with the beginning of a particular workday, where you need to get from your home to your office, or directly to an appointment out of the office. If you live in a big city or need to commute…

Business lunches can be more successful or less successful, depending on the degree to which you meet your goals.  Maybe you’re meeting a prospective client and hope to win their business. Or perhaps you’re meeting with an existing client, making sure they’re happy with your product or service. If you are taking an associate to…