Flying the Challenger to Aspen, the Virgin Islands & Beyond
From one-way departures in Aspen to island-hopping across the Virgin Islands, this episode of Flight Tales is packed with real-world corporate jet stories, mountain flying challenges, and unforgettable charter trips.
We dive into what it’s really like flying a Bombardier Challenger 600 series into high terrain, including the infamous Aspen/Pitkin County Airport approach — 3,000 feet above the runway, terrain warnings blaring, and zero room for error. One-way in, one-way out.
We also talk about:
✈️ Flying to Saint Thomas, Tortola, Antigua, Nassau, and Saint Lucia
✈️ The chaos (and comedy) of…
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