Ask the Captain: Is a Gulfstream smoother than a big jet? This Epic Private Jet Tour Does New Year’s Eve Twice In 24 Hours

Ask the Captain: Is a Gulfstream smoother than a big jet?

Question: What gives you a smoother ride, a business jet like a Gulfstream/Learjet or a larger passenger jet?

— Submitted by reader Garry Terrell, Cincinnati

Answer: The ride is often the result of wing loading, but the mass of the airplane can also affect it. Airplanes such as the Gulfstream have a smooth ride, while the 747 or A380 enjoy the benefits of much greater mass, dampening turbulence.

Some business jets will be smoother than some airliners, but the smoothest ride will normally be the larger A380 or B747.

Q: Do certain aircraft handle air turbulence better than others?

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This Epic Private Jet Tour Does New Year’s Eve Twice In 24 Hours

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Even if you celebrate the start of 2015 in an amazing location, there is often a lingering feeling of disappointment when the last bit of confetti falls. However, if you are on a private jet tour, that disappointment may not exist.

A plane service offers a unique New Year’s Eve 2014 whirlwind tour, allowing passengers to celebrate the evening twice in two of the world’s major cities. The tour will begin in Sydney, Australia, where passengers can party from 8 p.m. on December 31 until just after 1 a.m. on January 1. After this, they will board a Gulfstream jet for a roughly 13-hour flight to Los Angeles, where they’ll touch down just past 8 p.m. on December 31, 2014, to do it all over again.

The plane, which can accommodate you and 14 of your closest friends, is equipped with a sound system, catering, and wine to keep you fueled for two New Year’s celebrations. The pricing for this experience starts at about $14,000 per person. If you are interested, you can call JetOptions Private Jets for more information about this private jet offering.

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