Anatomy of a Plane: The Pilatus PC-12
“It’s the Swiss Army Knife of airplanes.” So says Eric Zipkin, President of Tradewind Aviation, about the Pilatus PC-12 turbo-prop—which makes up the core of the Tradewind fleet (the company operates 15 of them). Zipkin and Tradewind chose
A Pilot’s Perspective: Landing on St. Barth
“Cool and unsafe are not the same, says Eric Zipkin, President of Tradewind Aviation. “Mutually exclusive in fact.” He’s referring to the famed landing at the airport in St. Barth, a 650-meter (2100 foot) runway welcoming visitors
Exploring Martha’s Vineyard on Two Wheels
From Ulysses S. Grant in 1874 to Barack Obama in 2016, few vacation spots have captured the hearts of America’s presidents quite like Martha’s Vineyard. With its historic streets and idyllic coastline, it’s easy to see why:
Six Perks to Using Tradewind’s Ticket Books
From first booking to final arrival, the fundamental premise of private aviation is to make the travel process as quick and convenient as possible. Upholding this promise, Tradewind offers frequent fliers the added benefit of booking trips with
What You Didn’t Know About Stowe & Vermont
Vermont is more than emerald-green mountains, towering alpine forests, and rolling hills. The state is rich with history, and while New Englanders may be very familiar with the popular ski town of Stowe and its surrounding region, there
A Matter of Convenience: Teterboro vs. Westchester
For most New Yorkers traveling by private aviation, Teterboro airport seems like the logical choice over Westchester, its lesser-known counterpart in White Plains. Its dual X-pattern runways are longer—7,000 and 6,015 feet versus
5 Ways to Stowe
Downhill skiing isn’t the only way to experience the winter wonderland of Stowe, Vermont. For those who enjoy the mountain lifestyle—days spent in the snow and afternoons spent sipping hot cider by a fireplace—but prefer to skip the lift
Après Ski Stowe Vermont
After an active day on the slopes, nothing sounds better than indulging in your favorite beverage alongside a warm crackling fireplace. Table the goggles and gloves; here are six of our favorite après ski hotspots in beautiful Stowe, Vermont.
Tradewind Partners with the Hermitage Club
Let’s call it the ultimate lift ticket—a Tradewind Aviation private shuttle from White Plains Airport to the Hermitage Club in Vermont, New England’s only luxury, private-powder ski community. With one other big advantage: The Hermitage has its
Not your Average Flight: Top Five Reasons to Fly Tradewind
There are countless reasons why flying with Tradewind Aviation is the way to travel for business or pleasure both this year and the next. We’ve narrowed it down to the top 5. 1. The Perks of a
Top Ski Gear & Style for 2016
Great equipment can make an even greater difference, whether on a groomed blue run or a backcountry black diamond. If your garb doesn’t enhance your skiing style, feels bulky and tight, or your goggles are fogging, suddenly your day