StrΛight Λnswers
Questions peopleactually ask.
Is Park Air an operator or a broker?
Both, and we are clear about which is which on every trip. Flights on the Epic E1000 GX are operated by PARK AIR LLC under our own FAA Part 135 air carrier certificate, PRKA774T. When you need an aircraft we do not operate, we arrange it as an air charter broker on another certificated carrier and tell you exactly who is flying.
Do I have to join Anchor Card to fly with you?
No, not at all. Anyone can call or request a quote and book a single trip. Anchor Card is for the more frequent flyer who wants to lock in discounted rates, be scheduled first, and book on shorter notice.
Do you reward referrals?
Yes - Park Air is built on referrals and repeat business. Once you have flown with us, every client you send our way earns you rewards and unlocks discounted flight time on your own trips.
Do you offer a jet card or membership?
Yes - Anchor Card, the jet card reimagined. Block hours on the Epic E1000 GX - 10 hours at $2,600, 25 at $2,400, 50-plus at $2,200 per flight hour, with priority on the schedule and a small crew you get to know. Bigger blocks book on less notice, based upon availability.
How much notice do you need?
Less than you would think. We are on call around the clock. When the aircraft is available and the crew is legal to fly, a trip that comes up in the morning can go the same afternoon. Booking earlier gives you more choice, not a different price.
How many people fit on the Epic?
Five passengers - four in the club seats facing each other and one up front beside the pilot. Cabin width is 55 inches with 31 inches of legroom at the club seats, and a full-fuel payload of 1,100 pounds means the bags come too.
What is the real range?
The book figure is 1,560 nautical miles. With a full cabin and a safe fuel margin we plan nonstop to about 1,350 statute miles from Atlanta - the whole Southeast, both Florida coasts, Key West, Texas, Colorado, Chicago and the eastern seaboard through Nantucket and Bangor in one leg. Beyond that - the West Coast, or anywhere international - we arrange the right jet.
Why a turboprop instead of a jet?
Because on the legs most people actually fly - two hours or less - the Epic arrives within minutes of a light jet, burns about half the fuel, and uses runways under 2,500 feet that a Citation cannot. Hilton Head, St. Simons and Key West are short-field airports. The turboprop lands where you are going; the jet lands an hour away.
Is there food and drink on board?
Always. Every flight carries complimentary alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, water and snacks. If you would like a meal or specific catering, tell us when you book; we arrange it on a cost-plus basis.
Can I bring my dog?
Yes, in the cabin with you. No crates, no cargo hold, no breed or weather restrictions. For many of our clients this is the entire reason they fly private.
What does an empty leg cost?
Well below a full charter, because the aircraft is already flying that route. The trade-off is that the date and direction are fixed by the trip that created the leg. Live availability is on the Empty Legs page and updates as legs are scheduled.
Do you fly internationally?
Yes, on a jet we arrange. Our own Epic flies within the United States; for the Bahamas, the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America and beyond we source a jet from another certificated carrier, handle the customs filings on both ends, and stay your one point of contact. Anchor Card funds apply.
Where do I meet the aircraft?
At the FBO at DeKalb-Peachtree Airport (PDK) in Atlanta, or at whichever airport you are departing from. You drive up, hand over the bags, and board. No terminal, no security line.
I own an Epic. Can it go on your certificate?
That is exactly what the Epic Owners program is for. Your aircraft goes on our Part 135 certificate, flies charter on the days you are not using it, and you take a share of what it earns. Start with a conversation - not every airframe or every owner's schedule is a fit, and we will tell you early.
PDK or ATL if you live in Buckhead?
For Buckhead, Brookhaven, Sandy Springs, Dunwoody, Alpharetta, Roswell, Marietta, and Decatur, DeKalb-Peachtree (PDK / KPDK) is usually the better door-to-door choice. Park Air's Epic E1000 GX is based at KPDK, so you skip the Hartsfield airline terminal when your day starts or ends north of I-20. Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) still makes sense when the itinerary needs that field. We also use Falcon Field (FFC), Fulton County (FTY), and other metro airports when they fit. We will tell you which field saves time before you confirm.
How do I verify PARK AIR LLC is a real Part 135 operator?
Ask for the legal name, certificate number, aircraft, and base - then check them. Legal name PARK AIR LLC. FAA Part 135 certificate PRKA774T. Aircraft on our certificate: Epic E1000 GX, N747WL. Base: DeKalb-Peachtree (KPDK), Atlanta. Third-party: Wyvern Registered. We share certificate / Ops Specs detail on request. When a trip is on another carrier, we name that operator before you confirm.
Operator vs broker: which am I hiring?
On the Epic E1000 GX (N747WL), Park Air is the Part 135 operator - we hold operational control under certificate PRKA774T. When the mission needs a different aircraft or an international routing, Park Air acts as an air charter broker on another certificated carrier and tells you who is flying before you confirm. Both roles are legitimate; what matters is knowing which one you hired.
Epic E1000 GX vs PC-12 for Atlanta charter?
Both are high-end single-engine turboprops; the fit depends on the trip. In real-world cruise, the Epic E1000 GX typically runs about 333-340 KTAS, while a PC-12 typically cruises about 260-265 KTAS at FL210-230 - roughly a 70-KTAS advantage for the Epic. A rare PC-12 result around 280 KTAS is possible but uncommon because of climb cost and slower high-altitude cruise; it is not the typical planning number. The Epic's four-seat club has 31 inches of published knee room, more legroom than a PC-12. A figure such as 290 KTAS for a PC-12 NGX is manufacturer max (not typical cruise). For Atlanta missions under roughly 600 miles we quote the Epic when it is the right tool, and arrange another aircraft when it is not. See /compare/epic-vs-light-jet for the side-by-side.
Can Park Air support realtor showing days or attorney deposition days?
Yes - trip by trip. Same-day multi-stop itineraries are routine when the aircraft and crew day support them. Luxury realtor showing days and attorney deposition or hearing day trips from Atlanta are common use cases. We plan airports and turn times around your calendar; every trip is quoted individually.
What airplane is N747WL?
N747WL is an Epic E1000 GX operated by PARK AIR LLC under FAA Part 135 certificate PRKA774T, based at DeKalb-Peachtree (KPDK) in Atlanta. Wyvern Registered.