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Product Alert: Citation II Covers Now Available

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010

JetSocks, a manufacturer of wing covers for the business aviation and commercial and regional airline industries, launches covers for the Citation II, the first in new line of wing covers for business aviation markets.

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JetSocks has been operating in the regional airline marketplace since inception, however it recently broke with that tradition by offering a way for owners/operators of the Cessna Citation II to prevent the overnight accumulation of frost and ice so they can take off when they need to take off.

The covers are custom fitted to the Citation II’s exact wing and tail dimensions, making sure to never damage the aircraft. This precise fit also ensures that the cover works as it should, protecting the flying surfaces of the aircraft from frost and ice while parked. This ensures a departure when passengers want to leave, the hallmark of the business aviation advantage.

The covers meet the same installation and removal standard as the rest of the product line – less than 20 minutes to put them on and even less time to take them off. The covers are also made from the same lightweight material so they resist rips, mold, U.V., and chemicals.

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Media Contact: Damon Borozny
678.438.4525
marketing@jetsocksllc.com

Decing Fluid Causes In-Cabin Smoke?

Friday, February 26th, 2010

Interesting article about two flights on the same day with smoke in their cabins. (I wonder if it was the same flight crew.) According to the BusinessWeek, aircraft deicing fluid is “definitely a possibility of what could have caused the smoke.”

I did a quick Google search and came upon Ken Walker’s account of a pilot giving an explanation that sometimes the deicing fluid comes in contact with hot engine parts, and that smoke makes it way in to the cabin. Reading here, looks like some airlines do a “runup” to prevent smoking after deicing, and some don’t. I would like to know what kind of equipment Mr. Walker was on as both of the aircraft in yesterdays news were Embraer 145s. Perhaps the 145 has a design that really needs a runup, while others are ok without it.

Listen to Damon

Sunday, February 14th, 2010

Listen to Damon pleasantly drone on about JetSocks and how we went from idea to a product we’re actually selling. Special thanks to Ron and the team over at The Launch Hour.

We’re In Print

Monday, January 25th, 2010

We were on the front page of the business section in Sunday’s Atlanta Journal Constitution. I’m really impressed with the piece, and Cliff keeps talking about how excellent he looks. I’d love to show it to you, but the AJC does not have it on their site and we’d have to pay a copyright company to show you scans of it. Another site picked up the feed. You can see it here.

Worldwide Air Traffic

Wednesday, January 6th, 2010

I’m fascinated by this video. Yes, all the air traffic is pretty amazing, especially the ebb and flow from different parts of the globe based on time of day. The most interesting part to me are the tiny specs moving in the less populated areas, such as the north pole.

Back to the Good ol’ Days

Tuesday, December 8th, 2009

Our local NPR station did a great piece on the Delta Heritage Museum (listen here.)

Listening to the conditions the passengers endured in the DC-3, it makes all those Indiana Jones scenes where he flies from the US to 5 points on the globe before he gets to his destination seem a tad less glamorous.

Interview on Atlanta Business Radio

Saturday, December 5th, 2009

I was interviewed on Atlanta Business Radio this week. Check out the interview here. The good stuff (i.e. my part of the interview) starts around 21 minutes in. Many thanks to Amy Otto and Lee Kantor of Atlanta Business Radio.

FAA Says No More Polished-Frost, Use Wing Covers

Tuesday, December 1st, 2009

The FAA has updated it’s regulations (parts 91 subpart F, 125, 135) that allowed airlines to fly with “polished frost”. Operators are now required to ensure all flying surfaces are clear from frost accumulation before take-off, where until now if the frost was light and smooth, they could fly.

The FAA says there are 4 ways to comply with the new rules.

  1. Wait for the frost to melt
  2. Keep aircraft in a heated hangar
  3. Deicing
  4. Using wing covers to prevent frost accumulation

We are partial to #4, obviously. Wing covers are the only preventative measure of the four that is reasonable. Deicing, hangaring, or waiting for the frost to melt all cost extra time and money. Wing covers are the way to go, and go on-time.

The new regulations go in to effect January 20, 2010. That’s less than 2 months.

Contact us today to get started with your wing cover lease and easily be compliant with the new regulations.

Source: Aviation Week

We need a big plane to haul our smaller plane.

Saturday, November 28th, 2009

There is something ironic about Boeing’s Dreamliner: it needs an even bigger plane to haul it’s components around. Read about Boeing’s Dreamlifter here.

Boeings Dreamlifter. Its big.

Boeing's Dreamlifter. It's big.

Can you imagine having to deice that baby?

We Have A New Team Member!

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Birmingham, AL (Nov 18, 2009) – JetSocks, Inc., has hired Tom Perkins as National Sales Manager.

Mr. Perkins comes to JetSocks with over 20 years of airline and corporate flight department experience. His most recent work as a pilot for DHL, includes performing international flight operations to Europe, North and South America and the Middle East.

Mr. Perkins is being brought on-board at JetSocks to jump start the company’s sales operations, as well as increase the level of customer service.

“Tom’s experienced first-hand what a real winter onslaught can be like from the flight deck. He knows what it’s like for a crew to be grounded because of frost and ice. We want him to bring that experience and knowledge to JetSocks and use it to shepherd our customers through the buying and implementation process.,” said Damon Borozny, CEO of JetSocks.

Born in Birmingham, Alabama, Perkins lives with his family on a ranch where they raise horses and compete regularly in various rodeo and western equestrian events.

About JetSocks
Founded in 2009 and based in Birmingham, Alabama, JetSocks is an industry pioneer manufacturing wing covers for the regional airline industry. It’s products are designed to prevent the accumulation of frost and ice flying surfaces while aircraft sit overnight, ensuring an on-time initial departure. For more information visit www.jetsocksinc.com.