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TexasFlyer · April 24th, 2008, 03:09

I hope they survive since it's a great concept and niche market. But the reality of it is that I fear they will not make it. There is no possible way for the business model to turn a profit due to changes from their original business model (changes took place due to the Eclipse Jet certification process and Eclipse price and operating cost adjustments yielding a slightly different operating model and outlook from the original concept). Day Jet and Eclipse are also very dependent on one another's success, and that's hurting both companies too.

Oh, and I been in the Eclipse twice. I'm 6'2''. It was not very comfy in the rear seats. Very small aircraft!

Now, all that said. The plane would be a blast to fly. I would personally work for Dayjet and just keep my fingers crossed things work out long term and they can adjust thier business model to survive. Dayjet and Eclipse both still have solid people backing them from what I understand too. So that's a plus.

This industry is full of risk vs. reward. Flying for them is a risk if they go under since then you are out of a job. But the reward seems to be a fun place to work, a fun toy jet to fly around in, and being able to interact with your customer face to face since you are truly making a positive difference in their life. And if that puts a smile on your face at the end of the day, that's what counts.

April 24th, 2008, 03:09	#13
TexasFlyer Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 367	Re: Dayjets I hope they survive since it's a great concept and niche market. But the reality of it is that I fear they will not make it. There is no possible way for the business model to turn a profit due to changes from their original business model (changes took place due to the Eclipse Jet certification process and Eclipse price and operating cost adjustments yielding a slightly different operating model and outlook from the original concept). Day Jet and Eclipse are also very dependent on one another's success, and that's hurting both companies too. Oh, and I been in the Eclipse twice. I'm 6'2''. It was not very comfy in the rear seats. Very small aircraft! Now, all that said. The plane would be a blast to fly. I would personally work for Dayjet and just keep my fingers crossed things work out long term and they can adjust thier business model to survive. Dayjet and Eclipse both still have solid people backing them from what I understand too. So that's a plus. This industry is full of risk vs. reward. Flying for them is a risk if they go under since then you are out of a job. But the reward seems to be a fun place to work, a fun toy jet to fly around in, and being able to interact with your customer face to face since you are truly making a positive difference in their life. And if that puts a smile on your face at the end of the day, that's what counts.