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                              98%                         97%                                 96%                            95%                               94%                              94%
                   of Jet Linx clients noted their   of Jet Linx clients noted their       of Jet Linx clients would      of Jet Linx Aircraft Owners      of Jet Linx Jet Card clients     of Jet Linx Aircraft Owners
                   Client Services Team is always    flight crew is always friendly     recommend Jet Linx to a friend   noted their aircraft is always     are extremely satisfied or       are extremely satisfied or
                       friendly and courteous.               and courteous.                 or business associate.        stocked with their specific           satisfied with the:              satisfied with the:
                                                                                                                                  preferences.
                                                                                                                                                          Friendliness and Knowledge of    Friendliness and Knowledge of
                                                                                                                                                                 Their Local Team                 Their Local Team
                                                                                                                                                             Private Terminal Facilities      Private Terminal Facilities
                       We have never had a                                                                                Good people.                               Reliability                      Reliability
                                                      Jet Linx and the service they provide has been a game
                       bad experience.                                                                                    Always professional.                 Availability of Planes            Scheduling Process
                                                      changer. Buying the plane was step one, but the efficiency of
                       Every interaction has                                                                              Never an issue without                  Quoting Process
                                                      Jet Linx took it to a whole new level."
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aspen motoring classic

                                                                                  MOTORING CLASSIC
                                                                        Vehicles of all shapes and sizes gathered                                         an epic multi-day event with amazing roads and          "For this year, not only did we invite lots of the
                                                                                                                                                          special places and stops. From my years of riding       great car clubs we have in Colorado, but we
                                                                        in Snowmass for an action packed week                                             bikes around the state, I knew that the best place      added a day and actually closed down the streets
                                                                        featuring all things auto, including a                                            would be the Aspen-Snowmass area,” he stated.           of Snowmass Village for vintage street races and
                                                                        vintage car race, car rallies and a car                                                                                                   rented the Aspen Raceway for the clubs to get
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         THERE’S
                                                                        show presented by Jet Linx Denver.                                                Much like Colorado has become a part of Sabga's         track time," Sabga noted. "That was a massive
                                                                                                                                                          world, so has The Motoring Classic become a             hit and we expect that will stay a part of our plan    NO SITTING
                                                                                                                                                          fixture on the Aspen-Snowmass annual calendar.          moving forward." He tips his hat to the Village        AROUND;
                                             From vintage favorites to the most modern             career on hold to pursue the life of a pro cyclist.
                                                                                                                                                          The reputation of the event stretches far beyond        of Snowmass for it's continued support of the          IT’S A FULL
                                                                                                                                                          the state as well. "The first year was incredible and   Classic. "One thing that I really appreciate is the
                                             luxury vehicles, The Motoring Classic in Aspen-       “One of the great things about riding a bicycle
                                                                                                                                                          in every year since, we have added some special         Village of Snowmass’s willingness and capability
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         SCHEDULE
        JET LINX DENVER AT THE
                                             Snowmass has grown to speak to car lovers of
                                             all kinds. The event's founder, Ryan Sabga, has
                                                                                                   30 hours a week is the deep level of interaction
                                                                                                   with your surroundings. Much more than just your
                                                                                                                                                          pieces. Some years, we had the balloon festival         to help me put something like this on. For the first   OF ONE
        MOTORING CLASSIC. THIS PAGE.
        ABOVE: The Jet Linx Denver Team      deployed a childhood passion for cars in the          environment, you spend a lot of time in different
                                                                                                                                                          as part of the events and in others, we have had        couple of years, when I would suggest something        GREAT
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         ACTIVITY
        exhibits at The Motoring Classic,
                                                                                                                                                          major classic car auctions," Sabga commented.           like a road closure, they were like, 'you want to
        their space made all the more        creation of the event, pouring his enthusiasm into    towns and in the presence of different people,” he
        exciting by the presence of a 2015
                                                                                                                                                          "And despite my not doing any type of publicity         do what?,' but now that they’ve seen how full
        Audi R8 Competition (one of 60),
        owned by local Jet Linx Denver
        client and car enthusiast Alex
                                             an incredible week long salute to motoring. "I’ve     noted. “The times that I would get to train in and
                                                                                                                                                          for the event, we have been featured on national        the Village gets, they’re extremely willing and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         AFTER
                                             probably been a car enthusiast since about the        around Aspen and Snowmass really cemented my
        Welch and decked out with Jet
        Linx-branded decals. OPPOSITE
                                             age of nine when I saw a poster of a Lamborghini      appreciation of the area and the towns. I loved the
                                                                                                                                                          television shows like Chasing Classic Cars."            gracious to help out any place possible."              ANOTHER."
        PAGE: Cars cruise the closed
        streets in Snowmass Village for
        the Vintage Car Race – featuring     Contact in a store window," he reflected. "That       roads, the small towns of the area, and the people.”                                                                                                                  ryan sabga,
                                                                                                                                                          The week kicked off with sixty racecars, dating         It addition to catering to car aficionados through
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         founder, aspen
        Welch's striking yellow 1966
        Porsche 911, also emblazoned with    poster changed my life forever."
        the Jet Linx logo.                                                                                                                                back to the 1960s and '70s, competing in the            the Vintage Car Races and – of course ‑ the            motoring classic
                                                                                                   His love of the Aspen-Snowmass area and affinity
                                                                                                                                                          Vintage Car Race – the first auto race to take          Motoring Classic at Aspen Snowmass Car Show –
                                             Sabga moved to Colorado following graduate            for cars finally came together when he was
                                                                                                                                                          place on the streets of Colorado ski country in         the event features a charitable component as well.
                                             school in 1997, and like many, quickly fell in love   appointed the Regional Director of the Ferrari
                                                                                                                                                          nearly two decades.                                     The event was capped off by the Morgan Adams >>
                                             with the state. For a time, he put his professional   Club of America. “We wanted to put together

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MARKET RESEARCH & ASSESSMENT | ACQUISITIONS, SALES & LEASING | CONSULTING SERVICES | FINANCING OPPORTUNITIES

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                                                                        >> Foundation (MAF) Casino Royale         Motoring Classic, Sabga noted the          MY

                                                                        Party, where guests gamed for good,       scrutiny applied to the process of         CY

                                                                        playing Roulette, Craps, Blackjack, and   bringing in new event partners.            CMY

                                                                        Poker while enjoying an open bar and      "It’s always a tricky thing because         K

                                                                        heavy hors d’oeuvres to benefit the       lots of people want to participate
                                                                        Foundation's mission to fund pediatric    as a sponsor, but not everyone can
                                                                        cancer research. "I’ve known Joan         bring the same value to the event
       VIP COCKTAIL RECEPTION. TOP: The luxury private residence
       that played host to the VIP Cocktail Reception at The            Slaughter, the director of the MAF,       participants. In the end I selected a
       Motoring Classic, sponsored by Jet Linx Denver, Fortis Private
       Bank and Mike Ward Automotive, featured a host of exotic         for many years and she’s such a great     couple of new ones, including Jet
       cars waiting to greet guests. ABOVE: The stunning landscapes
       outside the residence served as the backdrop to an evening       asset to Colorado," reflected Sabga.      Linx, and I couldn’t be happier," he
       of conversation and cars. BELOW: Jet Linx Denver Director of
       Business Development Matt Hall (center) with Keith Binkley,      "We have lots of members of the car       remarked. "Every time you add a
       CEO of Valor Agency (a partner in the Elevated Lifestyle
       program, left) and Joani White, Editor of Aspen Luxury Life      community that have great interactions    company to an event like this, it’s like
       Magazine (right). Photos by Nick Tininenko.
                                                                        with both her and the Foundation, so it   inviting someone to your family; you
                                                                        made sense to tie the two together."      bring them in to become a permanent
                                                                                                                  part of this great thing. To have people
                                                                        Another special addition to this year's   that you really enjoy working with that
                                                                        event was the exclusive VIP Cocktail      you feel so proud to have as part of
                                                                        Reception hosted by event sponsors        your ongoing family is really special
                                                                        Jet Linx Denver, Fortis Private Bank,     and the memories and feelings of that
                                                                        and Mike Ward Automotive. With            lasts much longer than the memories
                                                                        an eye to the future success of The       of the event itself."

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Impeccably groomed purebred canines take over
              New York City’s Madison Square Garden every
            February for the beguiling spectacle known as the
               Westminster Kennel Club (WKC) Dog Show.

BEST
       From herding to hounds, from toys to terriers, it
       is one of the biggest weeks on the calendar for
       dog fanatics and observers alike, all tuning in to
       see who will win the coveted Best in Show. The
       favorite? The underdog? Or some pup in between?

       Much like the Kentucky Derby, the WKC Dog Show
       embodies a rich history brimming with interesting
       characters (human and canine alike!). Only two
       years separate the inaugural editions of these

SHOW
       prestigious events, with the first running of the
       Kentucky Derby in 1875 and the first WKC Dog
       Show in 1877.

       The Westminster Kennel Club received its name
       from the former Westminster Hotel - a beloved
       hot spot attracting New York City’s wealthy and
       benevolent sportsmen, who would frequently gather        dog described as a “cross between a St. Bernard and
       for scotch and cigars to share their embellished         Russian Setter” were presented. The lack of rules and
       shooting accomplishments. Conversations often            regulations or pedigree database left judging open
       involved gloating about their dog’s abilities –          to interpretation… and unfortunately, to fraud. Dog
       consequently, the Westminster Kennel Club was            show records from the early years indicated there
       formed. Under the WKC’s guidance, The First              was a propensity for chicanery among exhibitors
       Annual New York Bench Show of Dogs was staged            and reports of dishonest judges. In 1884, proliferating
       in 1877 at Gilmore’s Garden, now known as Madison        conditions prompted a group of twelve gentlemen
       Square Garden – creating an event for the members        fanciers to call a meeting at the Philadelphia Kennel
       to compare their dogs away from the field. The first     Club – each of the twelve members represented their
       show drew in 1,201 entries comprised of 35 breeds        respective dog club if their club had recently hosted
       and was extended from three days to four days due        a benched dog show or had run field trials. As a
       to its extreme popularity.                               result, The National Bench Association, now known
                                                                as American Kennel Club (AKC), was born. The first
       Rules for entry into the WKC Dog Show in the early       order of business – create a stud book that >>
       days were not mandated or governed - if it was
       canine, it was eligible. In the Miscellaneous Class at
       the debut show, a dog named Nellie, who was born
                                                                MEET THE PRESS. The 2017 Best in Show Winner, a German Shepard Dog
       with only two legs, and another                          named Rumor, poses for the press following her win.

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best in show

                        SHOW WORTHY. BELOW LEFT: A Norwich Terrier stands at attention
                        for judging in the Terrier group, a word that from the Latin word, terra
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             THERE’S NO DENYING
                        (ground), as these determined and courageous dogs must be small enough
                        and agile enough to “go to ground” to pursue their quarry (rats, foxes, and
                        other vermin). RIGHT: The relationship between handlers, owners and their
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             THE LOVE AND
                        dogs can be seen in the joy of a winning performance in the ring. Photos
                        courtesy of Westminster Kennel Club.                                                                                                                                                                 DEVOTION WHEN
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             DOGS AND PEOPLE
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             COMPETE TOGETHER.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             gail miller bisher, director of communications,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             westminster kennel club

                                                                                                                                                                                                                             variances in jump height based on the dog’s size
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             measured from the ground to the top of their withers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             (shoulders). A tiny Yorkshire Terrier measuring below
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             11 inches is required to jump at least eight inches
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             while larger breeds may be required to jump up to 24
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             inches. Dogs weave, seesaw, jump and run against the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             clock, aiming to complete all obstacles flawlessly – or
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             in record time! – for an action-packed event that is
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             fascinating to spectators of all ages. “There is a lot
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             of practice and teamwork that goes on way before
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             they even get to Westminster. These are Masters level
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             dogs, so you’re going to see the top dogs across the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             country,” Bisher remarked. “There’s no denying the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             love and devotion when dogs and people compete
                  >> requires pedigree registration and certification.                                Bisher’s background in the dog show world goes back         continued. “Dogs who have achieved championship            together. The dogs will run the course and often times
                  Today the AKC remains the governing body of dog                                     to her early childhood. Her mother was a breeder and        status – defeated a certain number of dogs and             at the end jump into their owner’s arms because
                  shows and is the largest purebred dog registry in the                               a judge and was very active in dog clubs. “I grew up in     accumulated 15 points – or a major win towards             they’re so excited, happy and proud of themselves –
                  world, overseeing 22,000 dog events per year.                                       the sport – as many people do – it’s definitely a family    championship status are eligible to enter on a first       it’s just a fun thing to watch!”
                                                                                                      sport with several generations of exhibitors at our show.   come, first serve basis, while the top five dogs in each
                  This year, Westminster celebrated their 141st consecutive                           I started in the sport because I was going to shows as a    breed and dogs that have won their National Specialty      The Masters Agility Championship is held in
                  dog show – an extraordinary accomplishment. “We’ve                                  youngster with my parents, and of course I love dogs so     are guaranteed entry. The National Specialty winners       conjunction with the AKC Meet the Breeds event
                  had a show every year since 1877. It’s incredible to be                             that was easy,” laughed Bisher. “I started showing when     are dogs that have won their breed clubs’ national         which can showcase up to 200 purebred dogs. “The
                  part of New York City’s history – it just adds to the                               I was eight or nine. Even then I knew Westminster was       show. For example, the Dalmatian Club of America will      AKC Meet the Breeds event is about education and
                  richness of the event,” stated Gail Miller Bisher, Director                         the most prestigious event, the pinnacle of our sport –     host an annual event where hundreds of Dalmatians          engagement. Families can come and see hundreds of
                  of Communications for Westminster Kennel Club. “We’re                               it is where all the top dogs converge to be part of this    are the only breed shown – and whoever wins is             dogs and puppies, touch and pet the dogs, learn more
                  the oldest tenant of Madison Square Garden. Westminster                             historical show.”                                           automatically invited.”                                    about them from breeders, owners and handlers…
                  dog shows have been in all four locations and variations                                                                                                                                                   spectators can go from A to Z. So many breeds are
                  of the Garden, even before it was called Madison Square                             Like the Super Bowl and World Series, the road to           The crowd-pleasing agility competition is available to     represented, and most interesting are those they don’t
                  Garden. These different historical aspects really add to                            Westminster takes perseverance, stamina and a winning       every registered breed as well as the “All-American        get to see every day!” Bisher exclaimed. The qualities
                  the essence of our events."                                                         record. “We have a limited entry, which means we            Dog” (mixed breeds). Dogs are required to complete         of the WKC bench show, in conjunction with the AKC
                                                                                                      can only accept 2,800 dogs for the dog show,” Bisher        the same courses and obstacles, but there are              Meet the Breeds event, offer those considering dog >>

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                 >> ownership an up close and personal look at what                     club to join in 1884, followed by the first breed-specific      parent club has a written standard depicting the ideal
                 breed might best match their life. “We pride ourselves                 (the American Fox Terrier Club) in 1886. The WKC                for their breed, a blueprint, from the length of the
                 on being a bench show for the public to come and find                  remained the only all-breed kennel member until 1897            back, height at withers, coat texture, coat color, eye
                 the breed they are interested in. To talk to the people                when Rhode Island Kennel Club joined. “They [the AKC]           shape – the standard describes all the characteristics
                 who have been breeding and owning them for many                        determines if a breed has fulfilled the requirements            that make up the ideal dog for that particular breed.
                 years – learn if a specific breed is the right dog for your            to become recognized and then that designation                  These traits of anatomic shape, size and temperament,
                 lifestyle,” Bisher commented.                                          makes them eligible to enter our show [Westminster].”           etc. are often connected to the breed’s original
                                                                                        Bisher continued, “We call them “new” but they aren’t           purpose,” Bisher stated. “What judges are evaluating is
                 The show boasts a charitable spirit as well. The WKC                   necessarily new breeds – they could be ancient breeds           which dog most closely represents the breed’s written
                 donated a full day of proceeds to the American Society                 in other countries, just newly popular in the United            standard, so if they are judging a lineup of Beagles,
                 for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) from                  States. This year [2017], we had three new breeds – the         they’re not comparing them to each other necessarily –
                 their first show in 1877, establishing a home for stray                American Hairless Terrier, Pumi, Sloughi, and in 2016           they’re comparing them to the written ideal. This
                 and disabled dogs. For each of the 141 years since, the                we had seven new breeds – the Lagotto Romagnolo,                also happens in the Group competition – they’re not
                 Club has continued that tradition, raising millions of                 Bergamasco, Cirneco dell’Etna, Boerboel, Berger Picard,         judging if the Beagle is better than the Saluki, they
                 dollars through multiple programs in support of shelters               Spanish Water Dog, and Miniature American Shepherd.             are evaluating if the Beagle more closely resembles
                 and homeless dogs to curtail pet overpopulation while                  Some years you have many and other years you have               its breed’s written standard more than the Saluki
                 educating the public about responsible pet ownership.                  none. It just depends on if any breed clubs have fulfilled      resembles the Saluki’s written standard.”
                                                                                        the AKC requirements that year.”
                 The AKC is known as the “club of clubs” – serving as                                                                                   Carla Vaughn, Jet Linx Tulsa Client Service Specialist
                 the governing body of all other National Breed Clubs                   The AKC Judges are required to pervasively study                and breeder/handler/owner of Whippets, added,
                 including the WKC, which was the first all-breed member                and learn each breed’s ideal and their function. “Each          “Besides having a dog who is a correct representative >>

                                                               WESTMINISTER DOG SHOW
                                                                     Glossary
                 Benched show:           These are the         Campaigning a dog:                            Owner:      These are the people who
                 shows that are designed for the public.       This means that a dog is entered into         actually own the show dogs. They might     THESE TRAITS OF
                 The dogs must be kept in a benching           many shows so as to beat as many              just own them on paper but have a
                 area that is designated for them and          other dogs as possible to become              handler who takes care of their day-       ANATOMIC SHAPE, SIZE
                 viewable to the public. This way,             nationally ranked.                            to-day needs and everything at shows.
                 people can walk around the benching
                                                               CH:    in front of a dog's name: If this is
                                                                                                             Sometimes owners will show their own       AND TEMPERAMENT, ETC.
                 area and see the dogs and talk to                                                           dogs at shows, but not always.
                 owners and handlers.
                                                               in front of a dog's registered name, it
                                                               means he is a champion of record. That        Points:      When dogs win breed
                                                                                                                                                        ARE OFTEN CONNECTED
                 Best in show judging:              The
                 seven winners from the group judging
                                                               means that he has a total of 15 points
                                                               at licensed AKC shows, and at least six
                                                                                                             judging at shows, they're awarded
                                                                                                             points. In the US, when a dog reaches
                                                                                                                                                        TO THE BREED’S
                 compete against each other for the title
                 of best in show, which is the top honor
                                                               points must be from major wins.               15 points, six of them being from two
                                                                                                             different judges in major wins, it is
                                                                                                                                                        ORIGINAL PURPOSE.
                 of a dog show.
                                                               Handler:       These are the people
                                                                                                             considered a champion.
                                                               who bring the show dogs into the ring                                                    gail miller bisher, director of communications,
                 Call name:         When dogs are              for judging. Sometimes handlers own           Ringside pickup:             Sometimes,    westminster kennel club
                 registered, they can sometimes have           the dogs they're showing, but not             for one reason or another, a dog will
                 some pretty interesting names, like           always. Handlers and the dogs they            not have a handler for a show and one
                 Cragsmoor Good Time Charlie, the best         show have a very close relationship,          needs to be substituted in last minute.
                 in show winner at the 2015 National           because it's important for the handler to     It's called a ringside pickup because
                 Dog Show Presented by Purina. Thus,           know the dog very well in order to show       a handler, who doesn't actually know
                 dogs are given call names for handlers        him to a judge.                               the dog, will step in before judging and
                 to use in the ring that are a little easier                                                 show the dog.
                 understood. Cragsmoor Good Time
                                                               Lead: Unlike a leash, a lead is a very
                                                               thin piece of leather or cord used to
                 Charlie's call name is simply Charlie.
                                                               guide the dog around the show ring.

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                                             THE ONE THING THAT TIES
                                          EVERYBODY TOGETHER IS THAT
                                         THEY LOVE THEIR DOGS AND WANT
                                            TO SPEND TIME WITH THEM.
                                                          carla vaughn, dog owner/handler
                                                      and client services specialist, jet linx tulsa

                 >> of his breed, you also need the dog to enjoy his           Bred by Exhibitor, American-Bred, Open. Winners
                 ‘job’ – to be able perform. Positive reinforcement            in those classes move on to compete for best of the
                 techniques and a strong connection with the handler           winning dogs – one female winner and one male
                 allows the dog to relax and enjoy strutting his stuff in      winner will receive championship points and move
                 the ring.”                                                    on to compete for Best of Breed. Then, Best of Breed
                                                                               winners move on to compete in their AKC recognized
                 Vaughn has been part of the dog show community                Group category – Sporting, Hound, Working, Terrier,
                 since she purchased her first Dalmatian 27 years ago.         Toy, Non-Sporting or Herding. Finally, only first-
                 “I realized I was going to have to train him in order to      place winners in each group advance to compete for
                 tolerate living with him, so I started with obedience         America’s top dog – Best in Show.
                 classes, progressing to obedience shows,” she laughed.
                 “A couple years later I purchased my first conformation       The 2017 Best in Show winner, CH Lockenhaus’ Rumor
                 show dog, a Whippet, and off to the conformation ring I       Has It V Kenlyn (Rumor), a German Shepherd Dog
                 went and have been hooked ever since!”                        (GSD) named after Adele’s 2011 hit song Rumor Has
                                                                                                                                                                                     WESTMINISTER DOG SHOW
                                                                                                                                                                                              Groups
                                                                               It, made her Westminster debut in 2015, winning Best
                 Bisher and Vaughn both point to the camaraderie in            of Breed and finishing fourth in the Herding Group.
                 the dog show community. “The dog show world is very           Throughout the remainder of 2015, she held number
                 much a family community. I have met lifetime friends          one titles for German Shepherds, Herding dogs and
                 in my 27 years of showing dogs. I can go to any state         was the number one dog in All-Breeds, closing out the     Sporting: These are gun dogs that were developed to               pursue their quarry (rats, foxes, and other vermin). All but the
                                                                                                                                         assist the hunter, and generally have high energy and stable      Australian Terrier and the Miniature Schnauzer were developed
                 and see a familiar face,” Vaughn gushed. Bisher added,        year with an impressive 100th career Best in Show win                                                                       in the United Kingdom.
                                                                                                                                         temperaments. Pointers and Setters point and mark the
                 “I love seeing people of all ages, of all walks of life –     at the biggest dog show in the United States – the AKC    game, Spaniels flush the bird, Retrievers recover the game        Toy: Toy dogs were bred to be companions for people. They
                 some for fun, some showing for a living – but the one         Eukanuba National Championship – making her a heavy       from land or water.                                               are full of life and spirit and often resemble their larger cousins

                 thing that ties everybody together is that they love          favorite to win it all at the 140th WKC Dog Show.         Hound: Hounds were originally classified as Sporting dogs,        (e.g., Pomeranian as a Nordic breed, the Papillon a little Spaniel,
                                                                                                                                         but were assigned their own group in 1930. These dogs are         and the Toy Poodle the smallest variety of the Poodle).
                 their dogs and want to spend time with them.”                                                                           hunters that bring down the game themselves, or hold it at        Non-Sporting:          The AKC originally registered dogs as
                                                                                                                                         bay until the hunter arrives, or locate the game by tracking it   either Sporting or Non-Sporting. Hounds and Terriers split off
                                                                               “I had never run a campaign where you’re trying to be     by scent. Sighthounds hunt by sight, Scenthounds by tracking      the Sporting Group, Toys and Working from the Non-Sporting,
                 Owners, handlers and breeders can spend an                    top dog all-breed so I wasn’t sure we’d be able to keep   with their superior olfactory senses.                             and later, Herding from the Working Group. The remaining
                 exorbitant amount of time traveling the nation                her motivated, but she did outstanding!” marveled         Working: These dogs are generally intelligent and                 dogs, with a great diversity of traits not fitting any of the
                                                                                                                                         powerfully built, performing a variety of tasks, including        above, comprise the Non-Sporting Group.
                 competing, hoping to capture enough wins to                   Kent Boyles of Kenlyn German Shepherds, Rumor’s co-       guarding homes and livestock, serving as draft animals, and as    Herding:      This group split off from the Working Group in
                 accumulate points and earn the prestigious honor of           owner/handler. Boyles’ efforts to keep Rumor’s routine    police, military and service dogs.                                1983. Herding is a natural instinct in dogs, and their purpose is
                 competing at the WKC Dog Show. At Westminster,                fun and energized included tasty steak bites grilled on   Terrier:    “Terrier” comes from the Latin word, terra            to serve ranchers and farmers by moving livestock from one
                                                                                                                                         (ground) as these determined and courageous dogs must             place to another.
                 male and female dogs compete separately within                his George Forman grill, and healthy doses of running     be small enough and agile enough to “go to ground” to
                 their respective breed in three different classes –           and playing for exercise. >>

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                                                   >> Wins in Best of Breed and the Herding Group at
                                                   the 2016 WKC Dog Show advanced Rumor to Madison
                        Best in Show 2017          Square Garden’s famous green carpet to compete
                       Rumor, German Shepard Dog
                                                   with the six other Group winners for Best in Show.
                                                   Although an impressive showing, Rumor came up
                                                   short and her team decided it was time for retirement.
                                                   “We bred her in May 2016 hoping to continue the
                                                   gene pool but she didn’t conceive,” Boyles divulged.
                                                   “We had to make a decision. Do we risk it and try
                                                   again at the Garden?” Rumor’s team contemplated.
                                                   “The Puli was the number one show dog from 2016
                                                   so I knew we would wind up trying to beat the Puli
                                                   but from a breeder/handler standpoint, we had to
                                                   try and win at Westminster… we collectively decided
                                                                                                              McEleheny has been in the dog show circuit since             find a mentor and learn from other handlers… learn
                                                   to give it another shot in New York.” Pam McElheney
                                                                                                              the mid 1970s with intermittent breaks to raise her          how to groom the different breeds properly, learn how
                                                   of Lockenhaus German Shepherds, also co-owner of
                                                                                                              two children. “We showed at the AKC sanctioned fun           to show the different breeds properly, how to care for
                                                   Rumor, added, “Rumor loves the show ring! We talked
                                                                                                              matches to learn about the breed,” she stated. “The          several dogs and how to physically condition them for
                                                   it over and said we would give her another chance.
                                                                                                              GSD breed is the most versatile breed that is recognized     competition,” Bisher explained. “Then it comes down to
                                                   Wow! Are we glad we did!”
                                                                                                              by the AKC. These dogs can do herding, tracking,             a lot of practice to hone your skills.”
                                                                                                              seeing eye, therapy, protection, search and rescue, drug
                                                   In January 2017, dog-loving fanatics were excited
                                                                                                              detection, and many other jobs. I have never heard of a      Vaughn agreed and added, “Absolutely. You also need
                                                   to learn Rumor was jumping back into the ring to
                                                                                                              job that a GSD has not done.”                                the dog to enjoy his ‘job’ and be able to perform and
                                                   compete in the 141st WKC Dog Show. “All Kent had to
                                                                                                                                                                           look like he enjoys it. The initial steps to get a dog to
                                                   do was show her in a few all-breed shows to get her
                                                                                                              Boyles shares the same sentiments and advocates              positively respond to a show environment starts at a
                                                   used to the show routine again,” McEleheny stated.
                                                                                                              versatility in the GSD breed. “I work with an organization   very young age. Getting them used to being handled is
                                                   Rumor entered the best-of-seven ring with confidence,
                                                                                                              that trains dogs to be support companions for veterans       important. And to make sure any dog is comfortable and
                                                   elegance and grace as the crowd whistled and called
                                                                                                              with PTSD, as well as seizure detection dogs and             safe, transportation through a pet-friendly provider like
                                                   out her name – she was clearly a crowd favorite.
                                                                                                              emotional support companions for Autistic children,” he      Jet Linx ensures additional peace of mind."
                                                   Judge Thomas H. Bradley 3d agreed. “The German
                                                                                                              said. “You don’t want to let dog shows dictate what you
                                                   Shepherd standard talks about quality and nobility.
                                                                                                              do – you don’t want to breed dogs just to try and win        The wisdom Boyles cultivated with Rumor will continue
                                                   When you recognize it, it hits you at home and that’s
                                                                                                              blue ribbons. Our goal is to breed and have dogs that        for many years to come. “We’re really looking forward to
                                                   what it really is. She is just magnificent.” Despite the
                                                                                                              you can compete with at dog shows, have those that           working with Rumor’s half-brother within the next year,”
                                                   meticulous anatomic and aesthetic scrutiny, dogs
                                                                                                              would make excellent family companions and finally,          Boyles mentioned. When asked how Rumor is handling
                                                   shown at Westminster must also have that IT factor –
                                                                                                              those that we can place in homes where they have jobs,       retirement, Boyles beamed, “Right now as we’re talking,
                                                   the eye-catching confidence that will stop you in your
                                                                                                              where they are helping someone out. That’s the ultimate      she’s nursing 12-day old babies. Four boys and four girls,
                                                   tracks, demanding attention.
                                                                                                              result – different jobs within the same litter.”             and she is a really great mother, too!” Boyles also noted
                                                                                                                                                                           that Rumor’s retirement will be spent raising awareness
                                                   In Westminster’s 141-year history, Rumor is only
                                                                                                              The sport of showing dogs is a hobby for some and for        on the importance of service dogs, and visiting children’s
                                                   the second GSD to win Best in Show – the first was
                                                                                                              others, it is a full-time job. It is not uncommon for dogs   hospitals for emotional support.
                                                   fittingly named Manhattan in 1987. “This is what we
                                                                                                              competing at the WKC Dog Show to be co-owned and
                                                   all are striving for – that one specimen of our chosen
                                                                                                              shown by professional handlers – those who are experts       Be sure to plan your Jet Linx trip to the 2018 WKC Dog
                                                   breed that is the very best by being the closest to the
                                                                                                              in the breed’s attributes and the art of showing. “To be     Show Feb. 12 and 13, when, as Bisher exclaimed, “all the
                                                   standard of the breed we are showing,” McEleheny
                                                                                                              a good professional handler – somebody who makes             top dogs will again come to Manhattan and take over the
                                                   explained. “It is very difficult to get all three in the
                                                                                                              a living and does really well – the first thing you do is    city. It’s a celebration of dogs!”
                                                   same animal, but when you do, oh how lucky you are.”

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THE WONDER & MAGIC OF
      THE POLAR EXPRESS STORY
      COME ALIVE ON A SPECIAL
      TRAIN BY THE SAME NAME.

The Polar Express Train Ride rolls       newly renovated 123-year old Union
into St. Louis, Missouri’s Union         Station as the centerpiece.
Station this holiday season, whisking
pajama-clad passengers off for a         Since 1894, the downtown St. Louis
roundtrip experience to the North        skyline has included a castle-like
Pole to relive the classic Christmas     landmark – St. Louis Union Station.
story authored by Chris Van Allsburg –   Once considered the gateway to the
The Polar Express. In three short        West and the world’s largest and
years, the train ride has received           busiest railroad station, St. Louis
raving reviews, quickly                             Union Station at its peak
becoming a family                                      during World War II
favorite holiday event                                    handled 300 trains
showcasing the                                              and 100,000 >>
polar express

       >> people a day. The Romanesque-            transformed Union Station into one           that traversed the halls to meet loved       discover the real meaning of Christmas.     for Christmas and leaves them a special        In addition to The Polar Express Train
       style building is constructed of Indiana    of St. Louis’s most visited attractions.     ones, say goodbye or welcome them            “Union Station has brought the magic of     gift of the holiday – a silver sleigh bell,”   Ride, St. Louis Union Station will host
       limestone, with red-tile roofed turrets     Upon completion of the $150 million          home,” stated Todd Hotaling, LHM Vice        the holidays to over 100,000 guests now     Hotaling described. “The cheer on kids’        a series of magical holiday dinners in
       patterned after buildings in the            renovation, Union Station re-opened as       President of Revenue and Marketing.          since we started,” Hotaling remarked.       faces when Santa comes on board,               the beautiful Grand Hall during Polar
       medieval walled city of Carcassone,         a multi-use complex with retail shops,                                                    “The unique train experience provides       the laughter they experience with the          Express season, featuring 3-D light
       France. The main waiting room known         a 539-room hotel, event spaces and           Immediately recognizing the grandness        those in the Midwest a viable destination   Conductor and our singing chefs is             shows projected on the expansive Grand
       as the Grand Hall boasted a 65-foot         restaurants. Although the sophisticated      and history of Union Station, LHM            for the holidays that is easily reached     truly enchanting.”                             Hall ceiling and visits with Santa’s elves.
       barrel vaulted ceiling with a two-ton       building has undergone various               decided to take a page from history and      and simply magical!”                                                                       Unveiled in 2016, the Fire and Water
       wrought iron chandelier and stunning        renovations throughout the years, it still   offer train excursions. “We purchased                                                    The Polar Express returns to Union             Show, synchronized to holiday music, is
       stained-glass windows – it was the place    remains a popular attraction offering its    several rail cars, including refurbished     Guests arrive at Union Station with         Station set to the music of The Polar          displayed on Union Station’s one acre
       to see and be seen. Joan Crawford, Joe      visitors a sense of historical elegance      dining cars, passenger cars and two          golden ticket in hand ready to be           Express motion picture soundtrack and          lake under its train shed. A dazzling 100-
       DiMaggio, President Harry Truman, to        and of course, nostalgia.                    dome (observation cars) that provide         punched, board their train car and          other Christmas carols led by the chefs -      foot LED light bar shines on the water to
       name a few, all made appearances at                                                      a great experience for riders,” Hotaling     settle in to begin reliving the magical     passengers will find themselves singing,       create different effects and eight lotus
       Union Station.                              In 2014, Lodging Hospitality                 explained. “Union Station provides           story of The Polar Express. As dancing      dancing on their ride back. “There is          pods shoot fire up to 25 feet into the air,
                                                   Management (LHM), a lodging and              stationary or local excursions on the rail   chefs serve hot chocolate and cookies,      no other experience like this during           emitting a fog illusion.
       The last passenger train departed Union     hospitality management company,              cars for private events and has run the      passengers enjoy an interactive reading     the holidays for families near and far,”
       Station in 1978, leaving the impressively   purchased Union Station and the hotel.       Polar Express holiday experience for the     of The Polar Express over the loud          Hotaling stated. “Make an evening out          St. Louis Union Station inspires and
       constructed building dormant until          “There is still an element of intrigue as    past three years.”                           speaker before arriving to the North        of it! The AAA Four Diamond historic           captures the essence of history, fun and
       1985 when HOK, a worldwide design,          you walk through its archway doors,                                                       Pole to pick up a special guest – Santa     hotel is completely renovated and offers       entertainment featuring an incredible
       architecture, engineering and urban         take in the magnificent Grand Hall           The Polar Express Train Ride replicates      Claus! “Santa boards the train and visits   a grand experience by itself. It will be an    holiday lineup – a must-see destination
       planning firm, rehabilitated and            and sense the magnitude of people            the magical story of a boy’s journey to      with every child to hear what they want     experience that won’t be forgotten!”           for visitors and locals alike.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           TO LEARN MORE ABOUT
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           THE POLAR EXPRESS & UNION
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           STATION IN ST. LOUIS, VISIT
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           STLOUISUNIONSTATION.COM.

TO THE NORTH POLE! THIS PAGE. ABOVE:
Excited passengers on board the Union
Station Polar Express clink glasses as the train
departs. RIGHT: Historic Union Station at dusk,
its red roof a nice nod to the holiday season.
OPPOSITE PAGE. LEFT: Union Station also
boasts an incredible light show in the Grand
Hall, created by the award-winning collaborator
for Cirque du Soleil. RIGHT: The story of The
Polar Express is read on the train journey that
bears its name.

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                              totality
                                 Much of the United States was witness
                                 to an unprecedented celestial event in
                                 August 2017 – a coast-to-coast total
                                 solar eclipse.
                                 Many Jet Linx Bases were on or near the path of totality, and Jet Linx
                                 was able to connect our clients with a truly unique viewing experience –
                                 above the clouds on a private jet! “It was a fun experience for our
                                 clients and team members and reaffirms the many applications for
                                 private aviation – from iconic experiences such as in-flight eclipse
                                 viewing, to road shows for business, to personal travel for vacation
                                 destinations," noted Jamie Walker, Jet Linx President and CEO. "It’s like
                                 a Swiss Army Knife – you simply need to know how and when to use it,
                                 and you have to have it in your pocket when you need it.”>>

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                 How has our understanding of our           The chance would come in 1919 when          to investigate many of these questions      filtered from the photosphere. A total   storms and other phenomena such as        NEXT UNITED STATES
                 star evolved over time? In 1915,
                 Albert Einstein hypothesized that the
                                                            Dyson helped organize an expedition         about our star.                             eclipse provides a perfect opportunity   heat bombs, mini-tornadoes, high-
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Total Eclipse
                                                            for his partner, Arthur Eddington, to                                                   to appreciate those other features.      speed jets and nanoflares.
                 universe is woven from an invisible        the small island of Principe off the        Prior to August 21, the last time that
                 space-time fabric that is elastic, like    east coast of Africa, to view the total     a total eclipse crossed the entire          Above the photosphere and                Beyond this layer of the Sun lies one
                 spandex. Any massive object sitting        solar eclipse that would sweep across       contiguous US from coast-to-coast was       extending about 5,000 km above its       of the most beautiful features, called
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       APRIL 8, 2024
                 on it – say, Earth – creates a deep,       the island. On May 29, 1919, Eddington      1918. The last total eclipse to touch the   turbulent surface, there is a region     the corona. During a total eclipse,       The next total solar eclipse will
                 circular depression, causing nearby        observed that the Sun did in fact bend      mainland United States at all was in        of the solar atmosphere called the       the corona can be seen in a way that      be visible in the United States on
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       April 8, 2024. Traveling a different
                 objects to slide toward it. Many in the    the light of nearby stars exactly as        1979. Since then, major technological       chromosphere. It can only be seen        cannot be replicated by human-made        path from the 2017 eclipse, the
                 scientific community were skeptical of     Einstein had claimed, and Einstein’s        advancements have been made, giving         during a total solar eclipse, or with    instruments. The lower part of the        total eclipse will be visible in
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Mexico, the central US and eastern
                 this since Isaac Newton’s simple laws      theory of general relativity instantly      scientists and researchers a much           sophisticated telescopes. It has a       corona is key to understanding many
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Canada. The 2024 Eclipse has the
                 of gravity had been widely accepted        became worldwide news.                      better opportunity to gain valuable         red or pinkish color which gives the     processes on the Sun, including why       potential to be even better than
                 since the 17th century. The challenge                                                  insight on the effects of an eclipse,       blackened moon a thin halo of color      the Sun sends out a constant stream of    the 2017 Eclipse, which peaked at
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       over two minutes in the path of
                 was how to prove Einstein’s theory.        But, to this day, many features of the      and to study the Sun and various other      against the greyish corona further       solar material and radiation, which can   totality. The 2024 eclipse will have
                 British astronomer Sir Frank Watson        Sun are still a mystery to scientists.      planets and space features.                 out, hence the name ‘chromo’ sphere.     cause changes in the nature of space      peaks of up to 4½ minutes. In the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       United States, it will be visible in a
                 Dyson came up with a clever idea. If       What causes solar flares? Why is the                                                    The chromosphere is a zone of            and impact spacecraft, communications
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       diagonal path crossing from Texas
                 Einstein was correct, then rays of light   corona (the solar atmosphere) hotter        The Sun. The brightest part of the          plasma and magnetic fields ranging       systems, and orbiting astronauts.         to Maine, according to NASA. Cities
                 passing close to the Sun would bend        than the Sun’s surface? The total           Sun is called the photosphere. But          in temperature from 4,700 to 25,000      The corona shines with a very unique      like Austin, Dallas, Little Rock,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Indianapolis, Toledo, Cleveland,
                 inward by a certain amount. But how        solar eclipse on August 21, 2017 that       this feature is so bright that it is        Celsius (8,500-45,000 Fahrenheit).       color, usually milky white, and is a      Akron, Buffalo, Rochester,
                 could this be proven without being         traversed the center of the United          impossible to see the other, less           It resembles the troposphere of          dilute upper atmosphere to the Sun        Montpelier, and Montreal will be
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       directly in the path of totality.
                 blinded by the Sun?                        States gave scientists a rare opportunity   prominent features until the light is       our own planet Earth with complex        in which atoms become ionized at >>

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        NEXT WORLDWIDE                   >> temperatures above one million           and other structures are moving. This                             into linear features at a few million km    fact - the Sun is just about the same        airplanes to get a unique look at both

        Total Eclipses                   Celsius (1.8M Fahrenheit). Although         region includes the majority of the bright                        from the Sun’s surface.                     apparent size in our sky as the Moon.        the Sun and Mercury during the total
                                         hydrogen is completely ionized, other       corona seen during a total solar eclipse.                                                                     While the Sun is actually about 400          eclipse. Flying in the stratosphere at
                                         elements such as oxygen, nitrogen                                                                             The Moon: An eclipse of the Sun can         times larger in diameter than the            50,000 feet above the ground at up
                                         and iron are not completely stripped        The corona is not a smooth halo of                                only occur at New Moon when the             Moon, the Moon is also about 400             to 470 miles per hour, the two planes
                                         of all their electrons. This means that     light – rather it has structure and depth.                        Moon passes between Earth and Sun.          times closer than the Sun. Therefore,        provided researchers with a total of
        2019: South Pacific, Chile,
        Argentina                        the coronal gas is a high-temperature       Some of the most dramatic parts of this                           If the Moon's shadow happens to fall        the Sun and the Moon appear to be            about eight minutes of data during
                                         plasma consisting of numerous free          structure are called helmet streamers.                            upon Earth's surface at that time, we       about the same size in our sky.              totality – a huge increase over the two
        2020: South Pacific, Chile,
        Argentina, South Atlantic        electrons and the ions of many kinds of     Since the 1800s, scientific drawings                              see some portion of the Sun's disk                                                       minutes and 40 seconds afforded by a
                                         atoms. The light from ions in this plasma   of solar eclipses have contained large,                           covered or 'eclipsed' by the Moon.          Because an eclipse requires the Moon         stationary instrument on the ground.
        2021: Antarctica
                                         absorb light from the photosphere and       conical structures, named after the                               Since New Moon occurs every 29 1/2          to be in its new phase, speculation
        2026: The Arctic, Greenland,     re-emit it through specific electronic      spiked helmets popular during the                                 days, one might think that there is         about additional gravitational effects       In addition to NASA, the Eclipse
        Iceland, Spain                   transitions between energy levels in        late-1800s in Europe. The streamers are                           a solar eclipse about once a month.         of the eclipse are false. Humans             Ballooning Project flew high-altitude
        2027: Morocco, Spain, Algeria,   these ions. Because no two atoms            influenced by other features of the Sun.                          Unfortunately, this doesn't happen          experience the same gravitational            balloons fitted with cameras across
        Libya, Egypt, Saudi Arabia,      and ions have exactly the same set of       Large active regions called Sunspot                               because the Moon's orbit around             effects each time the Moon is in this        the path, submitting video and
        Yemen, Somalia
                                         electronic transitions, each ion emits a    groups have magnetic fields that                                  Earth is tilted five degrees to Earth's     phase. However, the gravitational            images captured from near space in
        2028: Australia, New Zealand     unique pattern of spectral lines, which     penetrate the chromosphere and can                                orbit around the Sun. As a result, the      effect of the Sun and Moon being on          a continuous stream throughout the
                                         can be detected with a spectroscope.        reconnect into large magnetic systems                             Moon's shadow usually misses Earth          the same side of Earth during a new          day. Over 50 teams of students in 31
        2030: Botswana, South Africa,
        Australia                        Based upon these lines, astronomers         in the corona. The streamers eventually                           as it passes above or below our planet      Moon is somewhat dramatic when               states participated in this effort.
                                         can identify which elements are present     become sculpted by outflowing gas in                              at New Moon. At least twice a year,         considering how it effects the entire
        CHECK OUT A RECAP VIDEO          in the coronal gas, and how fast clouds     the solar wind, which draws them out                              the geometry lines up just right so         planet. The gravitational ‘tidal’ force      Another ground-based experiment
        OF THE 2017 EVENT AT
        NASA.GOV/ECLIPSELIVE.                                                                                                                          that some part of the Moon's shadow         of the Moon and Sun cause a body             called Citizen CATE (Continental-
                                                                                                                                                       falls on Earth's surface and an eclipse     tide in the solid rock of Earth. If a line   America Telescopic Eclipse), combined
                                                                                                                                                       of the Sun is seen from that region.        was drawn connecting the centers of          high schools, universities, informal
                                                                                                                                                                                                   Earth, the Sun and Moon, Earth’s crust       education groups, astronomy clubs, and
                                                                                                                                                       A total solar eclipse can only happen       actually bulges upwards by about             national science research labs across
                                                                                                                                                       when there is an exquisite alignment        40 millimeters across a thousand-            the country, and linked 68 telescopes
                                                                                                                                                       of the Moon and the Sun in our sky,         kilometer area on Earth’s surface            to create a 90-minute video of the
                                                                                                                                                       and when the Moon is close enough to        from that line. So if you watched the        corona. Some of the cameras attached
                                                                                                                                                       block the entire Sun's disk, as was the     total solar eclipse from the country,        to these telescopes could take 100
                                                                                                                                                       case on August 21 over much of the          you were standing on the ground 40           frames per second, and from that, you
                                                                                                                                                       United States. The total eclipse was        millimeters closer to the Sun.               could actually see waves propagating
                                                                                                                                                       visible within a 70-mile-wide path that                                                  from coronal structures. Charting those
                                                                                                                                                       crossed 14 states in the continental U.S.   The Earth: The total eclipse provided        waves could give scientists clues to how
                                                                                                                                                       from Oregon to South Carolina. Along        a unique opportunity for scientists to       energy is transferred from the surface
                                                                                                                                                       this path of totality, the umbra, or dark   study the atmosphere of our solar-           of the Sun to the corona.
                                                                                                                                                       inner shadow of the Moon traveled           powered planet. NASA researchers got
                                                                                                                                                       at speeds of almost 3,000 miles per         a unique opportunity to improve their        Meteorologists monitored changes
                                                                                                                                                       hour in western Oregon to 1,500 miles       understanding of how solar energy            in temperature and other weather
                                                                                                                                                       per hour in South Carolina. Those that      is absorbed and reflected in Earth’s         changes. In Tennessee, for example,
                                                                                                                                                       weren’t lucky enough to be in the path      atmosphere, known as Earth’s Radiation       the temperature dropped as much as
                                                                                                                                                       of totality (or on a Jet Linx jet during    Budget. NASA took full advantage             seven degrees during totality.
                                                                                                    DAYTIME DARKNESS. CLOCKWISE FROM TOP
                                                                                                    LEFT: Jet Linx Director of Operations Michael      the event!) still witnessed a partial       of the rare opportunity and funded 11
                                                                                                    Kopp snapped this photo of the illuminated
                                                                                                    cockpit while in flight during totality Aug.       eclipse, under the Moon’s penumbra          ground-based scientific experiments to       For Jet Linx clients above the Earth,
                                                                                                    21. The Client Services team at Jet Linx
                                                                                                    Indianapolis stepped outside to take in the        shadow. Most of North America was           study the effects of the eclipse on the      the view was out of sight. "Feedback
                                                                                                    eclipse. Airports along the path of totality saw
                                                                                                    ramps stacked with jets as curious onlookers       under the penumbra shadow and               Earth and its atmosphere.                    was incredibly positive from the flights
                                                                                                    flew in for the rare event. The team at Jet
                                                                                                    Linx Denver had a little fun with their eclipse    witnessed at least a partial eclipse.                                                    we operated," noted Missy Kemp,
                                                                                                    viewing, pointing to the darkening skies
                                                                                                    overhead. The ramp at Jet Linx Nashville took
                                                                                                                                                                                                   One such experiment involved the             Director of Service Delivery. "We love
                                                                                                    on an eerie darkness in the middle of the day
                                                                                                    during totality as the sun slipped behind the
                                                                                                                                                       The total solar eclipse would not be        use of DyNAMITE visible and infrared         nothing more than helping people
                                                                                                    moon. Also at Jet Linx Nashville, huge crowds
                                                                                                    gathered to observe complete totality, many
                                                                                                                                                       possible except for one coincidental        telescopes on NASA’s twin WB-57              capture truly incredible memories."
                                                                                                    toting specialized cameras and telescopes.

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                                                         PART 2

                                                                            HAGEN GUEHRS
                                                                            JET LINX HOUSTON

                                                                            I was stationed in northern Germany, a former           In 2004, I enrolled in a career program at a
                                                                            East German airbase, home to the biggest logistics      flight school in Phoenix AZ. By 2005, I finished
                                                                            regiment of the German Luftwaffe in the 90's.           the program with the completion of my Flight
                                                                            We had access to roads, railroads and a runway.         Instructor Certification. After another two years
                                                                            This airbase was also home to a civilian terminal,      I had accumulated about 1,400 hours, enough to
                                                                            including a flight school (with my training aircraft    join the charter world.
                                                                            seen above!).
                                                                                                                                    I've explored a lot of planes in my professional
                                                                            As with many pilots, a Discovery Flight can be all it   career. In 2011, I started flying twin airplanes
                                                                            takes, and I was no exception. In late 2001 I found     (cargo) in the Southwest, and later flew Air
                                                                            an advertisement in a local newspaper about that        Ambulance in King Air's. In 2014, I started flying
                                                                            flight school offering discovery flights. I joined a    passenger charters, again in the King Air and
                                                                            rather small group of like minded people that day.      finally, jets as well.
                              It’s often said, “Ask any pilot how they      After a short introduction we were taken to two
                                                                            Cessna C172s. Following another short brief, we         I joined Jet Linx in June of 2016, and am proud to fly
                                    started flying, and you will hear a     took off... one at a time. It was a short flight but    the Lear 40 and 45.
                                                                            everyone in that group signed up thereafter.
                                  love story.” Explore the love of flight                                                           No doubt, it has been a long journey! But despite
                                                                            My first solo flight – the first milestone for every    any setbacks, and struggles along the way, I have no
                               with these origin stories from members       pilot – happened on a cold day in December...           regrets and enjoy every day as a pilot.
                                                                            Friday the 13th, of all days. It took me about six
                                                    of our Jet Linx crew.   months to complete my training and receive my
                                                                            German Private Pilot License. But no matter what...
                                                                            I wanted to make flying my career after the military.

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