Pro golfer Scott Hoch flies all over the country. We helped him purchase his first fractional share back in 1997. When it came time to renew his deal, Scott thought he needed shares in two different aircraft. We showed him how a single share in a better aircraft could work and, in the process, saved him over $1 million.

Then we negotiated several changes to the provider’s standard program, including a shorter notice period for flights on Fridays, so that if Scott misses a cut, he can get home to his family the same day.

“Shaircraft Solutions left no stone unturned in getting me the best deal. They understood my needs and negotiated a deal that not only saved me plenty but also is tailored to my lifestyle, so that I can get the most out of my investment. Their personal service is extraordinary. Their unique blend of aviation and legal expertise is unmatched. And the results speak for themselves.”

—Scott Hoch

Pro golfer Scott Verplank wanted to ease his grueling travel schedule and spend more time with his family.

But mindful of the ups and downs that can affect a tour player’s income, he was concerned about the cost of private air travel.

We designed a program that enabled Scott to buy a fractional share together with fellow pro Bob Tway, who had similar concerns — achieving both their goals while minimizing their financial risk.

“Shaircraft Solutions designed and negotiated a fractional program that was perfect for me and that I didn’t even know was possible. They worked hand in glove with my agent and my accountant to make sure all my bases were covered. My best investment is the one I made in Shaircraft Solutions.”

—Scott Verplank

Having run a Fortune 50 company, former Gillette Company CEO, Jim Kilts, knows that when a deal doesn’t sound quite right, it’s important to have an expert on your side who can fix it. So, when Flight Options made him a buy back offer for his share of a Hawker 800XP that didn’t seem fair, he called Shaircraft. We reviewed the methodology Flight Options used to justify its low ball offer and found it wanting. So we brought in our appraiser who specializes in fractional share valuations and, through the appraisal process provided in his contract, were able to get Jim a significantly higher value. When Flight Options failed to close on time, we also secured interest on the purchase price.

“Just a note to let you know how appreciative I am of all of the hard work you put forth to bring about the successful sale of my 6.25% interest in the Hawker XP aircraft. I am more than pleased with the results of your efforts and with the professionalism you displayed in the handling of this matter on my behalf…Should I require similar services in the future, I would certainly take advantage of your kind offer and seek your advice.”

—Jim Kilts

Alan Meltzer and his partners were looking to sign a fractional deal with Avantair. Certain incentives offered by Avantair were set to expire, but Alan and his partners didn’t want to commit to such a large investment without having an expert review the contracts. We moved quickly and over the course of a few days reviewed the documents and negotiated substantial changes that added value for Alan and his partners, and also gave them the peace of mind that they were well protected.

“As a business owner, I know the importance of due diligence. Rather than hastily signing a contract that the salesman assured us was ‘the same one everyone signs,’ I hired Shaircraft. Within two days, Mr. Butler delivered extensive comments and recommendations and negotiated significant changes that added real value. When I finally signed, I knew we’d made the best possible deal. I couldn’t be more pleased with Shaircraft’s performance.”

—Alan Meltzer

Karen Owen and Joseph Berger live in a small town in Georgia and fly to out of the way places in the United States, Canada and Central America. With a passion for hunting and fishing, they travel with hounds and hunting rifles which, obviously, doesn’t lend itself to commercial air travel.

After a particularly exasperating delay on a commercial flight, Karen decided that she’d had it and asked for Joseph’s help in finding a private air travel solution. Joseph, a surgeon, didn’t have a clue where to begin. A friend recommended that he call Shaircraft.

We analyzed their needs and identified fractional as the best way to go. Then, we issued detailed RFPs to several fractional jet companies. When the responses came in, we reviewed them in depth and identified two providers that fit the bill. However, Karen and Joseph weren’t familiar with some of the proposed aircraft, so we had the aircraft flown to their home town so they could check them out.

Karen and Joseph ultimately chose the fractional company that made them the best offer. We thoroughly reviewed and negotiated the contracts and, working with their financial advisors, closed the deal.

“I grew up in the Bronx so, needless to say, I didn’t spend a lot of time on private planes. When Karen enlisted my help in finding a private air travel solution, I knew I was in desperate need of help. I called Shaircraft and, much to my surprise, within seconds, I was speaking with the CEO of the company, James Butler, who spent 30 minutes on the phone with me discussing our needs and possible options. That kind of personal service is rare these days. I knew immediately that we were in good hands. We are pleased to have found James Butler and Shaircraft Solutions.”

—Dr. Joseph Berger

As a successful financial advisor, Dave Schrader knows a thing or two about smart investments. So when a client came to him, frustrated with the cost of sustaining a fractional investment that he wasn’t much using but didn’t want to sell, Dave turned to Shaircraft for advice. Thinking outside the box and utilizing our industry contacts, we identified another private flier who wanted the benefits of fractional, without the long term commitment, and so was well suited to sharing use of this fractional share. We brought the parties together and drafted and negotiated a time sharing agreement that met both their needs.

“Shaircraft developed a plan, agreement and process that made it financially practical for our client to retain his interest, share the costs and use the jet when needed; and at the same time cemented our client’s confidence that we can fully service his needs.”

—Dave Schrader

It was his father’s 70th birthday, and to celebrate he had booked a Mexican cruise for the entire family.

They got to the airport, only to find that the commercial airline had canceled their flight. The cruise ship was about to pull away from the dock, leaving the Fried family behind.

Fred Fried called Shaircraft Solutions. We helped him book a last-minute charter, and the family cut the cake together on deck as the ship sailed.

“The airline wasn’t going to help us, but Shaircraft Solutions really came through. They jumped right in and found us the perfect solution to a desperate problem.

I can call Shaircraft anytime and know with complete confidence that they’ll go the extra mile to deliver the service I need. Their integrity, expertise, service and attention to detail are unmatched.”

—Fred Fried

Many Shaircraft clients want to keep their private air travel, well, private. This is often the case with celebrities, professional athletes, high profile CEOs and even high net worth individuals who simply value their privacy. Such was the case with one Shaircraft client who came to us prior to signing on with NetJets. Shaircraft reviewed the so-called “standard” NetJets contract and was successful in negotiating over 150 changes that added significant benefits to his deal. Throughout the process, Shaircraft honored his request for anonymity and the deal went off without a hitch.

“Shaircraft Solutions not only provides an excellent legal team, but they also bring unparalleled knowledge of the fractional industry’s ever changing dynamics. That unique combination of skills is critical to getting the best results.”

—Anonymous