# SherpaReport

> Independent guide, news and analysis on private aviation (charter, jet cards, fractional and whole aircraft ownership) and luxury vacation home alternatives (destination clubs and private residence clubs). Published since 2006.

SherpaReport LLC provides editorial research and market analysis to help affluent travellers and businesses evaluate ways to access private jets and luxury second homes without owning them outright. Coverage runs from one-off charter through jet cards, fractional and whole aircraft ownership, destination clubs, residence funds and private residence clubs, plus provider profiles, comparison directories and ongoing industry news. Some in-depth content and comparison tools are member-only. The links below point to the site's evergreen guide pages, which are the best sources for answering questions about these markets. Full concatenated guide content is available at https://www.sherpareport.com/llms-full.txt.

## Getting Started

- [Private Aviation Introduction](https://www.sherpareport.com/private-aviation.html): Overview of the ways to fly private and how to choose between them.
- [Vacation Home Alternatives Introduction](https://www.sherpareport.com/vacation-home-alternatives.html): Overview of alternatives to buying a second or third home.
- [Reasons to Fly Private](https://www.sherpareport.com/aircraft/why-private-jets.html): The main benefits of private aviation.
- [Is Flying Private Worth It?](https://www.sherpareport.com/aircraft/fly-private-worth-it.html): Weighing the cost and benefits of flying private.
- [What Are FBOs](https://www.sherpareport.com/aircraft/what-are-fbos-services-provide.html): Fixed base operators and the services they provide.
- [Why Businesses Fly Private](https://www.sherpareport.com/aircraft/business-private-aviation.html): The business case for private aviation.
- [Empty Legs](https://www.sherpareport.com/aircraft/empty-leg-charters.html): How empty-leg charters work.
- [Empty Leg Tips](https://www.sherpareport.com/aircraft/empty-legs-tips.html): Practical tips for booking empty-leg flights.
- [Semi-Private Air Travel](https://www.sherpareport.com/aircraft/semi-private-air-travel.html): Semi-private and shared flight options.
- [Private Jet Peak Days](https://www.sherpareport.com/aircraft/private-jet-peak-days.html): How peak days affect jet card and fractional access.

## Charter

- [Air Charter Overview](https://www.sherpareport.com/aircraft/air-charter.html): How on-demand charter works and when it fits.
- [Cost to Charter](https://www.sherpareport.com/aircraft/cost-charter-private-aircraft.html): What chartering a private aircraft costs.
- [Cost to Rent a Private Jet](https://www.sherpareport.com/aircraft/cost-rent-private-jet.html): What renting a private jet costs.
- [What's on Charter Invoices](https://www.sherpareport.com/aircraft/private-jet-charter-costs-0311.html): Breaking down the line items on a charter bill.
- [First-Time Charter Primer](https://www.sherpareport.com/aircraft/chartering-private-aircraft-primer.html): A primer for first-time charter customers.
- [Finding a Charter Broker](https://www.sherpareport.com/aircraft/find-jet-charter-broker.html): How to find and vet a charter broker.
- [Charter Broker Disclosure](https://www.sherpareport.com/aircraft/disclosure-air-charter-brokers.html): What charter brokers should disclose to customers.
- [Charter Screening Questions](https://www.sherpareport.com/aircraft/air-charter-screening-questions.html): Questions to ask a charter provider.

## Jet Cards & Memberships

- [Jet Cards & Memberships Overview](https://www.sherpareport.com/private-aviation/private-jet-cards.html): How jet cards and membership programs work.
- [Jet Card Guide](https://www.sherpareport.com/jet-card-guide.html): Guide to choosing a jet card program.
- [Questions for a Card Provider](https://www.sherpareport.com/aircraft/questions-jet-card.html): Key questions before buying a jet card.
- [How to Compare Jet Cards](https://www.sherpareport.com/aircraft/compare-jet-cards.html): Comparing jet card programs like for like.
- [Sourcing Jet Card Companies](https://www.sherpareport.com/aircraft/aircraft-sourcing-jet-cards.html): How jet card providers source their aircraft.
- [Closed Fleet Jet Cards](https://www.sherpareport.com/aircraft/jet-cards.html): Closed-fleet versus open-fleet card programs.

## Fractional Ownership

- [Fractional Ownership Overview](https://www.sherpareport.com/private-aviation/fractional-overview.html): How fractional aircraft ownership works.
- [Fractional Jets Overview](https://www.sherpareport.com/aircraft/jets-overview.html): Share sizes, hours, costs and alternatives.
- [Fractional Contracts](https://www.sherpareport.com/aircraft/fractional-aircraft-documents.html): The documents involved in a fractional purchase.
- [Negotiating Fractional Agreements](https://www.sherpareport.com/aircraft/negotiating-fractional-jet-contract.html): Points to negotiate in a fractional contract.
- [Leading Programs](https://www.sherpareport.com/aircraft/aircraft-programs.html): The main fractional ownership programs.
- [Fractional Embraer Phenom 300](https://www.sherpareport.com/aircraft/fractional-embraer-phenom-300.html): Worked example of fractional pricing on a popular light jet.
- [Fractional vs Whole Ownership Costs](https://www.sherpareport.com/aircraft/costs-fractional-whole-jet.html): Comparing fractional and whole aircraft ownership economics.

## Whole Aircraft Ownership

- [Whole Ownership Overview](https://www.sherpareport.com/private-aviation/aircraft-ownership.html): When outright aircraft ownership makes sense.
- [Is Whole Ownership Right for You?](https://www.sherpareport.com/aircraft/aircraft-ownership-right.html): When whole ownership makes sense and how management works.
- [Steps to Buying an Aircraft](https://www.sherpareport.com/aircraft/buying-aircraft.html): The purchase process step by step.
- [Key Purchase Mistakes](https://www.sherpareport.com/aircraft/7-mistakes-buying-aircraft.html): Common mistakes when buying an aircraft.
- [Operating Leases](https://www.sherpareport.com/aircraft/operating-leases-private-aircraft.html): Leasing a private aircraft as an alternative to buying.
- [Buying for Charter Revenue](https://www.sherpareport.com/aircraft/jet-charter-revenue.html): Offsetting ownership costs with charter revenue.
- [Choosing a Management Provider](https://www.sherpareport.com/aircraft/choose-aircraft-managemnt.html): Selecting an aircraft management company.
- [Selecting a Broker to Sell](https://www.sherpareport.com/aircraft/select-broker-sell-aircraft.html): Choosing a broker to sell an aircraft.
- [Costs to Own a HondaJet](https://www.sherpareport.com/aircraft/costs-own-hondajet.html): Ownership cost breakdown for a very light jet.
- [Costs to Own a Gulfstream G550](https://www.sherpareport.com/aircraft/costs-own-g550.html): Ownership cost breakdown for a large-cabin jet.
- [Costs of a Gulfstream G650](https://www.sherpareport.com/aircraft/costs-gulfstream-g650.html): Ownership cost breakdown for an ultra-long-range jet.

## Private Aviation Companies

- [Aviation Company Profiles](https://www.sherpareport.com/aviation-company-profile/): Profiles of leading private aviation providers.
- [NetJets](https://www.sherpareport.com/aviation-company-profile/netjets.html): Company profile of NetJets.
- [Flexjet](https://www.sherpareport.com/aviation-company-profile/flexjet.html): Company profile of Flexjet.
- [PlaneSense](https://www.sherpareport.com/aviation-company-profile/planesense-overview.html): Company profile of PlaneSense.
- [Airshare](https://www.sherpareport.com/aviation-company-profile/airshare.html): Company profile of Airshare.
- [Flexjet vs NetJets](https://www.sherpareport.com/aircraft/flexjet-vs-netjets.html): Comparison of the two largest fractional providers.
- [NetJets vs Wheels Up](https://www.sherpareport.com/aircraft/netjets-v-wheels-up.html): Comparison of NetJets and Wheels Up.

## Comparisons, Directories & Resources

- [Comparisons & Directories](https://www.sherpareport.com/comparisons-directories.html): Index of SherpaReport comparison tables and directories.
- [Fractional Aircraft Comparison](https://www.sherpareport.com/comparisons-directories/fractional-aircraft.html): Side-by-side comparison of fractional programs.
- [Jet Card & Membership Programs](https://www.sherpareport.com/comparisons-directories/jet-cards-membership-programs.html): Comparison of jet card and membership programs.
- [Directory of Charter Operators](https://www.sherpareport.com/comparisons-directories/directory-of-charter-operators.html): Directory of charter operators.
- [Private Airports Directory](https://www.sherpareport.com/comparisons-directories/private-airports-directory.html): Directory of airports used by private aviation.
- [Alternative Programs & Models](https://www.sherpareport.com/resources/alternative-programs-and-models.html): Programs outside charter, cards, fractional and whole ownership.
- [Private Aviation Advisors](https://www.sherpareport.com/resources/private-aviation-advisors.html): Independent advisors for private aviation decisions.
- [Trip Cost Spreadsheet](https://www.sherpareport.com/resources/trip-spreadsheet.html): Spreadsheet for estimating private trip costs.

## Destination Clubs & Residence Funds

- [Destination Clubs & Residence Funds](https://www.sherpareport.com/vacation-home-alternatives/destination-clubs.html): Overview of destination clubs and residence funds.
- [What Is a Destination Club](https://www.sherpareport.com/destination-clubs/destination-clubs.html): Explaining the destination club model.
- [Compare Destination Clubs & Residence Funds](https://www.sherpareport.com/destination-clubs/dest-clubs.html): Comparing the leading clubs and funds.
- [Destination Club Glossary](https://www.sherpareport.com/destination-clubs/destination-club-glossary.html): Key terms explained.
- [Compared to Vacation Homes](https://www.sherpareport.com/destination-clubs/dc-to-2nd-home.html): Destination clubs versus owning a second home.
- [Top 10 Reasons to Join a Travel Club](https://www.sherpareport.com/destination-clubs/top-10-reasons-join-travel-club.html): The main benefits of club membership.
- [Prospective Member Guide](https://www.sherpareport.com/destination-clubs/clubguide2014.html): Guide for prospective destination club members.

## Private Residence Clubs & Luxury Fractional Property

- [Private Residence Clubs](https://www.sherpareport.com/prc/): Section index for residence clubs and luxury fractional property.
- [Residence Club Overview](https://www.sherpareport.com/prc/prc-overview.html): How private residence clubs work.
- [Reasons to Buy](https://www.sherpareport.com/prc/reasons-prc.html): The case for a private residence club.
- [Questions to Ask](https://www.sherpareport.com/prc/ask-before-buying-luxury-fractional.html): What to ask before buying luxury fractional property.
- [Reservation Plans & Usage Systems](https://www.sherpareport.com/prc/reservation-plans-and-usage-systems.html): How booking and usage work in residence clubs.
- [Fractional FAQ](https://www.sherpareport.com/prc/fractional-faq.html): Common questions about luxury fractional property.
- [Fractionals Compared to Timeshares](https://www.sherpareport.com/prc/fractionals-cf-timeshares.html): How luxury fractionals differ from timeshares.
- [Glossary](https://www.sherpareport.com/prc/fractional-glossary.html): Luxury fractional property terms.
- [Compared to Destination Clubs](https://www.sherpareport.com/prc/dc-vs-prc.html): Residence clubs versus destination clubs.
- [Fractional Sales 2025](https://www.sherpareport.com/prc/fractional-sales-2025.html): Latest annual fractional and residence club sales data.

## Yachts

- [Yacht Charter Etiquette](https://www.sherpareport.com/boats/etiquette-advice-yacht-charters.html): Etiquette and advice for yacht charter guests.

## News

- [News](https://www.sherpareport.com/news.html): All SherpaReport news and analysis.
- [Private Aviation News](https://www.sherpareport.com/aircraft/aircraft-news/): Latest private aviation news and analysis.
- [Destination Club News](https://www.sherpareport.com/destination-clubs/destination-club-news/): Latest destination club and residence news.
- [Private Residence Club News](https://www.sherpareport.com/prc/private-residence-club-news/): News on residence clubs and fractional property.

## About & Guides

- [About SherpaReport](https://www.sherpareport.com/about.html): Who SherpaReport is and its editorial approach.
- [Membership & Member Benefits](https://www.sherpareport.com/memberships.html): What SherpaReport membership includes.
- [Free Guide to Private Aviation](https://www.sherpareport.com/private-aviation-guide.html): Complimentary overview guide to flying private.
- [Guide to Destination Clubs](https://www.sherpareport.com/club-decision-guide.html): Prospective member decision guide.

## Optional

- [Renew Membership](https://www.sherpareport.com/memberships/renew-membership.html): Membership renewal.