A professional private jet pilot, who's been flying for more than a decade, took to Reddit to answer the world's burning questions about the world of private jets and flying.

The pilot specified their license — ATP — and detailed the types of planes they fly. In non-technical terms, they mentioned that their biggest plane was worth north of $20 million, could seat nine and fly nonstop from London to New York.

I've been a Private Jet Pilot for 15 years, Ask Me Anything!
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So how does flying private work? Let's find out.

Their remuneration: $250K to $350K

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How they got started, and what makes a good pilot

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The timeline from first lesson to flying jets

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Career options for licensed pilots

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Famous people they've flown

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Do clients tip? What are the perks of the job?

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Do people request route changes mid-flight? Yes

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Do patrons (or pilots) care about their carbon footprints?

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Can you fly private for cheap?

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Memorable views while flying: St. Elmo's Fire

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The 'most fun aircraft to fly': Pilatus PC-12

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What security is like

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Why private flights have less turbulence: they're higher

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Their favorite airports: Aspen, Saint Marteen, Albert Whited

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Scared of flying? It's valid, but you don't need to be

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Do pilots listen to podcasts when autopilot is on? Yes

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Red flags for a pilot

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Via Reddit.

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