3 chapters across the catalog
An elitist investor event for Tesla featured high-profile figures like Jeff Bezos waiting in line to test drive cars on a tarmac. Following the event, a flight on Ray Lane's Gulfstream G5 jet resulted in a rough landing when the brakes locked upon touchdown. The impact caused the owner to be thrown through the cabin, highlighting the hazards of private aviation.
John C. Dvorak recounts returning from Las Vegas on a Hawker 800 private jet. The hosts discuss the logistics of corporate aviation, noting that most private jets are now shared through services like NetJets rather than being individually owned. They list various tech billionaires who own aircraft, including Paul Allen and the founders of Google and eBay.
Tesla Electric Sports Car, Ray Lane G5 Landing Incident
John C. Dvorak describes a flight on venture capitalist Ray Lane's Gulfstream G5 to attend the launch of the Tesla electric sports car in Burbank. He recounts a rough landing where a jammed brake caused the aircraft to jolt violently, throwing unbuckled passengers from their seats. The event featured a test track inside an airplane hangar where Silicon Valley elites pre-ordered the new vehicles.
