2/ 5 reviews
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“The whole experience, from arrival at the hangar to departing was exceptional.”
Eduard Schaepman5★ on Google
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fleet size on the register: 3 tracked aircraft, larger than 47% of 1641 US operators on the register.
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charter classes flown: Heavy Jet · Light Jet · Turboprop.
ShortStop Jet Charter is a private jet charter operator based in Melbourne, Australia with a home base at YMML. The Bravo register tracks 3 aircraft in ShortStop Jet Charter's network, from public registry and flight data. ShortStop Jet Charter operates under its national civil aviation authority's commercial certificate and carries direct operational control of every flight.
In their words
‘Shortstop Jet Charter’ came into being in the early eighties as the structure within which the founder, Mike Falls Snr, managed and operated various light aircraft on behalf of his customers. When he bought the first jet into service (A gorgeous Citation 500, sourced from Africa) in 1984, Shortstop Jet Charter commenced operations. We’ve been flying business jets ever since, which makes Shortstop Jet Charter the longest continuously operating jet charter company in Australia.
The extensive list of jet aircraft that been have operated included Lear 24, 25, 35/Westwind I/Citation I & II/Hawker 800 & 1000. Additionally, the company has been involved in various other types, including the DC-3 from 1990. Mike Falls Jnr became a part of the company in the early nineties, and now runs it on a day to day basis, as well as flying all the aircraft.
From the outset, Mike Snr placed great store in providing a path for young people to enter the industry, and this has continued to the present. It’s been outstandingly successful, with over twenty young and talented individuals learning about aviation over the years.
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Nonstop from YMML
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2/ 5 reviews
“The whole experience, from arrival at the hangar to departing was exceptional.”
Eduard Schaepman5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
“Short Stop are pleasant, accommodating and easy to work with, and we highly recommend using them for your next photo shoot or charter alike!”
Mustangs in Black5★ on Google
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3 aircraft tracked
Nonstop reach from YMML
About YMMLThe longest-legged type on this certificate is the Dassault Falcon 900C, 4,000 nm published range at 460 kts cruise. That reach extends past the edges of this map, example nonstop legs shown from Melbourne Airport.
Safety pedigree
ShortStop Jet Charter operates under its national civil aviation authority's commercial certificate and carries direct operational control of every flight.
No third-party ARGUS or WYVERN rating on file for this operator.
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From around the web
Ashleigh Bruce · 2 months ago
Amazing experience, highly recommend. Wonderful staff, immaculate customer service and just beautiful personalities that elevate the experience further.
Callum Hegge · 3 months ago
We recently did the joy flight on the DC-3 and absolutely loved it. Not many people can honestly say that their last fight was on a DC-3 nowadays, but I'm happy to be one of them.
Eduard Schaepman · 3 months ago
The joy flight over Melbourne on the Gooney Bird wa awesome. The whole experience, from arrival at the hangar to departing was exceptional. The plane is beautiful, however quite different to today's aircraft. The staff were excellent, providing information about the plane and giving an opportunity for passeyto have a vieetof the cockpit while flying. Highly recommend to anyone. I'd love to do the King Island trip soon!
Quentin Wright · a year ago
Flew on the DC-3 to Ballarat and return. Very professional and a great experience. The trip was almost cancelled due to weather primarily for comfort reasons. This shows their dedication to their customers rather than being money focused. I will be back if I can!
Mustangs in Black · 7 years ago
We’ve had the pleasure of working with Short Stop Jet Charter on a number of occasions, utilising their space and their amazing DC3 Gooneybird for both corporate and wedding shoots. The results have been nothing short of spectacular (see attached photos by Euro Photography and Art By I). Short Stop are pleasant, accommodating and easy to work with, and we highly recommend using them for your next photo shoot or charter alike!
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