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The Short Hop

The Short Hop, hosted by Andrew Schmertz, CEO and Founder of Hopscotch Go, explores the future of regional, on-demand air travel and the people, ideas, and innovations reshaping how we move. Through conversations with aviation leaders, entrepreneurs, travelers, and changemakers, Andrew brings listeners inside a new era of mobility where safe, efficient, flexible, and affordable air transportation makes distance feel smaller. Inspired by Hopscotch Air’s mission to connect people to the places and

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When Should You Use a Broker Versus Contacting a...

The Short Hop ·

2026/08/13

Andrew Schwartz from Hopscotch breaks down when to use a broker versus contacting an operator directly in private aviation. Brokers are ideal for high net worth individuals traveling to varied destinations, offering wide aircraft selection and operator access. However, for routine travelers flying the same routes, working directly with an operator saves on broker fees and streamlines communication. Andrew notes that 90% of Hopscotch's customers came directly to them last year. The episode

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What Is Regional Air Mobility and How Is Hopscotch...

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2026/08/06

Andrew Schwarz from Hopscotch Air discusses regional air mobility, tracing its origins back to Orville Wright's 1903 flight. He explains that Hopscotch Air specializes in short flights under 200 miles, utilizing advanced aircraft like the Cirrus SR20, which features sophisticated avionics, autopilot, emergency parachute systems, and autoland capabilities. Schwarz also highlights the company's plans to incorporate eVTOL aircraft into their future operations. The episode concludes with an

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Luxury in the Skies: Redefining Private Air Travel...

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2026/07/30

Andrew Schmitz from Hopscotch Air explains how his company is making private air travel more accessible and affordable. Unlike traditional charter services associated with the ultra-wealthy, Hopscotch Air operates as an air taxi service using smaller aircraft like the Cirrus, catering to groups averaging just 1.5 people. About half of their customers have never flown privately before. The service focuses solely on air transportation, leaving additional arrangements to customers. Andrew also

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