From the original $150,000 acquisition price to avionics, hangars, insurance, fuel, oil, and more, this aircraft owner breaks down what it really costs to fly his Bonanza.
Flying Boat documentary premieres
In celebration of the movie, Braun is donating a portion of the proceeds from the sales of 100 limited edition FLYING BOAT film posters (both signed and framed) to the Pan Am Museum Foundation, Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, and Aspen Flight Academy.
Pilot, mechanic shortage to be spotlighted at symposium
The three-day symposium will bring together officials from airlines, manufacturers, industry associations, labor unions, government agencies, and academic institutions to “identify and mitigate challenges to creating a sufficient pool of qualified pilots and technicians,” according to Purdue University officials.
Picture of the Day: Flying Over the Dead Sea
Nof Miron submitted this photo and note: “A climb out of Bar Yehuda Airfield (LLMZ) in Israel, the lowest airstrip in the world, just off the shore of the Dead Sea. Flying my Tecnam P92 from the left side of the cockpit, and my friend Amit Agronov, who is an aviation photographer, is in the right seat. Shot with the Gopro 7 mounted on my wing.”
Glamping at the airport
Glamorous camping, known as “glamping,” is now available at Hinton-Alderson Airport (WV77) in West Virginia. You can pull your plane right next to the campsite, which includes a queen-sized bed, picnic tables, a fire pit, and more.
Video: Warbird Roundup Day Two
Warbird Roundup in Nampa, Idaho, hosted aircraft ranging from the F-35 to P-51 Mustangs, a rare pair of Taylorcraft L-2s, and more.
Turner takes top flight instructor honor
Tom Turner, who specializes in flight training in Beech Bonanzas and Barons, has been awarded the National Association of Flight Instructors’ top honor, the Jack J. Eggspuehler Service Award.
New app aims to connect aviators
The free app is designed to help pilots connect with one another, find fly-ins, and more, including aircraft co-ownership opportunities.
Picture of the Day: Fun with RVs
Carl N. submitted this photo and note: “A friend and I were able to rendezvous and join up just north of Astoria, Oregon, during a recent flight from Arlington, Washington. I took this picture of him flying his Van’s Aircraft RV-8 from my RV-8. Quite a patriotic paint job!”