How much will it really cost you to buy and fly your own airplane? A new video breaks it down from buying the plane to hangar rental to insurance and maintenance.
Florida bill would eliminate aircraft sales taxes
The proposed bill, which will be taken up during the 2022 legislative session, would repeal Florida’s 6% tax on aircraft sales and leases.
Fly your plane to the Galapagos Islands
Air Journey is planning a trip to the Galapagos Islands for general aviation aircraft owners. You fly your plane, Air Journey takes care of everything else.
Plane has near miss with skydiver, then jump plane
Shortly after I lifted off, the skydiver turned right in front of me. I made a sharp turn to the right, just clearing the trees and ended up buzzing a neighborhood.
Picture of the Day: Ghost plane
James Ayers submitted this photo and note: “Flying the Husky A1-C down the Red River when a ghost plane appeared. I chased it until the sun went down.”
Our most popular stories of 2021
In case you missed them, here’s a lists of the most read stories on the General Aviation News website in 2021.
Avfuel founder to be honored as Living Legend of Aviation
Following a year when aviation fuel made headlines, the founder of Avfuel is being honored by the Living Legends of Aviation.
One membership, two museums
A new agreement gives members of the Experimental Aircraft Association and the Academy of Model Aeronautics access to both organization’s museums.
Teen publishes math reference book using well-known aviation concept
Katarina Costa, 17, has just released “Math QRH,” which uses an aviation concept — Quick Reference Handbook, well-known to jet pilots — to help people do better with mathematics and STEM subjects.