Another Voice on Affordable Flying

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Key Takeaways:

  • Ben Sclair's article challenges the simplistic view on the high cost of flying, particularly Light Sport Aircraft (LSA), arguing that a true desire to fly will lead individuals to find solutions.
  • The BushCat LSA is presented as an example of an affordable option, offering good performance and durability for a base price under $50,000.
  • The article implies that the LSA market is diverse, with options varying widely in shape, size, and cost, meaning affordable choices exist.
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The BushCat (formerly the Cheetah) is a good example of a "budget" LSA. It offers a good range of LSA performance and excellent durability, yet it's base price is below $50,000.
LSA come in all shapes, sizes and costs.

Ben Sclair, who publishes General Aviation News, wrote a nicely thought out piece on the nuances of the high cost of flying, with a focus on LSA in particular. He laments the black/white thinking that permeates such discussions and makes a decent case for that time-worn truism, if you really want to do something, you’ll quit grousing and find a way to do it. *** Ben makes some worthy points, give it a look here.

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