Another Voice on Affordable Flying

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Key Takeaways:

  • Ben Sclair's article addresses the high cost of flying, particularly for Light Sport Aircraft (LSA), arguing against simplistic "black/white" views on the matter.
  • The piece emphasizes that a true desire to fly will lead individuals to overcome cost barriers and find solutions.
  • It highlights the diverse range of LSA in terms of size, performance, and cost, pointing out "budget" options like the BushCat, which is available for under $50,000.
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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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