Another Voice on Affordable Flying

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Key Takeaways:

  • Light Sport Aircraft (LSAs) vary widely in size, performance, and cost, with some affordable options available like the BushCat which is under $50,000.
  • Ben Sclair's article addresses the perceived high cost of flying, especially with LSAs, and criticizes "black/white thinking" in these discussions.
  • The article suggests that if someone truly desires to fly, they will find a way to overcome the cost challenges rather than simply complaining.
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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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