Another Voice on Affordable Flying

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Key Takeaways:

  • The article references Ben Sclair's perspective on the high cost of flying, specifically Light Sport Aircraft (LSA), criticizing simplistic "black/white" thinking about affordability.
  • Sclair argues that genuine desire to fly will lead individuals to find ways to overcome financial obstacles rather than just complaining.
  • It points out that affordable and diverse LSA options exist, citing the BushCat as an example of a durable, good-performance LSA 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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