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June 2024

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Commuting by Small Plane, Is It Worth It?

aprivatepilot2 years ago2 years ago04 mins

Owning and operating a small plane like a Cessna, Piper or Cirrus is an amazing experience and completely worth doing as a hobby if it’s something you can afford but what about commuting? Is it worth trying to fly for travel instead of driving or commercial aviation? Let’s take a look. Cost to Fly Commercial…

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Sustainable Aviation Fuel
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Sustainable Aviation Fuel – Worth It? Yes and No

aprivatepilot2 years ago2 years ago04 mins

I’m not one for burying the lead but I mean it when I say Sustainable Aviation fuel (100UL) is both worth it and not worth it. I’m going to stay away from the status of the certifications and what engines are cleared to use Sustainable Aviation Fuel and instead talk about my view of whether…

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SunRiver, OR – A Pilot’s Vacation

aprivatepilot2 years ago2 years ago03 mins

If you’re a pilot and you have a family it’s sometimes hard to fit your hobby around vacations. Usually you have time for a flight and I get a sigh from my wife or we go on vacation and I miss flying for a weekend. This week was different but I have to take you…

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