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Can I commute with an airplane?

Posted on November 7, 2018 by Scott Smith

Commute with a plane?

Q. Can I commute with an airplane?  I have always wanted to get my private pilot’s license. I was offered a new job, but it is two hours away from my house. I was thinking of getting a license so I can fly instead of drive.  Am I being unrealistic? I know I would need to have a backup plan for driving for when the weather is unfavorable and a place to stay near my new job. But the idea sounds like more fun then setting in traffic.

A. It can actually be a great idea, although it might not save you as much time as you think. I have a few customers that do exactly what you are talking about and they really like the arrangement. Problem is, it often takes more time to get the plane out, fly and put it away than it would to drive the distance.

Also, to  make it a success you will probably need to get instrument rating.  There will be some days that there is just enough weather to keep you on the ground when you could still be flying.

But really, even if it takes longer, I cannot think of a better commute!

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Posted in affordable flying, aircraft, aircraft insurance, aircraft training, Airventure, AOPA, aviation market, buying an aircraft, Cirrus aircraft, EAA | Tags: aircraft, Aircraft insurance, Airventure, aviation, aviation insurance, Cessna, EAA, FAA, Zenith aircraft |

FORD MOTOR COMPANY SPONSORED EVENTS EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017

Posted on July 17, 2017 by Scott Smith
Cool Ford activities!

As Ford continues its second decade as the exclusive automotive partner of EAA AirVenture, Ford also is celebrating the F-Series’ 40-year reign as the top-selling truck. A fan favorite of AirVenture attendees, Ford is again bringing exciting experiences and new attractions for 2017, including:

  • The “BOOST” Ferris wheel, providing a perfect view of the EAA grounds, 50 feet above the Ford Hangar
  • Barenaked Ladies live in concert, resented by Ford, free of charge to all Monday AirVenture guests
  • The Ford Front 40 Lineup including the new 2018 F-150, F-150 Raptor and Super Duty trucks
  • The EAA AirVenture Fly-In Theater, showing free aviation-themed movies every night, including Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Hidden Figures, Sully and more
  • A full-size Raptor Racing Simulator where participants can share the experience of Ford Race Team in the 2017 F-150 Raptor
  • Model T rides around the grounds with the Model T Experience
  • Tough Tumblers Bungee Trampolines, the 30-foot Raptor Rock Wall, Ford Autograph HQ, Freebies and more
Posted in aircraft, aircraft insurance, airshow, Airventure, Aviation, Cessna, Cirrus aircraft, EAA, EAA Young Eagles, F-150, FAA, fly-in, Ford, Piper, Raptor |

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