The Cirrus Vision SF50, commonly referred to as the Vision Jet, is an extremely light jet with a single engine that was created and manufactured by Cirrus Aircraft in Duluth, Minnesota, in the United States. After beginning to accept deposits in 2006, Cirrus revealed a mock-up of an aircraft on June 28, 2007, and a…
Since its introduction in 1957, the Cessna 150 has played a mainstay role in pilot training by providing an affordable, easy-to-maintain platform that anyone can fly. Cessna promoted the 150 as the “world’s premier trainer,” and while borrowing many of the design characteristics from tailwheel Cessna models 120 and 140, the 150 was created solely with the training…
How Much Does it Cost to Become a Commercial Pilot? Commercial Pilot License – $28,000 to $90,000 What does it mean to become a commercial pilot? A licensed commercial pilot may act as pilot-in-command of an aircraft for compensation or hire, as well as carry persons or property for compensation or hire. To put it another…
How Much Does it Cost to Become a Private Pilot? Private Pilot License – $6,000 – $12,000 What do I need to know before becoming a pilot? Reasons. Aptitude. Flying. The FAA Flight Physical. Support. Background Check. Driving Record. Arrests. DUIs. What skills do you need to be a private pilot? Clear Communication. … Situational…
The top general aviation success stories of the 2000s must be Cirrus aircraft in general and the SR22 specifically. Fast, comfortable, and well-equipped, the SR22 is one of the defining aircraft of modern GA. Since the company first morphed from a quirky kit supplier to a full-blown aircraft manufacturer in 1998, it has consistently redefined…
If you’ve ever looked up at the sky and felt the adrenaline surge through your body as you watched an airplane soar through the clouds, then you’ve probably wondered what it’s like to for the person flying that aircraft. Perhaps you’ve even taken your curiosity to the next level and imagined yourself as the pilot. …
Private jets are affordable nowadays than ever before. So, if you have been looking for a private jet, sit back, relax, let’s look at some of the cheapest private jets out there. Wait, this list is not exactly in the order of prices, because of the increasing demand for private jets recently, prices can be unpredictable,…
Perhaps one of the most asked questions I get as a pilot is how do I get my license so I’ve decided to basically share my story and explain in my own experience from start to finish what the process is and what you may need to do in order to get your license. Whether…
Flying around, is a dream a lot of aviators have, but only a few get to achieve it. I have explored the possibilities and realized it is not impossible to take off: from Nigeria, head to Dubai UAE; from Dubai to Mumbai, India; from Mumbai to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; from Kuala Lumpur to Jakarta, Indonesia; …
There’s nothing quite like the freedom that comes with owning your own airplane. Whether it’s packing up the family and heading cross-country or spending the day exploring with fellow aviation enthusiasts. The downside is that it can be quite expensive hobby to get into. In this article, we are going to break down the cost…
