Commercial air travel is cheap, but it is not the safest way to fly.  Flying your jet will keep you and your loved ones protected from viruses and the general public, but how much does it really cost to operate a jet? Flying private used to be a privilege for the ultra-rich, but jets have become more accessible. While your private aircraft may now be within reach, the operating costs can vary depending on what part of the [...]

Are you buying a used aircraft? There are some things you need to know. Buying a used plane is a big deal. There's a considerable amount of money involved, so if you're not confident in what you're doing or have not hired an expert to help you, a lot can go wrong. Today is your lucky day. In this post, I am going to give you a few tips on buying your first pre-owned aircraft. Namely, which aviation [...]

The ability to fly like the birds is a fantastic testimony to the human spirit and the limitless brilliance of engineering. People have been flying airplanes for over a century, and yet design and technology have come a long way in that relatively short period. There are few things more exciting than becoming a pilot. And yet flying a plane requires more than directly jumping in and taking off. You'll also need aviation insurance so that you are [...]

When passengers charter a private flight, they expect nothing but the best. Private travel has come to be associated with luxury, privacy, and comfort, but it's also secure. Private aircraft are by far the best means of travel to avoid things like the current novel Coronavirus. VREF has been receiving several calls and emails from people asking if chartering an aircraft is safe. The answer is yes, and FBO's are one of the main reasons why. Private aircraft [...]