YouTube has more than two billion monthly users. Together, they watch a collective 250 million hours of content every day. You might live and breathe aviation, but are you a true aircraft enthusiast if you don't leverage this massive video-sharing platform to learn more about your favorite topic? Thankfully, YouTube is more than just cute kittens and pandas on slides. You can also use it as an incredible learning tool. Multiple YouTube aviation channels cater to viewers, just like [...]

Commercial air travel is exhausting, but there's a new alternative: flying a privately-owned jet. Flying private used to be a privilege for the ultra-rich, but jets have become more accessible. While your private flight may now be within reach, the operating costs remain a challenge. Determining Jet Operating Costs Calculating operating costs takes more than adding up your fuel and pilot salaries. Each model has its pros and cons, and the costs of a jet begin when you [...]

When most people think of an airplane, they think of the ultra-luxury, sexy, business jets owned by the rich and often famous. They imagine one of the giant people-movers—the Boeing 787 or Airbus A380, or an aircraft commonly seen departing your local airport. What most people overlook, because of its ever-present nature, is the piston-engine airplane. It's been around for over a century, since the dawn of flight actually, and although it may be unglamorous, it remains an aerospace mainstay. [...]

The highest cost of owning an aircraft is the cost of the plane itself. For those who are looking for financing options, keep reading, and I'll tell you to want you to need to know about aircraft loans. Airplane Loan Options There are two common types of loans that you can use to buy an aircraft. Let's take a closer look at each one so you can decide which is right for you. Asset-Based Loans This type of loan was [...]

Boeing has been at the forefront of the media for most of the past year, and with 207 airplane crashes in 2019 and the numerous issues with the 737 Max, we often get asked what a black box is? Aircraft are by far the safest way to travel, but accidents happen, and when they do, it is the FAA's job to determine what happened so that it can be prevented from occurring again. In the event of an accident, [...]

If you think piloting attracts a specific personality type, think again. The love of flight draws a diverse demographic from old to young, rich to poor, and even many celebrities. It may surprise you to learn which of your favorite on-screen actors are also real-life pilots.  1. Morgan Freeman This 82-year-old actor is famous for his deep, likable voice and his endless silver-screen appearances. But before he became Lucius Fox or the "voice" of God, Morgan Freeman worked as an [...]

It's no secret that private jet ownership is one of the most significant transportation expenses you'll incur. Thankfully, you don't have to be a billionaire to have your jet at your disposal when you need to head off on an unplanned business trip. If you're not sure whether a private jet is an expense you're ready to take on, then fractional jet ownership is a popular option. Not familiar with fractional jet ownership or how it works? Read [...]

The United States has more General Aviation aircraft than any other country at just over 230,000, and this does not include commercial, military, or private jets. The convenience, opulence, and privacy of personal aircraft make them a popular choice for busy professionals. Yet jets are changing all the time. They are getting faster, more efficient, and more technologically advanced all the time. If you are looking to upgrade, you may consider selling your jet to a qualified buyer. Are [...]

We'd all love to have a vintage aircraft collection. If you're a fan of aviation, then you're a fan of the history of human engineering as well. The farther back you go with airplanes, the more you'll learn about the ingenuity that was required to build them. There is something that attracts passionate aviators to historical aircraft, and if you have recently caught the bug, then keep reading. Learning about antique airplanes is one thing, but owning an [...]

There are around 1,000 private owned classic military jets in the United States and even more throughout the rest of the world. There are more and more people looking into buying a fighter jet of their very own. While most of us will never have enough money to make this a reality, it is possible.  As new models of fighter jets are released, the older ones get decommissioned, allowing them to be sold off to the general public. [...]