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 [...]

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, a lot can go wrong. Today is your lucky day. In this post, we're going to give you a few tips on buying your first aircraft. Deciding to buy an aircraft, especially your first, is stressful, but once you close, [...]

If you are trying to upgrade your lifestyle and the way that you travel, you can't go wrong with booking a private jet. Not only is private jet travel convenient, but it is also a greener form of travel than commercial aircraft. A huge benefit from flying private is that not only do you get to avoid the TSA line, but you also get to prevent contact with potentially millions of travelers. As the Coronavirus continues to spark fear, [...]

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 [...]