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Most Complained About Illinois Airport Opens Free Access
Following AOPA’s complaint with the FAA over fixed-base operator (FBO) pricing practices at Illinois’ Waukegan National Airport, local leaders have taken steps to make the field more accessible and friendlier for general aviation. (www.aopa.org) Más...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
Your comments describe the reason why recreational flying will one day die. Only the very rich can now afford it. The ridiculous cost of airplanes,avionics, maintenance and fuel,make it more unaffordable every year. But, it's also true there are bigger problems with this world.
I work full time and make decent money but nowhere near what it takes to get started. Plus I don't think I could get a medical certificate. And what's insane is flying is safer than it has ever been. And I'd argue easier than it has even been. Computers have done so much to enhance safety and situational awareness. They just need to open the sport class up a bit more and get the prices of planes like the cessna 172s down to around the cost of a car.
Not a friend of GA in Rochester,MN.No competition. Just there to serve bets.
That s/b "biz jets", not bets.
+1 !!!
Also a Signature FBO there if I recall??
Also a Signature FBO there if I recall??
Yes.The ONLY source of fuel or any assistance.
Otherwise people that don't fly or care about airports/aviation/pilots/etc. just won't care. They've got too many other pressing issues to worry about some "rich guys"(like it or not GA is an "upper class" hobby) "whining" about the price of their toys. They don't realize the bigger implications, or that it's just an outright dick move. That said companies exist to make money...so it's...just a bad situation. I'm glad AOPA was able to get things addressed.