one of these classmates is not like the others

[cellio]

Folks on the mailing list for the Sh'liach K'hilah program have been discussing travel plans for this July's session (mainly, I think, so that those who are flying can coordinate airport transport). One person posted that he'll be flying his personal plane.

His what? *boggle*

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[dsrtao]

IFR (Instrument Flight Rules) need to file plans. VFR does not, but it is encouraged, and some airspaces will kick you out immediately without one. Your destination may not accept you without prior contact.

Joining a flight club and owning a share in several planes is about on the same order of expense as "I'm building a professional-quality recording studio in my basement" or "I'm living in a luxury gated community" or "I'm going to collect and rebuild classic cars". Expensive, but doable by a middle-class person with dedication or a rich person with a strong whim.

[cellio]

Thanks for the information.

I hadn't considered the model of joint ownership. That would make a plane much more accessible, yes.