Originally Posted by
Tumbleweed11
New to forums and thought I would put this question out there for the masses.
What are the general thoughts about using your GA aircraft to commute to your airline job? I've always wanted to own my own airplane to fly in my free time, but is using it for commuting purposes a viable option?
Obviously you are dependent on weather and lots of other factors, but just curious to see if there are any pilots out there that do it.
I've still got a couple of years before I make the transition from the military and we are starting to think about a place to put down some roots after I separate and it may or may not be near an airline base.
Thanks in advance!
I mean, you could do it, and I know a guy who has done it on occasion... But then you are stuck paying the high fees that most FBOs located in a hub will charge. Gas, parking, overnight, hangar fees in the winter. I would only really consider it if I were within 50 or so miles and could work out a deal with the FBO.