Originally published at: Landing Fees and Flight Training in Phoenix
As Falcon Field and Mesa Gateway add landing fees for light aircraft, officials and flight schools describe different futures for the Phoenix area.
The luddites in Casa Grande started complaining about aircraft noise 40 years ago when the Lufthansa Bananas began showing up from Goodyear to use the ILS. That’s a 42nm run. Falcon is more like 30 and Gateway 20. Wait till all THOSE little birdies head down I-10 for KCGZ!
Flying is expensive enough. This just adds to it. I know that I’m not the only one who looks for cheaper options. Whether that be finding an airport with no fees to pumping my own fuel. On my cross country long distance trips, i don’t usually need a full blown FBO for just a fuel and bathroom break…
Airports that attract a student pilot population from beyond their region are net economic contributors. These students bring money from outside the region into the region and then leave when their training is complete.
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