1 min readBy Luke Diaz
Split The Cost: How Flying Clubs & Partnerships Are Making Aircraft Ownership Affordable
The collective owner models that make flying accessible to every aspiring aviator.
By Luke DiazZimbabwe

For anyone looking to get into general aviation, the financial aspect is typically one of the first barriers to entry. Depending on how much flying time pilots plan on flying in a year, sole ownership or direct rentals are far from the only avenue to get in the air. A casual aviator looking to spend 50 hours or less in the cockpit per year is typically best served by joining a flying club. If someone is aiming for 50 to 100 hours annually, a partnership with other flyers can offer an excellent option.
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- Length
- 93 words · 1 min read
- Published
- October 29, 2026
- Byline
- Luke Diaz
- Source
- Simple Flying