Podcast: Think Flying's Too Expensive? Listen Here Before You Complain

Podcast: Think Flying’s Too Expensive? Listen Here Before You Complain

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Thursday, May 02, 2013 at 12:00 AM ET

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The podcast features a discussion between Paul Bertorelli and Thomas Borchert about the challenging conditions of flying in Europe.
European pilots face significantly higher costs and stricter regulations, including $13/gallon avgas and various approach fees, compared to the U.S.
Despite these substantial financial and regulatory hurdles, pilots in Europe continue to persevere and fly, offering perspective for those in the U.S.

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Just back from Europe and tamping down jet lag, correspondent Paul Bertorelli recorded this podcast with fliegermagazin‘s Thomas Borchert during the Aero show in Friedrichshafen. Before you complain about user fees or regulations in the U.S., listen to what Thomas has to say about flying in Europe. Yet still, pilots there persevere, $13 dollar avgas and approach fees be damned.

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