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A Lifetime Chasing the $100 Hamburger

Some spots, like Jake's Joint in Oklahoma, provide up-close-and personal views of aircraft. [Courtesy: Jake's Joint]
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Key Takeaways:

  • John Purner's "The $100 Hamburger" guide highlights fly-in restaurants as vital for pilots to practice flying skills and stay current, beyond just being a meal destination.
  • Purner's resource compiles approximately 1,670 such restaurants, predominantly American casual diners, and fostered a community for pilots to share these locations.
  • Despite expectations, fly-in restaurants have largely thrived by appealing to both pilots and local patrons, and surprisingly saw increased business during the COVID-19 pandemic due to a shift towards private aviation.
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John Purner knows all about flying for food. 

As author of  the yearly resource, “The $100 Hamburger: A Guide to Pilots’ Favorite Fly-In Restaurants,” he has three decades worth of experience, $100 at a time.

Grant Boyd

Grant Boyd is a private pilot with eight years of experience in aviation business, including marketing, writing, customer service, and sales. Boyd holds a Bachelor's and a Master's of Business Administration degree, both from Wichita State University, and a Doctor of Education degree from Oklahoma State University. He was chosen as a NBAA Business Aviation ""Top 40 Under 40"" award recipient in 2020.

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