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.
A Lifetime Chasing the $100 Hamburger
Key Takeaways:
- John Purner, author of "The $100 Hamburger" guide, emphasizes that flying to on-airport restaurants is crucial for pilots to practice skills, maintain currency, and gain experience, beyond merely getting a meal.
- His resource lists approximately 1,670 fly-in restaurants across the U.S. and Bahamas, predominantly casual American diners, which serve as unique destinations for aviators.
- These restaurants have demonstrated surprising resilience, successfully attracting both pilots and non-flying locals for the "airshow," and even benefited from increased private aviation during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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