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 these flights are crucial for pilots to practice skills, stay current, and gain experience, rather than merely traveling for a meal.
- Fly-in restaurants, typically casual American diners, are found at approximately 5% of airports, with Purner's resources listing around 1,670 establishments across the U.S. and Bahamas.
- These on-airport eateries have proven surprisingly resilient, attracting both pilots and non-flying locals, and some even experienced increased business during the COVID-19 pandemic as private aviation was seen as a safer alternative to commercial travel.
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