Matt Herr Archives | FLYING Magazine

Financing Experimental and Homebuilt Aircraft

FLYING Finance gives buyers and builders a rundown for unusual financing needs.

Airhart Is Bringing the Future of the Cockpit to Oshkosh

At EAA AirVenture 2026, Airhart Aeronautics will showcase its context-aware avionics suite, a real customer aircraft, live podcast recordings, and hands-on simulator sessions.

Pilot using laptop in hangar [Credit: Shutterstock]

The True Cost of the First 100 Hours

FLYING Finance walks you through what new aircraft owners should actually budget.

How NFL Quarterback Joshua Dobbs Found Freedom at the Controls of a Cirrus

Dobbs spent a decade reading defenses in the NFL. Now he’s applying the same problem-solving discipline to Personal Aviation™.

Many piston pilots dream about upgrading to turboprops like the TBM. [Credit: Shutterstock]

When Does an Upgrade From Piston to Turboprop Make Sense?

FLYING Finance provides a cost-of-ownership breakdown.

Sunset at Sierra Charlie Aviation [Credit: Sierra Charlie Aviation]

How Sierra Charlie Aviation Is Removing Biggest Barrier to Becoming Pilot

SCA announces a new financing option through Sallie Mae.

Buyer inspecting aircraft [Credit: Shutterstock]

How to Read an Aircraft Listing Like a Pro

If you’re buying your first used airplane, FLYING Finance can help make sure you’re getting the right deal.

The Pecan Plantation [Photo: Patten Properties]

From Orchard to Airpark

Inside Pecan Plantation with Mike Murphy.

Business meeting on board aircraft [Credit: Shutterstock]

How to Avoid the Passive Loss Trap at Tax Time

Even smart aircraft owners sometimes get burned by the rules.

There are many different variable and fixed costs that you must consider before purchasing an aircraft. [Credit: Adobe Stock]

Top 5 Aviation Finance Myths Everyone Still Believes

FLYING Finance can help you avoid aircraft financing pitfalls.