Mac's Air Service Has Come a Long way

Old friend now boasts a sweet all-purpose flight operation in Ohio.

Martha Lunken

Wednesday, December 25, 2024 at 02:00 PM ET

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Edited By: tccjeremy

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The article contrasts expensive, sterile large flight schools, which can cost over $100,000 and carry financial risks, with more affordable and community-focused training options at smaller airfields (around $6,000-$7,000 for a private pilot certificate).
It highlights Troy MacVey's Mac's Seaplane Service in Oxford, Ohio, as an example of a unique operation offering specialized and cost-effective training, including taildragger and seaplane ratings, with a diverse fleet of aircraft.
MacVey, an experienced pilot, A&P mechanic, and designated examiner (DPE), has cultivated a nostalgic, old-fashioned FBO environment at Miami University Airport, fostering a strong sense of community and camaraderie.

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Not often, but occasionally as I get older, I climb out of bed to see a clear blue sky and think, “Damn, I’ve had enough of this flying stuff. I need a day of low ceilings and rainstorms.”

That happened yesterday, but I was planning to fly the 180 to Miami University Airport (KOXD) in Oxford, Ohio, for a look at my friend Troy MacVey’s newest operation at Mac’s Seaplane Service and maybe take advantage of the lowest price in avgas in the area.