Yet Another Charge Inbound for Owners of 'Luxurious' $80,000 Aircraft

While outside the hobby and industry of general aviation terms like "private plane" carry a significant level of high-end, wealthy cachet, the truth is sadly often far from the height of sophistication. In reality, as many pilots know, personal aircraft are closer in spirit to maintaining vintage, but well-worn automobiles that wouldn't feel at home on an auction block. Canada's Luxury Tax, as written, levies a special charge for those eminently upscale and exclusive vehicles that lie outside the range of average workaday folk.

Group Sends Off Industry Acquaintance with Thanks

The EAA thanked outgoing FAA administrator Steve Dickson for his service to the aeronautical industry, looking back on the relationship the former pilot made to the sport and experimental aviation industries. “We thank Administrator Dickson for his service and dedication to the FAA as well as his attention to general aviation issues that affect a large percentage of our nation’s aviation community. We look forward to continuing our fruitful working relationship with the agency, its leadership, and its many hard-working professionals," reads the EAA statement. They recalled the interest he showed for their niche segment of aviation, recalling a time when he came to discuss issues su