Flying Finance

08/08/2026

FLYING's CFO gives his take on paying cash, traditional aircraft financing, and why real estate investors and entrepreneurs might take a third path.

07/16/2026

Hey Flying Magazine, look who was around first!

We can now tell everyone at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 that we are the older brother! 🤣

07/15/2026

It is not every day that the industry is revolutionized by state of the art technology like what Airhart Aeronautics is doing in general aviation. Join us at their booth (439) at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 with Flying Magazine.

07/14/2026

We are gearing up for another fantastic week at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. Find us at booth 2004 in hangar B, and out across the flightline. Will you be there?

07/04/2026

🇺🇸 Happy 4th of July! Wishing everyone a safe, fun, and joyful Independence Day as we celebrate 250 years of the United States. 🎆✨

05/29/2026

You manage the chaos of the flight line, unpredictable weather, and the daily grind of shaping tomorrow's pilots. But is your funding pipeline built to scale? 🛩️💼

Most flight school operators rely heavily on the GI Bill for career-track students. But thanks to recent federal expansions, standalone flight schools can now accept 529 Plan funds, a massive $595 billion market.

The best part? Because 529 students count as civilian "self-pay," bringing them onto your flight line actually dilutes your VA ratio, helping you beat the dreaded 85/15 Rule so you can train even more veterans.

We’ve put together the ultimate step-by-step guide on how to get your school qualified to accept 529 capital, the software you need to track it, and the financing strategies to expand your fleet for the incoming volume.

Read the full guide and learn how to unlock the skies for your business:
👉 https://flyingfinance.com/flight-school-529-guide/

Discover how flight schools can unlock $595B in 529 plan funds, navigate GI Bill compliance, and beat the 85/15 rule.

05/23/2026

Check out this Cirrus SR22T that is heading to a new owner! We are glad to have helped with your journey. If you're looking for your next aircraft, we can help with financing! Visit FlyingFinance.com to start your application.

05/21/2026

🤩 Check out this Piper Arrow that is heading to a new owner! If you're looking for your next aircraft, we can help with financing! Visit FlyingFinance.com to start your application.

05/17/2026

Check out this Cirrus SR22 that is heading to a new owner! We are glad to have helped with your journey. If you're looking for your next aircraft, we can help with financing! Visit FlyingFinance.com to start your application.

05/16/2026

We just had this conversation yesterday at the US Aircraft Expo in Nashville.

FLYING Finance walks you through what new aircraft owners should actually budget for the first 100 hours.