The USA is arguably the best place in the world to be a pilot. Here's why...

1) No Air Traffic Control Fees

There are no ATC user-fees for flights in the United States. That makes everything from ticket prices to flight training a whole lot cheaper. In many countries, you'll find yourself paying steep fees for the use of ATC facilities.

2) 5,000+ Public Airports (And 14,000+ Private Ones!)

We have over 5,000 active public airports in the USA. That's an incredible number of places you can fly and makes GA both convenient and flexible. It also keeps prices low for owners and operators with multiple FBO, hangar, and landing options.

3) Flight Schools Are Nearly Everywhere

Almost every major town and city has a flight school. If you want to learn to fly, chances are you don't have to go far from where you live.

4) You Don't Always Need To File A Flight Plan

We can fly VFR! While that may not seem like a huge revelation, in many countries you need a permit or flight plan for each flight. Many require you to operate under IFR.

5) 220,000+ Registered Civil Aircraft

We have a lot of civilian aircraft in the USA, and over 167,000 of them are fixed-wing general aviation aircraft. That's a huge number: about 2.5 aircraft for every 10 certified pilots in the USA.

6) 5.3 Million Square Miles Of Domestic Airspace

With over 5.3 million square miles of domestic airspace, the vast majority unrestricted, you can fly nearly anywhere in the country.

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