REFLECTOR:State taxes on aircraft?

[Dave Black]

Carl,

> There is no property tax if your plane is registered-based at Manassas 
> (HEF). Other cities and counties in VA have property tax. It costs $5 
> per year to register in Virginia.

Yes. Pretty amazing in a state where personal property taxes can eat aircraft
owners alive. Obviously Manassas realizes that by virtually eliminating the
personal property tax on aircraft they attract a LOT of big stuff to the area.
And that means big money to add to the local tax base. 

Dave