It has always been said that aviation is a great place to spend money, but a terrible place to try to make a living. Many companies such as fixed base operators, avionics shops and general aviation businesses often complain about over regulation from the Federal Aviation Administration and lack of cash flow. But there are aviation businesses you can get into if you love airplanes, which will not cost too much to start.

In fact when I was only twelve years old I started my first business, well my first real business washing airplanes out at the local airport. You see my dad was a pilot and I wanted to be a pilot too and liked most young boys I loved airplanes. An aircraft washing and cleaning business can be a lucrative small business to start.

It is relatively simple and you can charge be a lot more to detail an airplane than a car. Plus, there is not the amount of competition that there is in auto detailing in the aircraft business of cleaning planes. Imagine yourself detailing a Learjet or a new Gulfstream jet?

To start an aircraft washing service you'll need to go down to the local airport and get an activities permit and a background check, which you will have to pay for. You will also have to learn the rules to collect the wastewater from the washing of the aircraft and acquire the proper equipment to help you clean the planes.

But you might be surprised how simple it is to start an aircraft cleaning service of your own. There are many places all over the Internet with an abundance of information to help you learn more about this industry. Consider this 2006.