Pilots who own or operate an aircraft under Part 91 of the FARs are allowed to perform various preventive maintenance tasks. For the pilot comfortable …
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Bargain Buys on AircraftForSale: 1954 Cessna 170B
Today’s bargain blends the fun of a taildragger with vintage style and ease of ownership. With four seats, ample …
Bid What You Want
A few recent articles within the frequent-flyer blogosphere have bemoaned that airlines cannot convince enough of their first officers …
Bargain Buys on AircraftForSale: 2003 Zenith CH 2000 Alarus
Today’s bargain offers a rare combination—a relatively low price and a relatively new airframe. Derived from the homebuilt …
New Honeywell Technology Means Safer Approaches
“Can you accept the visual?” It is not uncommon for air traffic control to pose this question to pilots on …
85 Years of GA to be Celebrated with ‘Parade of Airplanes’ over Washington
The history of general aviation will be on public display overhead in Washington, D.C., on May 11 as the …
Bargain Buys on AircraftForSale: 1979 Beechcraft 77 Skipper
Today’s bargain provides ample space for two, great visibility, and legendary Beechcraft quality at an operating cost similar to …
Gear Down Before You Go Down
Forty years ago, most new pilots aspired to eventually own a retractable gear airplane. Accordingly, aircraft manufacturers built a plethora …
New Editorial Director Hired for FLYING
Firecrown announced Tuesday that, effective Monday, April 22, Randy Bolinger joins the team as editorial director of FLYING, where …
Bargain Buys on AircraftForSale: 1947 Luscombe 8E
Today’s bargain will provide its new owner with a unique escape into the golden age of aviation. Built in …
Flying Precise When It Isn’t Nice
It was with some frustration that I observed my learner Ed attempting to hold a level altitude in a steep …