Latest from Plane + Pilot
![[Credit: Lightspeed Aviation]](https://planeandpilotmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ADKq_NYBimobY1ur1_KOrYYSxprZ3rblhjLzPpSsLstV8x4GyJiAbDR834cNZiVCnvJ0d94izIcIBzQQe2XEqPZircuplv4dqVzFTgIDTGHvTNyhdUjfKazgGtlTofskthrE_15P1S2vYV7659J8gOSOzeekaQjHmFYGHgs0-d-e1-ft.jpg?w=780&h=470&crop=1)
Opinion
Before You Pay a Flight School Up Front, Think Twice
Recent arrests of two former owners are a sobering reminder that when it comes to paying for training, protecting your money matters.
Read More »
![[Credit: Florida Air Museum]](https://planeandpilotmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/unnamed-10.jpg?w=220&h=150&crop=1)
![Nick Pontecorvo is a seaplane operator flying a Cessna 172. [Credit: Jon Whittle]](https://planeandpilotmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/DSC03796.jpg?w=220&h=150&crop=1)
Dream Destination
A Pilot’s Guide to the Florida Keys
![One of three J-3 Cubs being raffled off by the Jim Richmond Backcountry Aviation Foundation on display at Oshkosh. [Credit: Meg Godlewski]](https://planeandpilotmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IMG_5231-1-1.jpg?w=220&h=150&crop=1)
![[Credit: Cirrus]](https://planeandpilotmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ADKq_NbfKDmYZoM59ZL1MRPUm1DaNgxS8cKOEjoPPqYKBByt31jvOeK9hFBOdLtvn6igJGznIJOc9Or3yBVI3kG3YgvZ3KTDl_ldGUcd-Z6LA5FERmv3Ya2JJctp_3XweGooODK8v6LIOipMQeGNbTt2gTkEJahG-FHT2A0s0-d-e1-ft.jpg?w=220&h=150&crop=1)
![Nokia Dome Airstrip [Credit: Craig Gustafson/RAF]](https://planeandpilotmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/NokaiDomebyCraigGustafson_283_29-1920w.jpg?w=220&h=150&crop=1)
![As a world-famous aerobatic champion and performer, Wagstaff offers pilots a first-class experience and learning opportunity through upset recovery training. [Credit: Bobby Regan]](https://planeandpilotmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG_2832.jpg?w=220&h=150&crop=1)
Pilot Profile
Aerobatic Flight Lessons With Patty Wagstaff
![[Credit: The Delports]](https://planeandpilotmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/4f1725d1-7fac-4e50-9299-3a6c340e4214.jpg?w=780&h=470&crop=1)
![2019 Cirrus SR20 G6 [Credit: Jack Fleetwood]](https://planeandpilotmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/1JF_2277.jpg?w=780&h=470&crop=1)
Cool Stuff
Gear
Student Pilot Gear Checklist
Learn about the crucial equipment every student pilot needs to enhance communication, learning, and confidence in the cockpit.
Read More »
Product Articles
Top 5 Best Drones Under $5,000 for Professionals
Product Articles
10 Must-Read Books for Aviation History Fans
Proficiency
Ownership
![[Credit: Adobe Stock]](https://planeandpilotmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/AdobeStock_555452189.jpg?w=780&h=470&crop=1)
Ownership
Taildragger Requires Extra Endorsement, So Does It Come With Extra Rate on My Loan?
Here is how to break down the financial aspects to owning a taildragger.
Read More »
General Aviation Aircraft Maintenance
Listen Up
Opinion
![McLeod rents a Cessna 172 to keep her skills sharp. [Credit: Cayla McLeod]](https://planeandpilotmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG_3810.jpg?w=780&h=470&crop=1)
Opinion
Navigating Aviation: A Pilot’s Journey
Every aviator’s GA pursuit is different, so embrace the changes along the way for fun and proficiency.
Read More »
Pilot Proficiency
