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Bargain Buys on AircraftForSale: 2012 Cessna 162 Skycatcher

As general aviation pilots, we know that proper maintenance and care can extend the life of an airplane nearly indefinitely. We see example after example of nicely-restored classics that are maintained in better-than-new condition. Still, there’s something to be said for a truly modern airplane, with modern engineering and a young airframe when it comes […]

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What Are the 10 Hardest FAA Private Pilot Written Exam Questions?

Becoming a private pilot is a challenging process and a big accomplishment. Student pilots go through many hours of flight and ground training to become proficient in the required skills and knowledge to ultimately earn their private pilot certificate. One way student pilots demonstrate the subject matter expertise required to hold a private pilot license […]

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Bargain Buys on AircraftForSale: 1975 Cessna 150M

Sometimes, less is more. Among the wide selection of complex, high-performance aircraft with IFR-capable instrument panels available for sale, a simple, basic alternative can present certain advantages. This is certainly the case with this smart-looking 1975 Cessna 150M available for $48,000 on AircraftForSale.  Since its introduction in 1958, it has been a main staple of […]

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Watch for ‘Oshkosh Live’ During AirVenture

AA AirVenture is a bucket-list experience for pilots and aspiring aviators. This year, through an exciting partnership with Redbird Flight, FLYING is expanding its coverage of the largest airshow in the U.S. with a live daily broadcast from the airshow in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. If you plan to go to AirVenture this year, you can find […]

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Bargain Buys on AircraftForSale: 1946 Erco 415-C Ercoupe

The classic Ercoupe has a well-earned reputation for being among the cheapest aircraft to purchase and maintain. Unfortunately, many have been maintained by some of the cheapest owners, as well, and have become increasingly shabby over time. This 1946 C-model is the other extreme – an Ercoupe that has been enthusiastically maintained with an open […]

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EAA Events Added to ForeFlight

ForeFlight, arguably one of the world’s most popular flight planners with databases that thousands of pilots have used since its inception in 2007, has something new up its sleeve. And it must be a pretty long sleeve as EAA annual events totaling well over 14,000 have now been added to the Foreflight database. In adding […]

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Bargain Buys on AircraftForSale: 1947 Beechcraft 35 Bonanza

Most classic aircraft under $100,000 have needs. Whether the panel is antiquated with barely functional radios, the engine approaching the recommended time before overhaul (TBO), or the paint and interior ragged, there are almost always several items on the “to-do” list. But this classic 1947 Beechcraft Bonanza bucks the trend by providing award-winning aesthetics and […]

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Risk Mitigation Through Defensive Flying

Many training programs for on-the-road vehicles focus on defensive driving techniques as a safety strategy. They include key points, such as avoiding distractions, trying to predict risks ahead, not assuming others will do what you would in a particular situation, being aware of other vehicles, signaling, and being careful at intersections just in case the […]

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