Ownership
Explore Plane & Pilot Magazine’s Ownership section for expert insights on aircraft ownership, including maintenance tips, insurance guidance, financing options, and modification advice. Whether you’re a seasoned owner or considering your first purchase, our articles provide valuable information to help you navigate the responsibilities and rewards of owning an aircraft.
How Old is Too Old?
A number of recent airworthiness directives for the general aviation fleet seem to be directly related to the aircraft’s age and flight time. So when is it safe to fly an aging plane?
Straight Talk From Thielert Aircraft Engines
Its new diesel aircraft powerplants are bringing Jet A to GA
Straight Talk From Superior Air Parts
The industry’s largest producer of aftermarket cylinders and parts sets its sights on the certified engine business
Straight Talk From Lycoming
The largest piston-engine maker to introduce diesel & other designs
Money-Saving Maintenance
A forum of experienced A&P mechanics and IAs pass along tips to preserve the value and airworthiness of airplanes in the most cost-effective way
An Advanced Course In Engine Management
When you have to pay for fuel, repairs and overhauls, you’ll want to treat your powerplant to the values of science, not hearsay
Secrets For Buying Undervalued Aircraft
Whether you equate it to the search for the Holy Grail or a textbook example of caveat emptor, with a little perseverance and luck, you can still find a great deal on the airplane of your dreams’if you know where to look
Our 10 Favorite Cirrus SR22S
Airplanes that stand out from the crowd and make us take notice
