General Aviation Aircraft
Explore the world of general aviation aircraft with our reviews. Written from a pilot's perspective, these reviews provide fantastic insight into what these general aviation planes are really like.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010 FADEC Comes Of AgeSimplifying engine management with Teledyne Continental Face it. Computers are taking over the world. Like it or not, more and more of those functions we used to perform manually are being accomplished faster and more efficiently with electronic assistance. |
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 Bear 360: Living The Warbird Dream!A sexy new airplane reminiscent of the WWII Bearcat Designed for aspiring warbird pilots who lack the funds for a P-51 Mustang, the Bear 360 has a price tag roughly equivalent to that of a new Cessna 172. |
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 Upgrade Your Plane! Part IIIFirewall forward—life after TBO When purchasing an aircraft, the selection criteria usually relate to mission capabilities such as seating capacity, speed, range, weather capabilities, etc. Consequently, the first engine-related decision that most aircraft owners make comes at TBO (time between overhauls). |
Tuesday, December 15, 2009 Upgrade Your Plane! Part IIA new panel While having a modern, state-of-the-art panel may be a dream, this is no dream article. Given today’s economy, we’re taking a practical look at the best real-world solutions for getting maximum functionality without having to sell a kidney for financing. |
Tuesday, December 15, 2009 The Single-Engine Jet From Diamond I want one. And if you’re thinking about stepping up to your first jet in the next few years, you will, too, once you fly it. |
Tuesday, December 1, 2009 Cessna 162 Skycatcher: It’s Here!Cessna's successor to the 152, the Skycatcher, is poised to shine in the trainer market The proliferation of LSA since the FAA announced the first approval at Sun ’n Fun 2005 has been little short of amazing. |
Tuesday, December 1, 2009 Buying & Selling Strategies For 2010This may be the ideal time to get a new or used airplane Today’s GA marketplace is best described as difficult but not impossible. |
Monday, November 2, 2009 Upgrade Your Plane! Part IPart I: A new exterior From time to time, Plane & Pilot embarks on a proverbial aircraft-upgrade project and chronicles the progress for the enjoyment and edification of readers. |
Monday, November 2, 2009 Breezer II: The Girl Next DoorFamiliar and lovely, easy to be with and great to fly Flying an unfamiliar LSA is a bit like a first date. Your friends have talked her up. She has a pretty smile, but will you get along? Does she Tweet or use Facebook, keep an old-fashioned diary, or both? |
Tuesday, October 20, 2009 New Light Twin From ItalyTecnam introduces a twin-Rotax-powered four-seater in the tradition of the Partenavia P68C Naples, Italy, April 18, 1986: Today, I’m first in line for takeoff from Naples toward our initial destination of Nice, France. It has taken all morning to assure that the paperwork is up to Italian standards, but we’re finally ready, or so I hope. |
