What would you do with a successful two-seat, kit-built airplane? Some folks would be happy to just bask in the glory of it …
May 2005
Cherokee 6
Folks who live in Seattle, Wash., tell strangers about how bad the weather is; it’s a mantra for them …
First Flight
As one who is sometimes asked to speak before pilot groups, I was struck by a column written by fellow …
A Needle In A Haystack
Sometime in 2009, the COSPAS-SARSAT satellite system will no longer be receiving distress signals on today’s common distress …
Young Geniuses
The other night, at the urging of a friend, Marlene and I did something we rarely do: We went to …
Buying Your First Plane
In most cases, the first question a pilot must answer is the obvious one: How much money are you willing …
10+ Most Useful Cockpit Gadgets
Almost every pilot searches for the right tools to make any flight a safe and enjoyable one. Whether it’s …
Don’t Be Dense About Density Altitude
It can prevent you from taking off from the same runway you did the day before. It will sap power …
Piper Cherokee Six 300
Piper Cherokee Six 300 Base price: $73,000 Engine make/model:Lycoming IOI-540 K145Horsepower@rpm: 300@2700 Horsepower for …
2005 Liberty XL2
2005 Liberty XL2 Base/used Price: $139,500 Engine make/model:Teledyne Continental IOF 240-BHorsepower: 125 Horsepower for takeoff …