Plane & Pilot Magazine

May 2005

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2005 Liberty XL2
Buying Your First Plane
It’s an issue practically all of us must address at one time or another. Virtually every pilot—student, private, commercial or ATP—dreams of owning an airplane.
by Douglas Colby
Cherokee 6
This Oshkosh winner is one of the all-time great flying SUVs!
by Scott Perdue
Piper Cherokee Six 300
by Staff
The New & Improved Liberty XL2
The composite and aluminum two-seater has already come further than most. Now it’s pulling into the fast lane!
by Scott Perdue

Don't Be Dense About Density Altitude
As the warm weather arrives, your airplane’s performance can really suffer
by David Ison

10+ Most Useful Cockpit Gadgets
A buyer’s guide to the latest must-have gear for aviators
by Katherine Diaz

A Needle In A Haystack
Current ELT systems can make life difficult for search and rescue
by Peter Katz
First Flight
Alleviating a non-pilot’s fears of little airplanes
by Bill Cox
Young Geniuses
When do you get too old to be a prodigy?
by Budd Davisson