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Article: The Way Of Active Winglets

Fortunately, airplanes don't deal much in real mousetraps, but every once in a while, someone comes along and invents a better one.

Also labeled: Features, Gadgets, Modifications, Pilot Safety, Safety

Article: Double Down

I first fell in love with the Cessna 340 when my dad and I stopped at Harris Ranch for a steak salad on our way home from the Bay Area one day. (function(){ var flashvars = {affiliateSiteId:"85996",...

Also labeled: Aircraft, Aircraft Ownership, Features, Ownership, Pilot Skills, Turbine Twins

Article: Getting A Lot For A Little

As much as we'd all like to purchase a newer, bigger or faster airplane, the reality for most of us in these economic doldrums is that we can't. ...

Also labeled: Bargains, Best Buys, Budget Flying, Engine Modifications, Modifications

Article: It’s The Little Things: Refurbishing On A Dime

With recent news of declining new-aircraft sales, it's pretty clear that we may be in it for the long haul when it comes to a full economic recovery. ...

Also labeled: Aircraft, Aircraft Maintenance, Aircraft Ownership, Aviation Resources, Buyer's Guide, Gear, Maintenance, Modifications, Pilot Gear, Pilot Resources, Pilot Supplies, Staying Current

Article: Easy Ownership: The Great LSA

Herewith, the Essential Question: What's great about owning and flying an LSA?

Also labeled: Aircraft, Aircraft Bargains, Aircraft Ownership, Aviation News, Best Buys, Budget Flying, Buyer's Guide, Buying A Plane, Features, Fractional Ownership, LSAs, New Aircraft, New Airplanes, Ownership, Pilot Supplies, Shared Ownership

Article: A New Lease On Flying

He hasn’t been out of GA for very long, but as far as the developments he’s missed, nothing comes close to the strides made in avionics over the last few years.

Also labeled: Aircraft Ownership, Avionics, Buyer's Guide, Features, Gadgets, Learning Center, New Products, Pilot Supplies

Article: FADEC Comes Of Age

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.

Also labeled: Aircraft Maintenance, Learning Center, Modifications, Aircraft Engines, Engines

Article: Upgrade Your Plane! Part III

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...

Also labeled: Aircraft Maintenance, Learn To Fly, Modifications, People and Places

Article: Upgrade Your Plane! Part II

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 fin...

Also labeled: Aircraft Maintenance, Learn To Fly, Maintenance, Modifications, People and Places

Article: Upgrade Your Plane! Part I

From time to time, Plane & Pilot embarks on a proverbial aircraft-upgrade project and chronicles the progress for the enjoyment and edification of readers.

Also labeled: Aircraft Maintenance, Learn To Fly, Maintenance, Modifications, People and Places