Dale Smith

Premier Turbo Dakota

When Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based Premier Aircraft Sales introduced its Premier Edition Piper Dakota in late 2017, the company was understandably curious to see how the … Read More

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By Dale Smith

Models

Every Revolution Needs A Leader

It's not like there aren't already options on the market for Cessna 172 owner/operators who want all the Skyhawk's pilot-friendly familiarity with the added benefit of a fuel/money-saving diesel power plant.

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By Dale Smith

Proficiency

Airline Transport Professionals

As it prepares to celebrate its 28th anniversary, ATP has grown into one of the largest and most highly respected …

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Instruments

Bright Idea!

Every pilot knows “Hoover’s Law”: It’s not a question of if your vacuum system will fail, but when …

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Modifications

Straight Talk From Thielert Aircraft Engines

The diesels are coming…the diesels are coming—to general aviation, that is. And the company that’s leading the …

By Dale Smith

Modifications

Straight Talk From Superior Air Parts

Superior Air Parts, Inc. (www.superiorairparts.com), knows the value of getting the “little things” right because that’s what …

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New vs. Used

There’s no denying the fact that all pilots love airplanes and, if given the chance, they would all buy …

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Buy Your 1st Bird

“I’ve sold airplanes to student pilots with two or three hours in their logbooks,” says Jim Sherman, regional manager …

By Dale Smith

Maintenance

Secrets For Buying Undervalued Aircraft

Whether the stories are real or just urban legends, sooner or later, every hangar-talk session turns to a tale …

By Dale Smith

Piper

Getting Better All The Time

When New Piper first took the wraps off its Meridian, they set some rather lofty performance goals for their first single-engine turboprop. They needed to. Their target buyer was someone who would be moving up from either a high-end piston single or twin. They also wanted the Meridian’s performance and capabilities to attract owners who were already flying older turboprops, like King Airs and Cheyennes, but who may be in the mood for a new airplane that gave them the performance they were used to, while cutting their fuel and engine-maintenance bills virtually in half.

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By Dale Smith, Photography by Paul Brou

Dale Smith

Premier Turbo Dakota

Every Revolution Needs A Leader

Airline Transport Professionals

Bright Idea!

Straight Talk From Thielert Aircraft Engines

Straight Talk From Superior Air Parts

New vs. Used

Buy Your 1st Bird

Secrets For Buying Undervalued Aircraft

Getting Better All The Time

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