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Ownership
For those who own planes and those who are looking to buy one, our handy guides to what to buy, how much to pay, how to take care of it, and more.
What’s Happening With Aircraft Insurance?
Insurance, like a fire extinguisher or home alarm system, is one of those things you purchase with the hope that …
Adding Aux Fuel Tanks To Your Airplane
We’ve all been in that place where more fuel would have meant a faster and better trip. With many …
Tradeoffs Of Experimental Amateur-Built Aircraft
Before you buy or build a homebuilt aircraft, it’s critical that you know the sometimes dramatic but sometimes subtle …
The Homebuilt Aircraft Advantages And Other Considerations
Experimental amateur-built aircraft offer a lot to both builders and buyers. But you need to understand what tradeoffs the …
A Pilot Takes An Engine Course
Ever wonder if you really know enough about your engine? Our guy did, too. He didn’t hit YouTube. He …
Helping Your Airplane Shelter in Place
Whether you’re affected by a shelter-in-place order, or as in some countries where pleasure flight is prohibited …
Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI) Approval Is Not Enough
So your plane is equipped for flight into “known-icing”— no need to worry, right? Think again!
When we endeavor …
Flying Broken Airplanes: The Substantial Risks Of Deferring Maintenance
Ideally, everything that’s part of our plane is supposed to be working before we go flying. Planes are designed …
Why Deferred Maintenance Could Cost You Big Bucks
As an aviation community, we make a lot of noise about getting a good pre-buy inspection and thoroughly reviewing …
4 Ways To Avoid A Nightmare Annual
It’s probably not all that often that an airplane owner brings their plane in for an annual inspection and …
