Bede BD-5J jet. Jim Bede’s sizzling cool micro jet has been featured in popular culture since its inception in the 1970s. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
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.
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 …
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 …
Rebuilding A Strut
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Can You Afford NOT To Install A New Autopilot In Your Used Plane?
When we compiled this article not too long ago, there were already some great aftermarket autopilots out there, and that …
Replacing Your Battery Cables
You know the sound. You get in your vehicle, put the key in the ignition, turn the key, and hear …
