Blackhawk Aerospace announced this week that it had sold its majority interest to New State Aviation Holdings and will join an impressive and growing lineup …
Modifications
Sometimes we have to fix our planes and sometimes we get to fix them up. Some great ways to get more performance, safety and reliability out of your plane.
How to Detail Your Plane
Getting that sparkle back on your plane is the goal. Here’s how you get there …
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 …
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 …
Rebuilding A Strut
Sign up for our newsletter, full of tips, reviews and much more! When I bought my 1970 Piper Cherokee …
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 …
Custom Wiring Harnesses For Homebuilts
For those of you who have actually finished an amateur-built plane, you get the old saying that the last …
Updating The Seatbelts In A Used Skylane
The 1964 Cessna 182G was a beautiful airplane, with great paint and a solid airframe. Its interior was passable, though …
The New Economics Of Flying
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote my first check to my finance company for my not-so-new …
