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 …
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.
Replacing Your Battery Cables
You know the sound. You get in your vehicle, put the key in the ignition, turn the key, and hear …
The Future Of Electrics: Plane & Pilot Readers’ Views
Want to learn more about electric aircraft? Read our article about the Hamilton aEro …
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 …
Owner-Assisted Annuals
Two words that will strike fear into any general aviation aircraft owner are “annual inspection.” Face it, most of us …
The New Economics Of Flying
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote my first check to my finance company for my not-so-new …
Blackhawk Delivers For Cessna Caravan
There’s something cool, in a complex way, about sitting in a Cessna Caravan. It’s big and really high …
Plane Speed: How Fast Do You Need To Fly?
Go ahead, admit it. When you read all of those pilot reports, you skim them, looking for the cruise speed …
Tomorrow’s Wings
If you’ve been around aviation for any length of time, you know a few stories about so-called revolutionary …
