Flying With Speed Brakes
I was flying with a buddy in my Mooney, returning from a Saturday hamburger flight. We’d come home from …
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.
Project 182, Part I
Here at Plane & Pilot, we seem to enjoy lavishing full rebuilds on old Skylanes. Back in the late ’70s, I …
Partnership Aircraft
Would an aircraft partnership save you money or allow you to fly a bigger and better airplane for less than …
No Worries With iFly
I was introduced to a new kind of flying at an open house in Long Beach, Calif. Erik Lindbergh, grandson …
$500 Per Month?
I’ve always believed that everyone can own an airplane. Indeed, I’ve noticed that many of the people who …
Buying Your First New Airplane
A brand-spanking-new airplane. There are few thrills and accomplishments as satisfying and special as buying a factory-new …
I Need A Price Check On Runway 6, Please
On February 5, 2007, President Bush released his 2008 fiscal year budget. Fears of how the budget would affect aviation …
Accelerating A Mooney
Okay, I admit it. I was a hot-rodder as a kid. Shortly after I was old enough to drive …
TKS Ice Protection
Publishing an aviation magazine can be a lot of fun, especially when the assignment is to refurbish an airplane like …
How To Keep Older Aircraft Flying
It’s a sad state of affairs when it’s far easier for older pilots to have new knees installed …
