What Makes Airplane Tires So Special?
Airplane tires are a breed unto themselves. A tire on your car has it easy compared to one on an …
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.
How Old is Too Old?
In just the last few years, a series of T-34s, the military equivalent of a Bonanza, have suffered wing …
Straight Talk From Thielert Aircraft Engines
The diesels are comingâ¦the diesels are comingâto general aviation, that is. And the company that’s leading the …
Straight Talk From Superior Air Parts
Superior Air Parts, Inc. (www.superiorairparts.com), knows the value of getting the âlittle thingsâ right because that’s what …
Straight Talk From Lycoming
In a long-awaited move, Lycoming general manager Ian Walsh said that his company will be introducing a new diesel …
Money-Saving Maintenance
Those pilots who have ever found themselves paying huge chunks of money on maintenance bills know that they can get …
Just Tires?
When we were student pilots, we were told to check the tires for condition and inflation before each takeoff. But …
Secrets For Buying Undervalued Aircraft
Whether the stories are real or just urban legends, sooner or later, every hangar-talk session turns to a tale …
An Advanced Course In Engine Management
Today, bookstores have shelves of self-help and how-to books targeted at people just like me. You know, books …
Our 10 Favorite Cirrus SR22S
It’s fair to say that Cirrus changed general aviation in a way that hasn’t been seen since the …
