Ray Andrews, my flight instructor, turned to me and asked, “So, you think you’re ready to solo in front of your friends?”
After my …
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This Incredible Pilot: Charles Carpenter
There are countless stories of heroics stemming from World War II. The “Greatest Generation” fought battles both in the Pacific …
Pro Tips: Traffic Pattern Manners and Etiquette
Etiquette is defined as a “customary code of polite behavior among members of a particular profession or group.”
Pilots understand …
Bargain Buys on AircraftForSale: 1957 Piper PA-22-150 Tri-Pacer
Today’s bargain blends classic 1950s style with genuine usability and major upgrades already completed. Pilots interested in an economical …
Bargain Buys on AircraftForSale: 1949 Piper PA-16 Clipper
Today’s Bargain Buy might be one of the most inexpensive and little-known ways to enjoy off-airport and …
The Fastest Piper Single Ever Is Revealed, the M700 Fury
What do you do to go one better than your best? In the turboprop world, it’s all about more …
DIY Tow Bar Upgrades
While nothing about aviation can really be called ‘cheap,’ there are a few projects you can do to extend the …
Piper Delivers First Pilot 100i to Skyborne
Piper Aircraft has announced the delivery of Skyborne Airline Academy’s first Pilot 100i, marking a milestone in the long …
Sustaining Our Fleet
Because of a happy combination of enthusiasm, economics, and encouragement, by far, the greatest number of aircraft in our current …
Piper Aircraft Announces New Parts Manufacturing at Oshkosh
Ron Gunnarson, Piper Aircraft vice president of sales and marketing, said his company has continued to grow in a “pull …