Maintenance
Fix Your Plane Yourself
8 Steps for Springtime Prep
Many of us succumb to the ice, snow, and cold temperatures of winter, letting the airplane sit for a few months.
Upgrade & Refurbish
Expert Tips to Do It Right
T182 Transformation
As a previous owner of three planes — a Piper Turbo Arrow III (N6399C), a Piper Dakota (N8163E), and a Cessna 310Q (N69797) — I’ve enjoyed buying, restoring, and upgrading these aircraft, only to sell them as offers came unsolicited. As my father used to say, “If the price is right, sell.”
Avionics
Exclusive Advice for Your Panel
Twin Talk
My own experience as an avionics consultant is based on the pilots who contact me seeking advice on their next avionics upgrade.
- Become a Better Pilot
- Cessna Service Bulletins
- Aviation Insurance & Financing
Breaking the Chain: Avoiding a Potential Crisis
Studies showed that the majority of accidents were the result of a smaller chain of events that eventually culminated in disaster.
Continental Issues Mandatory Service Bulletin for Potential Crankshaft Counterweight Assembly Error
On Feb. 17, Continental released Mandatory Service Bulleting MSB23-01A regarding a possible error...
Aircraft Financing
Single-engine prices have been increasing since 2017. The prices for average light, single-engine aircraft have gone up almost 75-80 percent.
