If Alaska Is Still on Your Bucket List, Why Not This Summer?
For many pilots, flying to Alaska occupies a special place on the aviation bucket list. It’s...
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Author: Cessna Owner Organization
McFarlane Alaska Expands Backcountry Portfolio with Acquisition of T3 Tailwheel Product Line
McFarlane Alaska is proud to announce the acquisition of the T3 Tailwheel product line, bringing the trusted brand into the McFarlane Alaska portfolio.
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Pass the Vision Portion of Your Medical
CRISP. SHARP. CLEAR. – CLAROXAN ADVANCED A big part of being able to pass your medical is...
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Fly Your Own Aircraft to Alaska Without Doing It Alone
Northern Adventures turns a bucket-list dream into a guided aviation odyssey. A fully guided Alaska adventures that combine aviation, sightseeing, premium lodging, wildlife excursions, and carefully coordinated logistics into one unforgettable experience.
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Cessna Owner June 2026
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FAA Bulletin Highlights Safety Concerns with Aircraft Restraint Systems
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin...
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Cessna Owner May 2026
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Our “Cowboy Star”
Follow the restoration and upgrade of a 1979 Cessna 172, including avionics upgrades, interior refurbishment, and performance enhancements.
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Reliability Centered Maintenance: What It Is and What It Isn’t in General Aviation
A simple overview of RCM (reliability centered maintenance). What it is, and in particular, what it is not.
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FAA Approves New Turbocharger Clamp, Offering Relief for Aircraft Owners
Hartzell Engine Tech recently received FAA Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) for its patent-pending AeroForce V-Band Clamp,
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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.”
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As the Beacon Turns
When an accident report hits the wires, most people see a headline. Mechanics see something different. Reflections on the MD-11 Accident.
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Unlocking Engine Insights 101
These devices aren’t about flashy gizmos; they’re about making engine health visible, catching problems early, and giving you real-world data that pays off in safety, reliability, and lower costs.
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Cessna Owner March 2026
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FAA Releases Draft Plan for Transition to Unleaded Aviation Fuel
The FAA has released a draft plan outlining its approach to transitioning piston aircraft from 100LL to unleaded aviation fuel and is inviting pilots, aircraft owners, and industry stakeholders to provide feedback.
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FAA Awards Radar Contracts, Launching Long-Awaited System Replacement
The U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration have awarded contracts to begin replacing the nation’s aging ground-based radar system
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Cessna Owner February 2026
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Invasive Maintenance Procedures
“Routine” is a basic safety building block for all of the complex operations we do every day. Stay smart, stay safe—routinely!
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Protect Your Propeller: Simple Planning and Maintenance Can Postpone Prop Replacement
Have you looked at your propeller lately? I mean, have you really examined it and run your fingers along the leading edge during your preflight to detect any nicks or dings?
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Reflections on a Cessna 172B
Cessna 172s are common enough. But when Conner Vital’s 1961 Cessna 172B glides onto the runway, it makes a big splash. It’s nicknamed “Reflections”
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