Successful IFR flying starts long before takeoff. Discover seven pre-flight habits that can help pilots anticipate challenges, reduce workload, and stay ahead of the airplane when flying in challenging conditions.
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BetterPlane creates a searchable copy of my logs, and I can share it while the logbooks stay in my safe. You can see how it works at betterplane.com/cessnaowner.
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Modern avionics upgrades promise enormous gains in safety, capability, and workload reduction. Yet many aircraft owners discover that the installation process itself can become the most frustrating part of the upgrade. Even relatively straightforward projects, including ADS-B installations, navigator replacements, autopilot retrofits, or EFIS conversions, often require repeated return trips to the shop to correct wiring errors, configuration problems, or integration issues.
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GA owner Grant Brown walks through his annual policy renewal with Alon Admi, Aviation Insurance Manager at Skywatch, and shares the questions every aircraft owner should ask.
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We’ve all gotten used to bringing more electronics into the cockpit. Tablets, backup phones, power banks, portable Wi-Fi units, it adds up quickly. But with that convenience comes a risk that many general aviation pilots may be underestimating.
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A backup earns trust when you already know it. Mount it where you can see and reach it, check its charge before departure, and use it on routine flights. Watching a climb develop or a turn settle connects what the airplane is doing with what the instrument shows. The device you enjoy using is the one that will run when it matters.
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Fall is one of the best times of year to look closely at the airplane before winter makes small problems bigger.
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Behind every successful avionics upgrade is a complex network of wiring, connectors, and careful planning. Learn how aging wiring, installation challenges, and overlooked details can lead to costly setbacks—and what aircraft owners can do to keep their projects on track.
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A primer on EASA Maintenance, Carl Ziegler asks pilots to question maintenance on exactly what was done on your plane instead of relying on the documentation on the work order.
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A financial comparison is not the only element to consider, the calendar time since overhaul is also a factor.
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The annual’s done and the logbooks are back, maybe with an invoice and a parts tag. What should you have now, and which records are yours to keep up? Lose an AD record, and rebuilding it can sometimes mean doing the AD again.
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Planned downtime can create an opportunity to coordinate maintenance and upcoming work while the aircraft is already in the shop.
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Why the control yoke deserves consideration when upgrading avionics, autopilot controls, and cockpit ergonomics in legacy Cessna and Piper aircraft
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In this practical session, Electroair will look at what owners and mechanics may encounter after electronic ignition is installed, why an unexpected symptom does not necessarily mean the electronic ignition caused it, and how to begin distinguishing an ignition issue from an existing condition that has become more apparent.
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You found when the muffler was replaced. But the same entry mentions another inspection. Now you’ve got something else to look for.
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Mountain High Equipment & Supply, a manufacturer of aviation oxygen equipment, has received FAA NORSEE approval for specific configurations of its O2D2 supplemental breathing oxygen systems.
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It’s tempting to begin an interior project by choosing leather colors, carpet, stitching, and other design details. Before you get to that stage, though, think about when the work makes the most sense for your aircraft.
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The SkyWatch website is intuitive and easy to use from my mobile device. My first quote was completed in seven minutes, with the ability to see the premium, adjust coverage, and pay for the policy (i.e., go from uninsured to insured in less than 10 minutes).
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The Skymaster is a good aircraft if you know its habits and learn how to fly and take care of this unique twin.
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