I bought an old, worn out 1956 Cessna 172 that was just about ready for the junkyard. I figured it would be great to have a plane that was the first year of that model. It would be like having a 1953 Corvette or a 1964 Mustang.
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8 Featured Plane: Cessna 175
16 Perfect Panel: True IFR
24 Determining the right value for your aircraft
28 The Dangers of Noise Fatigue
34 Member Restoration: Dennis Pilarinos’ 180
46 Thread Identifier
For owners who wish to add a new, two axis autopilot while saving considerable install cost and learning a thing or two about the homebuilding experience.
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By Dean Zakos Scenario: You offer to take an acquaintance flying. Everything seems fine until you...
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Of all the possible emergencies a pilot may face in flight, one of the least likely to occur is having to deal with a severely ill or exceedingly agitated passenger. However, if you are ever confronted by either of these circumstances, you will need to react to them calmly and capably, as not only may the passenger be at risk, but the safe outcome of the flight as well.
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8 My Ten Favorite Airports, By Jim Cavanagh
16 Featured Plane: The quintessential Cessna 180
24 Perfect Panel: Light IFR
30 Sky Talk: Flying Season Prep
34 Member Restoration: Retro/Modern Skyhawk, By Jim Faix
46 How to Find the Right Replacement Bolts
Submitted by Garmin OLATHE, Kan. /January 15, 2020/Business Wire — Garmin International, Inc., a...
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By Greg Thomas Have you recently updated your Cessna? Send us your story! I purchased my first...
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Featured Plane: A Cessna Built for Two
Avionics: Perfect Panel: VFR
Cost Saving, Cost Sharing: Alternative ownership options
Ill or Agitated Passenger: How to stop an in-flight emergency before it starts
Member Restoration: Worth the Wait: Jai Pena’s spruced up Skyhawk
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The FAA announced that beginning January 13, 2020, all applicants for an FAA airman certificate...
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From air filters and appraisals to vortex generators and window repair, the annual Source Guide has been the “Yellow Pages” of the Cessna owner community for more than a decade.
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By Katie Holliday-Greenley Have you recently restored or upgraded your airplane? Send us your...
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By Dean Zakos This article is an excerpt from Laughing with the Wind, Practical Advice and...
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8 Featured Plane: Cessna 310
16 Avionics: VAL Avionics
20 Sky Talk: Flying on Skis
22 Lessons From the Logbook: Beware the Deadly Vmc
30 Member Restoration: Not so Original Cessna 175
46 Hangar Tip: Safe Wire Nippers
This article has been updated in May 2021 with this 177 wing spar AD update and 210 wing spar AD...
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By Ted Davis I started taking flying lessons out of Aurora State Airport (KUAO) 6 years ago when I...
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8 Featured Plane: Cessna 150
16 Avionics: The Buzz From AirVenture 2019
20 Five Bad Habits That Can Creep Into Our Flying
24 Sky Talk: Store, Fly, or Both
30 Member Restoration: Restored 150 wins Gold Lindy
46 Hangar Tip: Easy Window Shade Installation
Getting a quote for insurance on your airplane can be a daunting task but gathering all of the...
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8 Featured Plane: Cessna 177RG
16 The “new” Aspen EFD1000 Pro Max
22 Maintenance: Preflight Like a Rookie
26 Sky Talk: Fall Checkup
32 Member Restoration: From ’60s Queen to American Dream
46 Hangar Tip: Start Your Preflight With the Pilot
Textron Aviation issued a service letter requiring inspection of the forward lower carry-through...
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