Maintenance
Fix Your Plane YourselfGrit Hits the Fan: And a Bruised Ego
In addition to occasional pilot-induced events, we have the gold standard of prop strikes: gear-up incidents.
Upgrade & Refurbish
Expert Tips to Do It RightUpgrade Your Ride: Keep Your Eyes Open for These Pitfalls
Do you have the urge to buy or upgrade your current magic carpet? This is my two-and-a-half-year quest to locate a 172 that was purchase worthy.
Avionics
Exclusive Advice for Your PanelState of the Market: What’s Hot!
Frankly, while I understand, many vendors wait for Oshkosh to announce new products. I found very little “new” at Sun ’n Fun.
- 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...
Air Shows and Insurance
I like going to aviation events. Years ago, there were small regional fly-ins in Texas, Arizona, California, Washington, and more.
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