Maintenance
Fix Your Plane Yourself
Playing “What If” versus “I Hope Not”: The One Runway Conundrum
There are two kinds of pilots in command of an airplane. The one who plans "what if" and the one who plays the "I hope not" game.
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
Planning the VFR Cross Country Flight: And Doing it Right!
The inspiration for writing this tutorial came from when I was a flight instructor at the uncontrolled Skymanor airport.
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...
Avoid a Wheels Up: Routines Matter
I think most pilots have a regular routine. It is kind of instilled in pilots during their training that things we do should be a “routine.”
