Glass Panel Upkeep »
Maintaining glass panels means complying with FAR inspections, upgrading software and swapping pricey sensors. More
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Owner Oil Changes »
A strong case to change your own oil can be made. You certainly can save a fair amount of money, especially if you get your oil by the case, but more importantly, it puts you in touch with your engine’s lifeblood. You can see how it looks and feels from change to change; smell any burned odors, feel it between your fingers for any grit. More
Ship's Weather Radar Upgrades »
There’s no question that weather radar maintenance and upgrades can be pricey—potentially several thousands of dollars for repair—and tens of thousands for upgrade. On the other hand, ship’s radar can expand your mission. More
The Refurb Aircraft Market: It's Bigger Than You Think »
Stratospheric new aircraft prices have opened new markets for capable, older airframes. The trend appears to be gaining traction as more shops and businesses cater to brining older airframes up to new standards with modern avionics, fresh interiors and paint. More
Knowing Known Ice »
Transitioning to your first aircraft that has ice protection equipment beyond a heated pitot tube is a big step for a pilot. Having a full complement of ice protection usually gives pilots warm fuzzy feelings about being able to complete more trips and handle any ice related problems that arise. More
Is That Too Much Airplane For You? »
With used aircraft pricing at an all-time low, it’s easy to get sucked into a convincing fantasy that the airplane of your dreams is also one fitting your skills, operating budget and mission. More
Bendix King KSN770 Safety Display »
For years Garmin has owned the retrofit GPS market but Bendix King hopes to change that with the KSN770. It has a combination of touch and hard controls, open architecture and a familiar feature set. More
Five Twin Training Tips »
My actual single-engine landing was less than a month after receiving my ME rating, with a failed “critical” engine. My confidence went up greatly after that. More
Seven IFR Prep Tips »
Preparation is the best hedge against unhappy surprises when flying IFR, regardless of the weather. More
Aviation Access Project: Fractional LSA »
Aviation Access Project offers pilot's flexible shared ownership by purchasing a quarter, eighth, or sixteenth share in an advanced light sport model. More
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AOPA Summit Field Notes »
Although AOPA’s Summit show in Fort Worth this week may mark the end of an era, it didn’t necessarily feel like that in the exhibit hall on Friday. Foot traffic was up and down throughout the show and vendors we're mulling their next moves for show attendance. More
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Brian Snider of Alliston, ON (Canada) went all the way to Croatia to bring back our latest blue ribbon photo.