-
Jul 19, 2024 | 
planeandpilotmag.com | Jason McDowell |Desiree Kocis |Isabel Goyer
As general aviation pilots, we know that proper maintenance and care can extend the life of an airplane nearly indefinitely. We see example after example of nicely-restored classics that are maintained in better-than-new condition. Still, there’s something to be said for a truly modern airplane, with modern engineering and a young airframe when it comes to peace of mind, and this 2012 Cessna Skycatcher offers exactly that for $84,500.
-
Jul 16, 2024 | 
planeandpilotmag.com | Jason McDowell |Desiree Kocis |Isabel Goyer
Oftentimes, the perfect airplane isn’t perfect for any one particular reason but rather because it offers a compelling balance of qualities that makes it enjoyable to own and fly. Such an airplane might not have the most powerful engine or a perfect, modern instrument panel, but it might provide a clean, low-time airframe and a great balance of performance and operating economy. Such is the case with this clean 1966 Piper Cherokee 180, available for $95,000 on AircraftForSale.
-
Jul 12, 2024 | 
planeandpilotmag.com | Jason McDowell |Desiree Kocis |Isabel Goyer
Sometimes, less is more. Among the wide selection of complex, high-performance aircraft with IFR-capable instrument panels available for sale, a simple, basic alternative can present certain advantages. This is certainly the case with this smart-looking 1975 Cessna 150M available for $48,000 on AircraftForSale. Since its introduction in 1958, it has been a main staple of the flight training fleet, and nearly 24,000 examples were built until it was discontinued in 1977.
-
Jul 9, 2024 | 
planeandpilotmag.com | Desiree Kocis |Isabel Goyer
AA AirVenture is a bucket-list experience for pilots and aspiring aviators. This year, through an exciting partnership with Redbird Flight, FLYING is expanding its coverage of the largest airshow in the U.S. with a live daily broadcast from the airshow in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. If you plan to go to AirVenture this year, you can find our “Oshkosh LIVE” Redbird Studio on-site at Redbird Exhibit space 301, adjacent to Hangar A and facing Knapp Street.
-
Jul 9, 2024 | 
planeandpilotmag.com | Jason McDowell |Desiree Kocis |Isabel Goyer
The classic Ercoupe has a well-earned reputation for being among the cheapest aircraft to purchase and maintain. Unfortunately, many have been maintained by some of the cheapest owners, as well, and have become increasingly shabby over time. This 1946 C-model is the other extreme – an Ercoupe that has been enthusiastically maintained with an open checkbook for many years, and it’s available for $28,750 on AircraftForSale.
-
Jul 3, 2024 | 
planeandpilotmag.com | Jason Blair |Desiree Kocis |Isabel Goyer
Many training programs for on-the-road vehicles focus on defensive driving techniques as a safety strategy. They include key points, such as avoiding distractions, trying to predict risks ahead, not assuming others will do what you would in a particular situation, being aware of other vehicles, signaling, and being careful at intersections just in case the other drivers fail to stop for signs or traffic lights.
-
Jul 3, 2024 | 
planeandpilotmag.com | Jason McDowell |Desiree Kocis |Isabel Goyer
Most classic aircraft under $100,000 have needs. Whether the panel is antiquated with barely functional radios, the engine approaching the recommended time before overhaul (TBO), or the paint and interior ragged, there are almost always several items on the “to-do” list. But this classic 1947 Beechcraft Bonanza bucks the trend by providing award-winning aesthetics and fastidiously maintained systems for $99,500 on AircraftForSale.
-
Jul 2, 2024 | 
planeandpilotmag.com | LeRoy Cook |Desiree Kocis |Isabel Goyer
“Know your limitations and don’t exceed them”is common advice for aviators. That statement is all well and good, so far as it goes. It generally encourages you, as the pilot, to do a good job of preparing for each flight and keep up your stockpile of skills by regular training and practice. In doing so, you’ve made sure you’re not going to overstep your abilities.
-
Jul 2, 2024 | 
planeandpilotmag.com | Jason McDowell |Desiree Kocis |Isabel Goyer
It’s not every day that one can find an airplane that combines cross-country capability, a 200-horsepower fuel-injected engine, and retractable tailwheel gear. It’s even more unusual to locate such an airplane that’s under 25 years old with only 360 hours of total time on both the airframe and engine for under $100,000. But this unique Micco SP-20 defies expectations by offering all of the above at a price of $94,500 on AircraftForSale.
-
Jun 27, 2024 | 
planeandpilotmag.com | Jonathan Welsh |Desiree Kocis |Isabel Goyer
New York’s Hudson Valley often feels like it was created with family road trips in mind. When I was a kid, we spent a lot of time driving to the region from our home in New Jersey. At some point, I figured out that the sights and activities we enjoyed there were available closer to home, without the need to drive all day. Still, there was something about the atmosphere of the valley that made the extra hours worthwhile.
