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Plane and Pilot
MAY 19, 2025
Another pilot flying in the airport traffic pattern reported that the accident airplane appeared too high and fast to land on Runway 23. The witness saw the accident airplane subsequently enter a left base for Runway 5 at low altitude and stated that the airplane appeared slow.
Plane and Pilot
MARCH 3, 2025
As the price for typical entry-level airplanes climbs ever higher and the supply of affordable types dwindles with time, its becoming increasingly difficult to find examples priced below $30,000. In most cases, airplanes in this range require some attention to be brought up to snuff, both mechanically and visually.
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Flying Magazine
JUNE 23, 2025
I’ll start with a confession: I have never ditched an airplane. I don’t have any plans to ditch an airplane. The current elevation of lake (it’s changing rapidly) is 4200 feet msl, so the airplane was about 1400 feet above the water. But notice: the airplane floated. Will I Have To?
Flying Magazine
MAY 5, 2025
A type club is a collection of owners and supporters of a specific type of airplane organized to share make- and model-specific technical information and hints for owning and flying the aircraft. Maintenance facility and individual mechanic recommendations for annual inspections and regular maintenance.
Plane and Pilot
NOVEMBER 10, 2024
How did any given airplane sell? In order to be flown by a sport pilot, the resulting airplane must still meet the current regulations—1,320 pounds maximum gross weight, 120 knots max cruise speed, for example—but how it gets there is up to the builder. But successful? Not at all. Was it profitable for the company?
Flying Magazine
JULY 17, 2025
Although owners generally raved—and still do—about the Malibu’s impressive capabilities, it gained a reputation as a problem airplane. As is often the case, the production airplane was heavier than intended, but this was offset by a boost in takeoff weight. It was essentially the same airplane with a Lycoming TIO-540-AE2A of 350 hp.
Plane and Pilot
OCTOBER 22, 2024
If you’re looking for a first airplane that’s economical to own, easy to fly, and perfectly suited to bopping around for fun on nice weekends, it’s tough to beat the legendary Cessna 150. This example received a sharp repaint in 2015, an improvement that can easily cost $25,000—or half the asking price of this entire airplane.
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