Aerotime

MAY 6, 2025

Its spin-resistant design and ease of use make it ideal for new pilots or weekend aviators. In 2025, it’s one of the few cheap airplanes that routinely lists under $20,000. Prices for this airplane have remained relatively stable, with plenty of entry-level examples still under $20,000. m) Wingspan 30 ft (9.1

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Plane and Pilot

DECEMBER 2, 2024

On Monday, the General Aviation Manufacturers Association released 2024’s third-quarter aircraft shipment and billing report. According to GAMA , the industry has experienced an increase in the value of aircraft shipments and an increase in piston airplanes , business jets , and turbine helicopters.

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Plane and Pilot

JANUARY 13, 2025

In FBOs and online forums, many prospective airplane owners ask other pilots for aircraft recommendations. This is for good reasonwith such a wide variety of strengths, the 182 is perhaps the best all-around general aviation aircraft available. And having recently been discounted a full 30%, this example likely wont last long.

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Aerotime

MARCH 19, 2025

After speaking with the Southwest flight crew, NTSB investigators established that as they continued their authorized approach both the captain, who was flying, and the first officer noted seeing a general aviation aircraft taxiing on a surface perpendicular to their runway and assumed it would be holding short of runway 31C.

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Plane and Pilot

JUNE 7, 2025

That’s not something you want to hear from Bob, the owner of the airport where I base my airplane. You can’t deny it,” Bob said as if reading my mind “I have a beautiful picture of the bottom of your airplane!” To these people, the aviation-adverse, airplanes are noisy nuisances they would like to see go away.

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Plane and Pilot

APRIL 29, 2024

The history of general aviation will be on public display overhead in Washington, D.C.,

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Flying Magazine

JUNE 10, 2025

Each day, the team at Aircraft For Sale picks an airplane that catches our attention because it is unique, represents a good deal, or has other interesting qualities. Often called the “Ranger,” the Mooney M20C Mark 21 helped redefine what pilots could expect from a four-seat, single-engine airplane.

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AV Web

JANUARY 5, 2025

The Liaoning General Aviation Academy (LGAA)’s RX4E, which first flew in 2019, will be marketed globally with a focus on short-haul flights in areas without good roads. China has certified a four-place electric aircraft under Part 23 regulations making it the first to qualify for commercial operations beyond flight training.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 9, 2024

on Saturday in celebration of general aviation’s history. The “ parade of airplanes ” flyover event, which is sponsored by the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), will begin at 11.30 ” READ MORE: ‘Parade of Airplanes’ Over Washington to Celebrate 85 years of GA AOPA flyover route map.

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Simple Flying

MARCH 30, 2025

Flying light general aviation planes became more convenient than ever before when the Cessna 172 Skyhawk was introduced in 1956, quickly becoming the most popular airplane in the world. In numbers, over 50,000 Cessna 172s have been produced, with the Skyhawk still in production after 60 years.

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Flight Training Central

MARCH 3, 2025

Depending on design, airfoils used in general aviation, stall at angles of attack between 16 to 18 degrees. A wing will always stall at the same angle of attack; however, weight, and bank angle, power setting and load factor may change the speed or the pitch attitude at which the airplane stalls.

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Air Facts

APRIL 14, 2025

By far the best and most appropriate way to consider the utilization of visual angle of attack indicators (VAOAI) in general aviation is using the techniques of systems engineering. The system for VAOAI is pretty much all of general aviation and not just the hardware on the airplane.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 16, 2025

Each day, the team at Aircraft For Sale picks an airplane that catches our attention because it is unique, represents a good deal, or has other interesting qualities. As the companys fixed-gear PA-28 Cherokee gained popularity, Piper experimented with retracting the airplanes wheels.

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Tail Transponder Airplanes General Aviation 101

Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Airplanes come in all shapes and sizes, and the cost of owning and operating one can vary greatly. Key Takeaways Gliders / Ultralights: $5,000 – $100,000 General Aviation Airplanes: $100,000 – $1,000,000 (New), $20,000 – $200,000 (Used) Small Private Jets / Single-Engine Turboprops: $2.2 million – $8.8

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Plane and Pilot

JANUARY 12, 2025

The story of this unique airplane begins in the early 1930s with Fred Weick, an engineer for the National Advisory Committee for Aviation (NACA). Once the war ended, Weick and ERCO believed they were in the right place at the right time with the right airplane for the thousands of pilots returning home.

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iPad Pilot News

MARCH 21, 2025

Flying with Starlink satellite internet: tips for pilots iPad Pilot News In-flight satellite connectivity is more accessible now than ever for pilots flying piston airplanes and light jets. While the Mini antenna and Roam package at the time weren’t officially sanctioned for private aviation use, it worked well in our experience.

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Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Among the most popular general aviation types ever produced, Piper’s venerable PA-28 series is widely regarded as one of the easiest to own, maintain, and fly. You can arrange financing of the aircraft through FLYING Finance and quickly calculate your monthly payment using the airplane finance calculator.

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Flying Magazine

JUNE 12, 2025

Every day, the team at Aircraft For Sale chooses an airplane that catches our attention because it is unique, a good deal, or has other qualities we find interesting. The fabric-covered wings are reported to be in good condition, and the airplane features LED wing tip nav lights and a dual Univair landing light kit.

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Pilot Institute

DECEMBER 12, 2024

” The answers come from a clever little setup on your airplane: a metal tube sticking into the airstream and a tiny hole on the fuselage. It helps measure how fast the airplane is going by measuring the air pressure. The other important part of the system is a tiny hole on the side of the airplane, called a static port.

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Flying Magazine

JUNE 2, 2025

Each day, the team at Aircraft For Sale picks an airplane that catches our attention because it is unique, represents a good deal, or has other interesting qualities. Use our airplane loan calculator to calculate your estimated monthly payments. Or, to speak with an aviation finance specialist, visit flyingfinance.com.

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Air Facts

JUNE 2, 2025

The aviation community is alive and well Air Facts Journal General aviation can feel old fashioned, but sometimes thats exactly what we need. This is just part of general aviation culture, and its been going on for decades. To most pilots, the scene Ive just described sounds entirely unremarkable.

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Vintage Aviation News

JUNE 4, 2025

Acclaimed aviation photographer and retired airline captain Tom Pawlesh will be showcasing his signature nocturnal aircraft photography during this years event, held at the historic Lock Haven Airport from June 1721. Though his portfolio spans wildlife and nature, his passion remains focused on aviation.

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Airplanes General Aviation Weather Pilot 98

Flying Magazine

MAY 26, 2025

Each day, the team at Aircraft For Sale picks an airplane that catches our attention because it is unique, represents a good deal, or has other interesting qualities. The Eclipse 500 twin-engine jet came to market during an exciting time in general aviation. You can read Aircraft For Sale: Todays Top Pick at FLYINGMag.com daily.

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AV Web

DECEMBER 19, 2024

He wrote, While the Icon A5 will remain our flagship product, my new role at SGIA will allow me to explore investment opportunities within the general aviation industry, helping to diversify Icons product portfolio and expand its impact. In his note to AVweb , Manning said he is proud of the decade he has spent at Icon.

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AV Web

DECEMBER 15, 2024

General Aviation Modifications Inc. Braly said the fuel has been exhaustively tested on sealants, seals and gaskets used in airplanes under the supervision of the FAA. is inviting an operator of a wet-wing Mooney to visit its Ada, Oklahoma for a borescope inspection to assess the condition of the sealant in the tanks.

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General Aviation Airplanes 98

Flying Magazine

MAY 8, 2025

Each day, the team at Aircraft For Sale picks an airplane that catches our attention because it is unique, represents a good deal, or has other interesting qualities. Retracting the gear made the airplane faster and more efficient. Use our airplane loan calculator to calculate your estimated monthly payments.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 23, 2025

Each day, the team at Aircraft For Sale selects an airplane that captures our attention for its value, uniqueness, or presentation. For many general aviation pilots, the Piper Arrow occupies an important spot in aircraft evolutioncomplex enough to challenge and reward but accessible enough to own and operate without a second mortgage.

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Air Facts

MAY 28, 2025

I logged more than 1,200 hours in a variety of airplanes and started flying regularly again. I had an instrument rating, an equipped airplane, and enough hours to make me feel capable. I couldnt help thinking: if we had flown our own airplane, we wouldve either made the trip or chosen not to gobut the decision wouldve been ours.

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Simple Flying

JANUARY 8, 2025

The Luscombe airplane line is an exceptional and beloved series of lightweight, general aviation craft that sport exceptional handling and sleek designs from the golden era of early 20th century flight. Luscombe established the Luscombe Airplane Company in Kansas City , Missouri. In 1933, Donald A.

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AV Web

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

I looked up from viewing videos of people flying airplanes and having fun (while I’m not) on my phone as I often do when I am bored and gave him a raised eyebrow that said, “What the what?” ” and “Why are you in my favorite chair? I was about to remind him that the FARs are not bad. ” Jeff nodded.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 7, 2024

Cessna is primarily known for two types of aircraft: its general aviation models, like the 172 Skyhawk , which are unpressurized, and its Citation jet series, which are pressurized and designed as private jets. Interestingly, the OEM also produced general aviation airplanes for high-altitude flights.

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Northstar VFR

MAY 26, 2025

Flaps are movable surfaces on the trailing edge of an airplanes wings that can be extended downward to change the shape of the wing during flight. When deployed, they increase the wings lift and drag, allowing the airplane to fly safely at slower speeds. At the same time, flaps create extra drag, which helps slow the airplane down.

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Flying Magazine

APRIL 24, 2024

The history of general aviation will be on public display overhead in Washington, D.C., on May 11 as the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) hosts a “parade of airplanes” over the National Mall. It’s going to be a special time for AOPA and for general aviation,” Baker said.

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Plane and Pilot

MARCH 5, 2025

Most of them (54 airplanes) will be Garmin G1000 NXi-equipped Cessna 172s and seven will be Piper Seminoles outfitted with Garmin G1000s. With these planned purchases, ATP continues its consumption of new metal, averaging around 60 new airplanes a year over the last two years.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 17, 2024

The two brothers, Orville and Wilbur, are credited with the invention, building, and flying of the world's first successful airplane. Since then, over 121 years later, the aviation industry has changed remarkably, with the introduction of considerably more powerful and larger aircraft over the years.

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Flying Magazine

JUNE 13, 2025

June is upon us, and with it comes eager anticipation for the general aviation event of the year, EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. AirVenture (July 21-27) is a massive fly-in where over 10,000 airplanes arrive for a weeklong celebration of all things aviation. It’s best experienced as an airplane owner.

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Air Facts

APRIL 22, 2024

General Aviation Accessible Aviation Museum Directory Air Facts Journal Editor’s Note: Looking for a spring flying adventure? The GA-accessible Aviation Museum Directory has a number of updates of museum facilities you can access by airplane. and some in Canada. They will be shown as Blue and White triangles.

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