Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

A Garmin GPS/COM handles navigation and communication duties, and an updated transponder provides ADS-B Out capability. You can arrange financing of the aircraft through FLYING Finance and quickly calculate your monthly payment using the airplane finance calculator. For more information, email info@flyingfinance.com.

Annual Inspection

AV Web

JANUARY 19, 2025

My mission was to bring a box of hot coffee from a popular donut joint and another pilot friend, Henry, to help Tom change the oil on his 7ac Champ. This hangar has more wintertime pilot bull sessions per square inch than any other in the tri-state area. Tom is one of the lucky few around here who has an insulated and heated hangar.

Rudder

Plane and Pilot

JANUARY 18, 2025

For a certain segment of pilots looking to travel a certain distance, a fast, personal airplane can serve as a veritable time machine. And the rest of the airplane follows suit. While individual upgrades like these often return only a few knots each, they can collectively boost a stock airplanes cruise speed noticeably.

Transponder

Flying Magazine

MAY 30, 2025

Every day, our team at Aircraft For Sale selects an airplane that catches our attention because it is different, is a good deal, or has other unusual or interesting features. Pilots appreciate the 182 for its ideal blend of cruise speed, payload capacity, and runway flexibility. Todays Top Pick is a 2007 Cessna 182T Skylane.

Transponder

Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Sometimes it’s emotional—the Beech Starship, what few of them are still in the wild, inevitably wow viewers of both the pilot and nonpilot persuasion. How did any given airplane sell? However, the airplane must be completed in a way that it conforms exactly to the SLSA example, of which there must be one for an ELSA to exist.

Airplanes

Vintage Aviation News

MARCH 31, 2025

Despite how many licensed pilots, mechanics, dispatchers, and other countless ground support staff there are, everyone seems to be somehow connected. In the case of warbird restorer and pilot Mike Porter, a lifetime in aviation seems predetermined upon his birth. Here are six airplanes. Here’s what I can pay you a week.

Airplanes

Plane and Pilot

MAY 3, 2025

Airplanes like the Piper Cherokee probably dont get their due. Ask a stranger to think of a small GA airplane, and theyll probably conjure something like a Cub. Fearsome metal airplanes helped win a global conflict, yet pilots came home to variations on prewar designs of tube-and-fabric construction and modest performance.

Approach

Flying Magazine

JULY 18, 2025

This means buying the airplane right so there’s money—lots of it— left in the budget for major panel upgrades. Still, the market for avionics systems for turbine airplanes is dominated by Garmin, which earns regulatory approval at impressive rates. It starts with three 14-inch displays—pilot and copilot PFDs, plus an MFD.

Flight Deck

Flying Magazine

JUNE 18, 2025

Sales pros tell us that while inventory might be more plentiful than it was just a couple of years ago as older pilots walk away from their Bonanzas (many forced out by the hardened insurance market that frowns upon senior pilots flying retracs), resale prices remain strong. Bonanza pilots learn early on to use the electric pitch trim.

Gross Weight

Pilot Institute

MAY 8, 2025

Pilots see these messages on cockpit screens, such as the FMS interface, or get printouts from a small built-in printer. Then, the antennas and radio systems send the information off the airplane. The pilots (or even the aircrafts automated systems) compose the message. Get the latest sports scores!

Clearance

Flying Magazine

MAY 5, 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. During more than 25 years of production the airplane developed from little more than a retractable 182 Skylane to a roomy, powerful six-seater ideal for cross-country travel.

Transponder

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.

Transponder

Flying Magazine

MAY 21, 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 silhouette of a Beechcraft C45H might not be quite as recognizable as the hourglass shape of a classic Coca-Cola bottle, but pilots know the airplane when they see it.

Transponder

Flying Magazine

JUNE 21, 2025

Every day, the team at Aircraft For Sale selects an airplane that stands out for its performance, pedigree, or appeal. Tailwheel pilots and backcountry enthusiasts looking for a rugged, VFR-ready airplane with low-time systems and thoughtful upgrades will find plenty to appreciate in this 2005 Aviat A-1B Husky.

Transponder

Flying Magazine

JULY 24, 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. 1962 Beechcraft P35 Bonanza [Courtesy: Hannah Honeycut] The panel includes Garmin GMA-340 audio and a GTX-345 transponder with full ADS-B In and Out.

Tail

WayMan

JUNE 16, 2025

For a future pilot, a thorough knowledge of these systems is essential. ” These may appear similar to those unfamiliar with the jargon, but they have different meanings that are essential to a pilot’s education. They are the basic interface between pilot and aircraft performance.

Omni-Directional Range

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.

Tail

Pilot Institute

MAY 15, 2025

Pilots rely on pressure altimeters for ATC compliance and use GPS as a helpful secondary reference. It presents the data on a calibrated dial, visible to the pilot. Pilots setting incorrect altimeter datums can lead to severely bad outcomes. The post Altimeter vs. GPS Altitude in Aviation appeared first on Pilot Institute.

Altimeter

Flying Magazine

JUNE 13, 2025

Every day, the team at Aircraft For Sale highlights an airplane that stands out for its practicality, condition, or value. Pilots in search of a proven flight trainer or an affordable time builder might find this Cessna 152 a dependable and efficient choice. A comprehensive engine analyzer adds to pilot situational awareness.

Transponder

Plane and Pilot

JANUARY 20, 2025

The radio and transponder are compact Becker units that fall easily to the left hand without taking up much panel space. You can arrange financing of the aircraft through FLYING Finance and quickly calculate your monthly payment using the airplane finance calculator. For more information, email info@flyingfinance.com.

Transponder

Flying Magazine

MAY 19, 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 a result, pilots can expect vigorous climb performance and more speed during cruise. Use our airplane loan calculator to calculate your estimated monthly payments.

Transponder

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.

Annual Inspection

Flying Magazine

JUNE 26, 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. For pilots looking to step into a true cross-country machine with twin-engine performance and updated systems, this Baron B55 is worth a closer look.

Transponder

Flying Magazine

JULY 22, 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. For pilots seeking a capable IFR platform with classic Bonanza handling and modern avionics, this F33A presents a compelling option.

Transponder

Plane and Pilot

JUNE 15, 2025

Piper PA-28-180 Riverside, California/Injuries: 1 Minor NTSB Report: WPR23LA156 The pilot completed the airplane’s engine run-up and carburetor heat function checks with no anomalies noted. The pilot initiated a forced landing straight ahead in a field. He did not use carburetor heat during the ground delay or during takeoff.

Instrument Meteorological Conditions

Plane and Pilot

JANUARY 22, 2025

A Garmin radio and transponder complete the modernization. You can arrange financing of the aircraft through FLYING Finance and quickly calculate your monthly payment using the airplane finance calculator. The post Bargain Buys on AircraftForSale: 1948 Cessna 170 appeared first on Plane & Pilot Magazine.

Transponder

Flying Magazine

JUNE 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. It is not that these aircraft ever went completely out of style, but certain trends have led pilots to give the simple, engaging antiques more serious consideration.

Transponder

AV Web

JULY 28, 2025

Meanwhile, with a more compact design, German-based Air Avionics got attention for its line of cockpit control heads that work for displaying traffic, VHF comm, and transponder functions. What remains the same, however, is what makes the airplanes fly, which we all know for what it really is…magic. Think about that for a moment.

Airplanes

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.

Tail

Plane and Pilot

APRIL 25, 2025

Its safe to say that, at one time or another, every single general aviation pilot has dreamed of owning and flying their own warbird. From fire-breathing P-51 Mustangs to T-6 Texans and more obscure types, the entire category attracts pilots of all types. The panel is small but functional.

Gross Weight

AV Web

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Some of them seem funny to us now, like the fact that most of our airplanes had no radios or, God forbid, transponders and ELTs, while other facets of the 1970s are tragic. None of the pilots or flying students were female or sported a skin color other than beige. I began my flying life in the early 1970s.

Flight Deck

Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

While VFR flights rely on seeing outside the aircraft, IFR procedures allow pilots to navigate precisely when they cannot see the ground, horizon, or surrounding terrain. Note : While the 1-2-3 rule may indicate you don’t legally need an alternate, experienced pilots often file one anyway. PIREPs : Pilot weather reports.

Flight Plan

Flying Magazine

JULY 17, 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. For pilots seeking a classic four-seat trainer with bold styling and backcountry chops, this Skyhawk delivers both nostalgia and performance.

Transponder

Flying Magazine

JULY 11, 2025

Designed for speed and efficiency, this sleek two-seat experimental cruiser is ideal for the pilot seeking serious cross-country performance in a compact footprint. A Garmin GTX 45R transponder provides ADS-B compliance, and the Vision Microsystems engine monitor keeps critical performance data front and center.

Transponder

Flying Magazine

JUNE 20, 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. For pilots looking for a go-anywhere, do-anything taildragger with robust performance and low total time, this Husky delivers.

Transponder

Flying Magazine

JUNE 18, 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. Staffers talked with bush pilots operating in Canada’s rugged north and asked them what they wanted in a working airplane. When the De Havilland Aircraft Co.

Airplanes

WayMan

MAY 25, 2025

For anyone training to become a pilot or aviation technician, understanding the anatomy of an aircraft is one of the first essential steps. The Main Parts of an Airplane While aircraft come in many designs and sizes, they all share several core components. This is where the pilot and any co-pilot sit and manage every aspect of flight.

Lift