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How One Category of Airplane Ownership Has Become More Affordable

Flying Magazine

Occasionally, I enjoy looking through old back issues of FLYING to get a feel for what it would have been like to own an airplane in the 1960s and 70s. Have engines, avionics, and other parts outpaced inflation to the same degree as full airplanes? Then, theyd actually lose consciousness upon seeing airplane prices.

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Flying Broke

Plane and Pilot

That said, we all know stuff breaks, and whether or not the airplane is technically (and legally) airworthy with something non-functional depends a lot on what’s inoperative, and what kind of plane we’re flying. For instance, we can all agree that a propeller is a necessary item on a prop-driven airplane.

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AVIATES Acronym Explained

Pilot Institute

As a pilot or aircraft owner, keeping your airplane airworthy is one of the most important things you can do. It’s basically like giving your airplane a yearly check-up. V – VOR Check If you’re flying under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), your VOR navigation equipment must be tested every 30 days.

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This 1976 Piper Arrow III Is a Reliable, IFR-Ready Cruiser ‘AircraftForSale’ Top Pick

Flying Magazine

Each day, the team at Aircraft For Sale selects an airplane that captures our attention for its value, uniqueness, or presentation. Owned and cared for by an 80-year-old pilot now stepping away from the yoke, the airplane has been lovingly maintained and hangar stored. Todays Top Pick is a 1976 Piper PA-28R-201 Arrow III.

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Flight Instruments vs. Avionics

WayMan

Heading Indicator (Directional Gyro): Indicates the airplane’s magnetic heading and provides a more stable directional indication than an ordinary magnetic compass. Surveillance Systems: Like Transponders and Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B), which provide greater situational awareness and air traffic management.

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Bargain Buys on AircraftForSale: 1975 Cessna 150M

Plane and Pilot

For missions involving only one or two people, it’s a tough airplane to beat. But that’s not to say it’s a boring airplane to own or fly. The traditional six-pack of flight instruments remains in its original place, next to dual VOR displays. Fun flying and ease of ownership define the trusty Cessna 150.

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This 1966 Piper PA-32-260 Cherokee Six Is a Roomy, Easy-Flying ‘AircraftForSale’ Top Pick

Flying Magazine

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. You can read Aircraft For Sale: Today’s Top Pick at FLYINGMag.com daily.

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