Vintage Aviation News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

It had been based at the museum for the last few years, flown on occasion and kept in pristine condition when at rest in the hangar. Paperwork has been submitted to the necessary parties, and an annual inspection has been initiated to get the Meyers airworthy.

Annual Inspection

Northstar VFR

AUGUST 25, 2024

Some of the things that are inspected during a line maintenance check are: Brakes Tires Hydraulics Oil level 2) A Checks Depending on the operation, A Checks are typically performed between 400-600 flight hours, or every 200-300 flights. These checks take a full working day, so the aircraft is usually parked inside of a hangar.

Annual Inspection

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 13, 2024

Image: Adobe Stock] Mechanic’s Trunk Annuals Just because a mechanic is willing to show up at the hangar with a box of tools from the back of his pickup on a Saturday afternoon doesn’t mean it is going to be a good long-term solution. This doesn’t mean you can’t have a mechanic perform maintenance in your hangar, though.

Hangar

Inspire

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Many owners assume that when an aircraft completes its annual inspection, it has been thoroughly scrutinized by well-trained eyes and can be depended upon to be in condition for safe flight. The post Your Post-Maintenance Checklist first appeared on Hangar Flying. Mechanics know better.

Annual Inspection

Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Your next-door hangar neighbor says, “probably needs new spark plugs ,” and the CFI at the flight school tells you to try a favorite trick that always works on his E-series Continental. He knows its history better than anyone and is responsible for performing the next annual inspection, thereby determining its fate.

Stability

Air Facts

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Because of this situation, I had to learn how to flight plan a flight of 1,120 nm up in the flight levels from Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania (KMPO), where the airplane is hangared, to Key West. My boss lives in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania but has a vacation home on a private island in Key West, Florida.

Clearance

Air Facts

APRIL 12, 2024

The issue about getting a hangar and the necessary tools/toolbox is for another day, but I was learning about aviation life, meaning my wallet was getting real light. I picked up the soiled shop rags and restocked the toolboxes with new shop rags and I pushed a broom around the hangar floor from time to time.

Annual Inspection

Professional Pilot

OCTOBER 10, 2024

They immediately wanted to sign the purchase agreement on that classic Gulfstream II that was only slightly out of annual inspection and hadn’t flown in 2 years. Things like oil and tire changes, engine and avionics reserves, annual inspections, and insurance premiums aren’t discussed with student pilots.

Annual Inspection

Learn to Fly

AUGUST 15, 2024

Today, you arrive at the hangar and begin your preflight preparation. Check for any overdue inspections, outstanding Airworthiness Directives (ADs), and the resolution of any previously noted discrepancies. Physical inspection— Conduct a thorough preflight inspection.

Visual Flight Rules

Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Your next-door hangar neighbor says, “probably needs new spark plugs ,” and the CFI at the flight school tells you to try a favorite trick that always works on his E-series Continental. He knows its history better than anyone and is responsible for performing the next annual inspection, thereby determining its fate.

Stability

Latatuide 33 Aviation

AUGUST 5, 2024

Hangar or Parking Fees Hangar fees for private jets can be substantial, especially in prime locations or major metropolitan areas. Costs vary widely based on location, aircraft size, and facility amenities, generally starting from $30,000 and going up to over $200,000 annually.

Jet

Air Facts

DECEMBER 2, 2024

His PA-30, also known as a Twinkie, had just come out of an extensive factory annual inspection. He was waiting for me at his hangar when I drove up. After introductions, Max slid the hangar doors open. And Karant was asking only $30,000 for the airplane.

General Aviation

Pilot's Life Blog

MAY 6, 2025

This includes: Annual Inspections Every Cessna must undergo a full inspection by a certified mechanic at least once per year. 100-Hour Inspections For aircraft used in flight training, like those in our fleet at Leopard Aviation, we also follow the 100-hour inspection rule.

General Aviation

Pilot Institute

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Higher commitment: Unlike renting, owning means taking on maintenance, inspections, and repairs yourself. Youll need to rent or own a hangar or tie-down spot, which adds to the overall responsibility. Beyond the purchase price, youll need to budget for operating costs and annual inspections. Its condition.

Airplanes

Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

In this day and age, finding a hangar, or even a tie-down spot, is a major undertaking, given the collapsing number of airports. Talk to owners and type club members, who can suggest instructors who know your equipment. Be sure you have a place to keep your airplane before you bring it home.

Airplanes

Vintage Aviation News

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

This was the same aircraft where the Bellanca Aircraft Company set up its factory and where Air Service had built a new hangar in 1935 on the site of one that had burned in 1934 (Today, Air Service’s 1935 hangar now serves as the home of the Bellanca Airfield Museum). I went by Tom’s hangar to get his opinion.

Firewall

Air Facts

AUGUST 5, 2024

It has a mid-time engine (O-320-D3G rated at 160 hp), fairly recent annual inspection and 24 month pitot-ptatic/transponder test. A friend reminds you of a couple additional nuggets of due diligence to be reckoned with—a hangar and insurance. Two navigation radios, with #2 being localizer only, round out the avionics.

Density Altitude

Vintage Aviation News

MAY 22, 2025

According to the team, completion of the aircrafts annual inspection is in sight , with only a few hurdles left to overcome. Spooky tucked away in an hangar at the Atlanta Motorspeedway Airport. Already partially configured as an AC-47, the aircraft, now named Spooky , serves as a fitting foundation for the teams efforts.

Annual Inspection