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

Flying Magazine

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. 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.

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Buying Your First Airplane

Plane and Pilot

I am willing to wager that every pilot has at one time or another asked themselves the big question: Should I own my own airplane? pilot certificates and around 212,000 GA aircraft. Based on these statistics, it appears that a significant percentage of the pilot population, at least 15-20 percent, are also aircraft owners.

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This 2017 Cirrus SR22T G6 Xi Edition Is a Luxurious, High-Tech Single ‘AircraftForSale’ Top Pick

Flying Magazine

Always hangared and meticulously maintained, it reflects pride of ownership throughout. Ambient lighting, four USB power ports, and Rosen sun visors add modern convenience to the high-end finish, making this interior an exceptional space for pilot and passengers alike.

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New Plane “Out To Win” on Geneseo’s Turf

Vintage Aviation News

In regards to the US Army Air Corps (USAAC), a serious and immediate need existed for aircraft to train prospective combat pilots in. In the late 1930s, Meyers had heard about the Civilian Pilot Training Program (CPTP), which had been established as a means of building up the Air Force prior to a likely conflict overseas.

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Annual 2024

Gary's Flight Journal

Day 1 Reposition It’s that time of year, annual inspection for our Commander. Fellow Beech Aero Club member Anita, who also was my safety pilot, flew north to pick me up and fly and me home. I helped hangar Anita and Dave’s Sierra then got a ride over to the Ocean City airport. Once fueled we headed for Salisbury KSBY.

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Ten Types of Aviation Maintenance Checks

Northstar VFR

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.

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The Risk of Cheap Maintenance

Plane and Pilot

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.

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