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Flight Review: Van’s RV-12 LSA—Singular Success

Plane and Pilot

Individuals can attend training classes to obtain an LSA repairman certificate that, with the right endorsements, allows them to perform maintenance, including annual inspections, on their LSAs. And when they got bent, it could take some time to get replacement parts from a non-U.S. The RV-12 is, of course, all metal.

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Used Aircraft Guide: Beechcraft Bonanza 36 Ranks at Top of Six-Place Piston Singles

Flying Magazine

But that’s a good thing and translates directly to rock-solid stability—desirable in an IFR platform. With an annual inspection due in a month, it was priced at $220,000. [Courtesy: Carolina Aircraft Sales] Passenger Comfort, Handling Talk about the 36 Bonanza, and those two go hand-in-hand.

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North Slope Borough Search & Rescue

Professional Pilot

The helicopters medical capabilities provide vital stabilization during village medevacs. The Pilatus PC-24 must travel to a Williams engine service center in Colorado for annual inspections. Major maintenance, however, requires creative solutions.

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

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Recent maintenance includes a May 2025 annual inspection, fresh magnetos, new auxiliary fuel pump, and overhauled alternator. This Cirrus comes with a Garmin GFC-700 digital autopilot that works in tandem with a flight director, yaw damper, and Garmin’s Electronic Stability Protection (ESP) system.

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Keep Your iPad Airworthy: Annual Care Tips Every Pilot Should Know

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The one side effect from this high level of performance is that it can cause pilots to develop a bit of complacency over time, especially if you don’t periodically inspect your device settings, preferences, app configuration, and system updates.

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The iPad Pilot’s Annual Checklist: Keep Your EFB Running Smoothly

iPad Pilot News

The one side effect from this high level of performance is that it can cause pilots to develop a bit of complacency over time, especially if you don’t periodically inspect your device settings, preferences, app configuration and system updates.

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Getting a Second Opinion

Plane and Pilot

He knows its history better than anyone and is responsible for performing the next annual inspection, thereby determining its fate. As far as steep turns go, practice makes perfect, taking care to stabilize on the proper attitude. Your first stop needs to be the mechanic who takes care of your bird.