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

Flying Magazine

Navigation and weather awareness are enhanced with a Narco 810, VOR with CDI, Garmin 496, and stormscope. The annual inspection was completed in August 2024 and is valid through August 2025. The panel is well complemented by a Piper 111B autopilot and electric trim, making longer trips more comfortable and manageable.

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

Flying Magazine

Recent maintenance includes a May 2025 annual inspection, fresh magnetos, new auxiliary fuel pump, and overhauled alternator. Other flight deck systems include ADS-B In and Out, Garmin’s GTS800 active traffic system, TAWS-B for terrain awareness, FlightStream 510 for wireless connectivity, and SiriusXM weather and audio services.

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Accident Briefs—May 2025

Plane and Pilot

The weather conditions at the time of the accident were conducive to the development of serious carburetor icing, which was consistent with the pilots announcement of a rough-running engine. Examination of the airframe, engine, and fuel system did not reveal any preimpact anomalies that would have precluded normal operations.

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Complete Preflight Checklists All Pilots Need

Northstar VFR

Maybe you’re flying with another pilot, and the weather conditions are great. If the inspection hasn’t been performed and signed off by the proper maintenance technician within the required timeframe, the airplane isn’t allowed to fly. Is the weather within your personal minimums?

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From the archive: A Pleasant Time

Air Facts

So there I am circling in clear weather with a frown on my face. The weather was good with scattered cumulus floating around. axied about a thousand miles to FACTS the General Aviation parking area where I got gas and looked over the weather. Then I listened to a gal ask each station she passed for the weather ahead.

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Essential Maintenance Tips for Private Jet Owners

Latatuide 33 Aviation

Detail the Jet’s Exterior Your jet’s exterior interacts with various elements and weather conditions while flying, so regular cleaning and detailing are crucial for its maintenance and appearance. Annual Inspections After every 12 months, an aircraft must go through an annual inspection.

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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. You’ve heard of owners running an engine 500 hours beyond the recommended overhaul time, and you’d like to get input on that. Your first stop needs to be the mechanic who takes care of your bird.