Flying Magazine

APRIL 24, 2024

Cessna is famous for making a splash in general aviation in the mid-1950s when the company rolled out its 172, a stable, high-wing, all-metal four-seater with tricycle landing gear that eased handling on the ground. You can read Aircraft For Sale: Today’s Top Pick at FLYINGMag.com daily.

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Plane and Pilot

JANUARY 28, 2025

With over 32,000 examples built since 1961, the Piper PA-28 Cherokee is one of the most iconic general aviation aircraft of all time. Commonly pitted against the similarly iconic Cessna 172 Skyhawk, the Cherokee has long been the default all-around, four-place airplane for pilots who prefer the low-wing configuration.

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Plane and Pilot

JANUARY 30, 2025

A Stratus transponder with ADS-B out ensures you can access Class Bravo and Charlie airports without concern. For such substantial cost savings, the next owner can chalk it up to patina and pocket the difference as they enjoy one of the most successful general aviation aircraft types ever produced.

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Plane and Pilot

JULY 3, 2024

These all seem pretty logical to us as drivers, but too much of the time, we don’t think defensively as pilots in our flying. If you maintain constant situational awareness and utilize all available resources, that’s conducive to safe general aviation operations.

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Pilot Institute

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

But before you can enter it, there are many important rules and concepts that as a pilot you must understand. Key Takeaways Airports that fall under Class C designation handle general aviation and airline traffic. Key Takeaways Airports that fall under Class C designation handle general aviation and airline traffic.

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Northstar VFR

AUGUST 25, 2024

It’s the responsibility of the pilot-in-command (PIC) to confirm that the inspections have been performed and the aircraft airworthy before conducting a flight. There are several ways the VOR can be tested for accuracy of operation, and the results can be performed and logged in an aircraft log by the pilot.

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Airspeed Junkie

AUGUST 2, 2024

Pilots and flight schools favor this aircraft for its ease of use and dependable performance. First introduced in 2005, this all-glass cockpit revolutionized the flying experience for pilots by providing a comprehensive and intuitive interface. This article explores the Cessna Skyhawk C172’s features, evolution, and lasting appeal.

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Plane and Pilot

JULY 16, 2024

A staple of the general aviation fleet, the Piper PA-28 series is among the easiest types to own. A GNX 375 provides GPS and transponder duties, as well as ADS-B in and out. The post Bargain Buys on AircraftForSale:1966 Piper PA-28-180 Cherokee/Archer appeared first on Plane & Pilot Magazine.

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Airplanes Transponder General Aviation Pilot 52

ABEAM

JULY 5, 2024

This day was my first real ferry gig in a crew of 6 pilots flying three brand new Piper Archers all the way to exotic India… as slow as we could go. Oh I was so excited ! These airframes lately have been certified with a diesel engine which gives them a range of a whopping 11 hours … if and only if you fly slowly.

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AV Web

JULY 7, 2024

A lot was going on there, including the ubiquitous Young Eagle flights, charcoal-grilled processed meat eating, and the usual group of builders/pilots pondering the latest group aircraft project. Sure, I said; back in the day, young pilots like me operated under very little supervision.

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Photographic Logbook

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Among General Aviation pilots, there was great fear that private aircraft would be permanently barred from controlled airspace, particularly around the epicenters of those attacks in New York City and Washington DC. This hardly seems equitable, but is a reality that pilots have borne for many years. ounce toiletries.

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Pilot Institute

APRIL 24, 2024

Pilots must meet equipment and certification requirements and have ATC clearance to enter. Keeping jet traffic safe alongside slower general aviation aircraft is harder still. All aircraft inside the veil must have an operating Mode C transponder and ADS-B Out. Managing so many aircraft is challenging.

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Plane and Pilot

JULY 3, 2024

An icon of general aviation, the legendary Beechcraft Bonanza was introduced in 1947 – the very same year this particular example was manufactured. The GPS, radios, and transponder are positioned up high on the panel, making them easy to read and reach.

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Pilot Institute

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Sometimes, it seems like the pilots can’t see anything all the way down to the ground. The ILS approach has revolutionized aviation and the types of weather we can fly in. Including how it became the most reliable approach for pilots in aviation history. The ILS is a type of approach pilots use to land.

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Photographic Logbook

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Haas We All Fly exhibit aimed at highlighting and celebrating General Aviation. I am genuinely pleased by the idea of this exhibit because the general public seems generally oblivious to the existence and role of General Aviation. Emphasis on “seats”, no more tummy time for pilots!) Cockpit of a DC-7.

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Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 10, 2024

Most of the emergency procedures training we do in general aviation airplanes center around just two simple words: “What if?” The Legacy Fleet However, these systems are expen-sive, and most of the GA owner-pilot world has not won the lottery. So, what is a thinking pilot of an older, upgraded airplane to do?

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Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

The Legacy General Aviation Fleet The beauty of so many legacy single-engine GA aircraft is that, when cared for properly, their aluminum airframes are quite resilient and resistant to fatigue. Maybe this is due to the slide rule and drafting table generation that designed them. appeared first on Plane & Pilot Magazine.

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Flight Training Central

APRIL 29, 2024

It’s important for pilots to understand the operating requirements and restrictions regarding Special Use airspace (SUA). Pilots can request the status of SUA by contacting the using or controlling agency. Warning Areas Warning Areas are similiar to Restricted areas and is designed to warn pilots of potential danger.

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Plane and Pilot

DECEMBER 16, 2024

General aviation is driven by myriad forces. Inside the F2 youll find a generously sized instrument panel packed with Garmin avionics. Twin high-backed seats adjust on steeply raked rails to tailor headroom and legroom for a wide range of pilots. The post Return to Form appeared first on Plane & Pilot Magazine.

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Photographic Logbook

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

The year was 2024, but those aerial knights piloted steeds whose original designs first emerged from draftsmen's tables over a century earlier. Unfortunately, that airshow was cut short by a landing accident ending with a bruised pilot and a Fleet Model 1 biplane on its back in the middle of ORA's turf runway. 1934 De Havilland DH.82

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Aerotime

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Air taxi operations, executive jets, helicopters, and general aviation activities have been excluded in the interests of concision. Skycolors / Shutterstock In 2024, there have been just a small handful of commercial aviation events that have resulted in fatalities. Neither pilot was injured. No hay heridos.

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