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Analog, For the Right Reason

AV Web

Cold winds, low clouds, and scurfy ice accumulations on the few hangars there indicated that not only would the groundhog see his shadow on his official day, but he would probably find himself frozen with a coating of light rime ice on his fur. Tom is one of the lucky few around here who has an insulated and heated hangar.

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NTSB Delayed In Altitude Verification Of Collision Aircraft

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The radar scope in front of the controller working both aircraft showed the helicopter at 200 feet and that figure was transmitted directly from the Blackhawk’s Mode S transponder. The FDR and ADS-B on the plane put its altitude at 325 feet plus or minus 25 feet.

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This 1978 Cessna 152 Is an Ideal Flight School Workhorse ‘AircraftForSale’ Top Pick

Flying Magazine

For decades the 152 has been a favorite among flight schools and personal hangars alike for its forgiving flight characteristics, simple systems, and relatively modest operating costs. Pilots in search of a proven flight trainer or an affordable time builder might find this Cessna 152 a dependable and efficient choice.

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This 1967 Mooney M20C Mark 21 Is a Speedy, Stylish, Classic ‘AircraftForSale’ Top Pick

Flying Magazine

Equipped with a Garmin GNX 375 GPS/Mode S transponder with ADS-B In and Out, dual King KX-155 nav/coms, and 406 MHz ELT (battery expiring 2029), the aircraft is ready for serious cross-country flying whether you’re filing IFR or simply looking to navigate busy airspace with confidence.

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

Flying Magazine

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. Pilots looking for IFR readiness will appreciate the Garmin GMA 340 audio panel, Garmin 430W GPS/nav/com, GTX 327 transponder, and GDL 88 providing full ADS-B In and Out capabilities.

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Bargain Buys on AircraftForSale: 2011 Slepcev Storch

Plane and Pilot

The seller reports that it has always been hangared with no damage and has been well maintained and flown regularly. A uAvionix ADS-B transmitter provides ADS-B out duties and is paired with a Garmin GTX327 transponder. Built in 2011, this example is painted in the colors of German aircraft that operated in North Africa.

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Bargain Buys on AircraftForSale: 1972 Piper PA-28R-200 Arrow

Plane and Pilot

Indeed, nearly 135 hours per year is just what you want to see when it comes to reliability, and accordingly, this Arrow will likely prove to be more reliable and trouble-free than examples that have spent most of their time sitting unused in a hangar for months on end.