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Flying Off Boring Break-In Hours Leads to a Neat Adventure

As the author deals with a case of deja vu, some well-networked friends make a sometimes mundane task a lot more fun.
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Dornier’s Do-29 Broke Ground in STOL Before It Was Fashionable

The clean-sheet design harnessed mechanical complexity in pursuit of incredible performance.
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Sometimes, Leaving More Things to Chance Can Be a Good Thing

While lots of us aviation types can be very analytical, for one couple, a bit less of a plan worked out well.
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Frustrated by a Seller’s Market? These Aircraft Might Be Your Solution

Some undervalued types are lurking among the other pricey classified ads.
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The Avtek 400 Was Literally One of a Kind

This proof-of-concept aircraft led to big plans that unfortunately were never realized.
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A Thrilling Winter Adventure Provides Inspiration for Aircraft Upgrades

A budding owner learns that while his Cessna seems modest, it also provides a world of opportunity.
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The Luscombe 8 Offers a Unique Trip Back in Time

This stick-and-rudder star offers nimble handling and light sport flexibility.
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In the Search for Rare Parts, Networking and Planning Can Save You

Owner groups, and thinking ahead, can make an airplane with hard-to-find parts much less stressful to own.
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Searching, Sleuthing, and Pizza Money End the Saga of ‘The Colossal Mistake’

The engine repairs finally took place, but getting them done took a little bit of everything.
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A Stunning Coincidence Leads to a Fix for the ‘Colossal Mistake’

An old friend, a new friend, and an amazing stroke of luck create a solution to a self-inflicted engine problem.
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