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First Trip to Oshkosh as an Owner Feels Like a Journey Home

Even though help was needed to get there, arriving at AirVenture was all this pilot hoped it would be.
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Finding the Perfect Hangar Isn’t So Easy

When the search for an aircraft home starts late, a stressful chase ensues, and lessons are learned.
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Choose Your Mount—The Maules Do it All

From load-carrying ability to performance, Maule aircraft deliver 'numerous and legitimate' benefits but can be tricky to land.
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The Arduous Task of Getting an Airplane Home

Good friends, a good plan, and a little bit of danger gets the author’s new pride and joy home just in time for ...
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Paint Schemes Often an Unfortunate Afterthought

While we plan nearly every aspect of our airplane purchase, the colors it wears can be pure luck.
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A Glimpse Into ‘The Good Life’ Provides Reflection

An opportunity to test out a gleaming new piece of machinery gives this pilot some surprising thoughts.
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Lack of Planning Spoils an Epic Journey

How to get an airplane home, checking tasks off your list along the way? There was a plan, but reality intervened.
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Doing the Safety Dance

While cool accessories are fun, don’t forget the gear that can make your aircraft safer.
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The Practical Endurance of the Piper Cherokee Six

FLYING investigates what it's like to own, maintain, and fly the original Cherokee Six.
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When Considering Practicality, Keep Fun in Mind

If the logical choice robs you of the experiences you want to have, is it really the best choice?
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