Beechcraft Bonanza

While pilots enjoy talking about speed, climb and fuel economy, some just want to feel comfortable.

A Commander 114B proves not so slow after all.

Piston-powered, high-performance airplanes with good utility hold their value over decades.

A chance flight in a 1957 Bonanza helps seal the deal.

Buyers should be ready to pounce, but not too quickly.

The ‘right airplane’ becomes a variable as kids grow up and our needs evolve.

Shopping for airplanes is fun until it gets serious. As with many endeavors that eventually lead to major decisions, digging into the details can leave us disappointed, frustrated, and even frightened. Aircraft prices, after all, are scary these days. I have been looking for an airplane that can haul my family of four at a […]

Knowing your mission can help narrow the field of candidates.

When buying an airplane, emotions can outweigh logic.

Going places in small airplanes is rewarding but requires compromises.