How to Beat the Summer Heat When Flying
Tips for when the weather gets warmer, and both pilots and aircraft struggle.
CESSNA 150
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Knowing When to Call the NTSB
When things go wrong, it may seem like high drama, but there are rules for notification of aircraft incidents and accidents.
This 1967 Cessna 150 Is a Modified, Tail-Dragging ‘AircraftForSale’ Top Pick
Many 150s have been converted to tailwheel landing gear, but they remain rare sights.
Ice on the Wings Brings About a Near-Miss Episode
Dealing with the weather predicament once presented an unexpected and harrowing learning opportunity.
This 1979 Beechcraft 77 Skipper Is a Rare, Roomy ‘AircraftForSale’ Top Pick
The two-seater was designed to correct problems student pilots encountered with other trainers.
This 1972 Cessna 150L Is a Rugged, Versatile ‘AircraftForSale’ Top Pick
A legendary trainer, the Cessna 150 makes a sensible personal aircraft for individuals and couples.
Weight, Weight, Don’t Tell Me
A long-ago flight out of Dallas almost ended in a total loss.
Today’s Top Aircraft For Sale Pick: 1975 Beechcraft A24R Sierra
Beechcraft’s Sierra is rare compared with competing models from Piper and Cessna but has unique features that endear it to many pilots.
More Training Aircraft in Reach with FAA’s Proposed MOSAIC Rule
If the NPRM transitions to an official rule, several of the aircraft that currently make up the training fleet could be legally flown with a sport pilot certificate.
Is It Possible to Legally Fly a Cessna 150 as an LSA?
The requirement for light sport aircraft is a maximum gross weight of no more than 1,320 pounds for land-based aircraft.
