The Adventure of Preparing for The First Annual Inspection
Going up against the clock meant planning was crucial.
Cessna 170
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Finally, It’s Time To Solo
As this pilot gets ready to go in the air alone for the first time in 19 years, lots of thoughts come and go.
The Final Moments of Checkout Training Bring an Unexpected Fear
Flying his own Cessna 170 makes this pilot look inward and face his own insecurities.
Should Airplane Sweepstakes Give Non-Owners an Edge?
Now that he owns an aircraft, this pilot thinks that luck and fortune should smile on aspiring owners.
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.
Husky National STOL Returns to the Grass Strip at Paradise City
The short takeoff and landing demo event at Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo brought fun and excitement to the springtime aviation gathering.
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.
A Stunning Coincidence Leads to a Fix for the ‘Colossal Mistake’
Friends and an amazing stroke of luck give the writer a solution to a self-inflicted engine problem.
The ‘Colossal Mistake’ May Lead to a Colossal Bill
A first-lesson faux pas caused damage, although it wasn’t readily apparent.
The First Lesson in the New Airplane? Overly Eventful
A ‘colossal screwup’ leaves our rookie reeling, and wondering if there’s more to come.
