Cessna 210

A Commander 114B proves not so slow after all.

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

If the airplane is safe and mechanically sound, a Stinson that’s a bit shabby opens it up to buyers of modest means.

Volcanic ash clouds can foul aircraft engines, ruin aircraft exteriors and have hot, poisonous gasses that can be deadly for pilots.

The lure of the Hawaiian Islands calls to pilots—especially those who love the natural pursuits they offer, such as surfing, hiking, and diving.

Buyers should be ready to pounce on their dream machine.

Shopping for an aircraft is a long process in which patience, shrewdness, and luck are helpful.

Knowing your mission can help narrow the field of candidates.

There is something about multiengine airplanes that excites private pilots, compelling them to spend hours at Trade-A-Plane, Controller and other aircraft marketplaces, sifting through ads for Cessna 310s and Ted Smith Aerostars. While some of the interest may be rooted in aviation pop-culture fantasy, ranging from the 1950s television series “Sky King” to the 2017 […]

Lack of experience rarely leads to the outcome of this Colorado mission.