new owner

Often it’s better to go with an airplane with plenty of capabilities that you can grow into rather than out of.

Some aircraft ownership lessons are learned the hard way.

Ergonomics is one aspect few people consider in selecting an airplane to buy.

Many owners select tail numbers with personal meaning, and some are assigned to the aircraft types they display.

Garmin’s GI 275 flight instruments update a 1953 Cessna 170B panel without sacrificing its original round gauge aesthetic.

When traveling to Oshkosh, don’t forget the pizza delivery, solar lights, and storm shelters.

During an instrument panel upgrade, problems can turn into not-too-terribly expensive opportunities for adding functionality and reliability.

If we can collectively intervene and convince the neglectful owners to pass their machines on to people committed to maintaining them, we all benefit.

When considering a panel upgrade, here are four things to consider when determining what end benefits justify the expense.

Predicting future headaches with your new aircraft means becoming an amateur detective.