Airplane Math: When Do Upgrades Make Economic Sense?
The calculus often comes down to avoiding becoming upside down, but not at the expense of enjoying your perfect airplane.
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Making an Old Panel New Again
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Jason McDowell is a private pilot and Cessna 170 owner based in Madison, Wisconsin. He enjoys researching obscure aviation history and serves as a judge for the National Intercollegiate Flying Association. He can be found on Instagram as @cessnateur.
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