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.
The calculus often comes down to avoiding becoming upside down, but not at the expense of enjoying your perfect airplane.
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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