The Daunting Endeavor of Buying Your First Aircraft
Don’t venture too far into the weeds without first determining which direction you’d like to go.
November 23, 2022
How Not to Fall Off Your Airplane
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The Power of the Local Aviation Grapevine
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The Power of Modifying Your Prop and Wings
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Appreciating the Importance of Aircraft Logs
September 14, 2022
Tundra Tires Bring More Than Just Good Looks
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Three Lessons Learned From a Year of Airplane Ownership
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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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