Going to the Birds, And How Not To
Here’s a list of what to look for and what questions to ask when shopping around for a hangar.
Here’s a list of what to look for and what questions to ask when shopping around for a hangar.
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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