Do Safety Devices Save Money?
Do we really need more safety equipment? Just get a safe airplane and you don’t need more safety devices, right?
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SUN ‘n FUN, the Annual Spring Break for Pilots
In April pilots flock to Lakeland Florida just like a flock of geese heading south. Lakeland and the Lakeland Linder airport are the home of Sun’N fun, the annual spring break for pilots.
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Risks and Rewards of Refurbishment
Can spending money on an old aircraft save me money? Well, maybe. Think of how we “price” our...
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When Spending Money Can Save You Money
Can spending money on an old aircraft save me money? Well, maybe. Think of how we “price” our...
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Aerial Overlanding: A fun, adventurous way to travel
Piper Cherokee Six taxiing on the grass field at Fowlmere Airfield in Duxford, England, for an...
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Flights Over Water: A cautionary tale and some tips to fly safely
Photo by Jack Fleetwood (www.jackfleetwood.com) Growing up in the center of Iowa’s boating world...
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Aircraft Financing: Options for borrowing to buy
In my experience, most aircraft are owned for less than five years. Think about it, you buy a...
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Complex Aircraft Issues: Ratings, costs, and insurance
Piper Arrow 200 Photo by Jack Fleetwood (www.JackFleetwood.com) When I started flying, I could not...
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Out of Hibernation, In the Air Again: Getting your airplane prepped for flying season
I think most can agree that this has been quite a unique winter. Some pilots did not fly because...
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How to Sell Your Aircraft
When I think about the term “affordable flying,” I think about an old Kenny Rogers song. There was...
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Moving Up the Ladder: Consider this before buying a bigger plane
Piper Navajo Photo by Jack Fleetwood (www.jackfleetwood.com) Are you thinking of changing your...
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Limited Rental: Can I rent to my friends?
Have I talked about the term “pilot math” before? I usually discuss pilot math when I am sharing...
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Store, Fly or Both
If you plan to store your airplane, treat the fluid and protect the engine from corrosion with a...
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Learning to Buy or Buying to Learn: Which ownership path is better?
Not surprisingly, I regularly get calls from people who have decided that they want to learn to...
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When to Fly Past TBO, and When It’s Dangerous
Photo by Brian Burger In the world of aircraft maintenance, few things come close to being as...
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How Much is that Gem in the Hangar: Determining the Right Value for your Aircraft
Photo by Jack Fleetwood Through the years, most aircraft have increased in value. We all should...
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Flying Season Prep: Be Ready for any Flying Scenario
Photo by Jack Fleetwood www.JackFleetwood.com The holidays are over and I have started...
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FloatPlanes & Insurance: Why you need to get a quote before you get floats
Ray Cook’s Super Cub on floats. Photo courtesy of Ray Cook Must be something in the air…or...
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Cost-sharing, Cost-Saving
A better Piper aircraft ownership option is to just share the cost of operating the general aviation aircraft. In this case maybe the owner could just share the costs of owning the aircraft with another person or several people, but not share the actual ownership of the aircraft. There are a couple of problems associated with sharing the costs that need to be addressed.
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Flying on Skis: Consider the risks and the options
This 1963 Piper Super Cub is equipped with combination skis, which allow operation on snow and dry...
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