A clean-looking Piper can still hide grime, oil, bug residue, and other contamination in places that are easy to overlook. Learn five commonly neglected areas of your aircraft—and practical ways to clean them properly while protecting the surfaces underneath.
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With only a few clicks and less than 10 minutes time invested, I had an actual quote, with premium, and ability to adjust liability and physical damage coverage in real time. More importantly, the price was remarkably comparable other aviation insurance brokerage companies.
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released its Transition Plan for Unleaded Aviation Gasoline, which provides a roadmap to safely integrate unleaded fuel into the general aviation fleet.
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By Rocky Landsverk Have you been mostly done upgrading your plane since 2015? If not, you might be...
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Electronic ignition systems can offer benefits such as easier starts, smoother engine operation, and reduced maintenance, but they are not the right upgrade for every aircraft or owner.
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AV Guardian exists for those moments you don’t see coming:
the bird you never spot until it’s too late, the impact you never expected
at cruise altitude, the risk you didn’t think applied to your kind of flying.
Discover how BetterPlane helps Piper owners digitize aircraft logbooks, track maintenance, manage documents,a and stay ahead of inspections with AI-powered record keeping.
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McFarlane Alaska is proud to announce the acquisition of the T3 Tailwheel product line, officially...
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For pilots who have spent years saying, “I’d love to fly Alaska someday,” this may be the perfect opportunity to turn someday into this summer.
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Northern Adventures turns a bucket-list dream into a guided aviation odyssey. A fully guided Alaska adventures that combine aviation, sightseeing, premium lodging, wildlife excursions, and carefully coordinated logistics into one unforgettable experience.
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) 2026-10R1 to alert the aviation community about potential safety concerns involving torso restraint systems and seat belts in general aviation aircraft. While the bulletin is advisory and not mandatory, it underscores risks that could contribute to serious injuries or fatalities in accidents.
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The Piper PA-11 Cub Special occupies a unique place in aviation history, blending classic Cub simplicity with subtle design improvements that paved the way for later models. Produced in the late 1940s as an evolution of the iconic J-3, it remains a lightweight, two-seat aircraft prized by pilots for its balance of performance, handling, and vintage charm.
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Alpha Aviation Inc. has introduced a lower-cost FAA-PMA electric fuel transfer pump designed as a replacement for commonly used Facet systems in a range of legacy aircraft.
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The Federal Aviation Administration has approved a new turbocharger exhaust clamp designed to address a long-standing reliability issue affecting tens of thousands of turbocharged general aviation aircraft.
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When an accident report hits the wires, most people see a headline. Mechanics see something different. Reflections on the MD-11 Accident.
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We own and operate two of them: N104CP, a 1966 Twin Comanche B, and N1111H, a 1964 model. What keeps drawing us back to this airplane is simple: decent cruise speed (fast), cheap to fly, haul just about anything you can fit inside, and do it with style — this plane is gorgeous! The Twin Comanche manages to deliver all of these characteristics with ease.
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