Vintage Aviation News

MARCH 31, 2025

When working on historical aircraft restoration, Mike Porter takes a balanced approach by blending authenticity with user-friendliness. The cockpit of the PT-17 is more streamlined, has a better layout, and is overall more comfortable than earlier biplane aircraft. This PT-17 has also opened many doors, or cockpits, for Mike.

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Airplanes Cockpit Pilot Annual Inspection 105

Air Facts

DECEMBER 18, 2024

In 2017, I got hired to be the personal pilot for a family in Pennsylvania flying their high-tech, all glass cockpit $5m, Pilatus PC-12NG single engine turboprop. I got hired to be the personal pilot on an all glass cockpit $5m, Pilatus PC-12NG. We would shoot some approaches there, then return IFR to PGD.

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Clearance Airplanes Annual Inspection Pilot 96

Air Facts

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Beginning almost forty years ago, I spent time in the cockpit with a series of pilots whose influence I have only recently started to appreciate. Beginning almost forty years ago, I spent time in the cockpit with a series of pilots whose influence I have only recently started to appreciate. I’ve been a lucky man, indeed.

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General Aviation Checkride Pilot Cockpit 52

Pilot Institute

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Cockpit instruments and equipment also tend to be configured differently. Beyond the purchase price, youll need to budget for operating costs and annual inspections. Budget and Financing Options So, how do you plan to finance your life in the cockpit? Some are sinkers, while others are floaters. Its condition.

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Airplanes Pilot Annual Inspection General Aviation 52