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The Risk of Cheap Maintenance

Plane and Pilot

Image: Adobe Stock] Mechanic’s Trunk Annuals Just because a mechanic is willing to show up at the hangar with a box of tools from the back of his pickup on a Saturday afternoon doesn’t mean it is going to be a good long-term solution. This doesn’t mean you can’t have a mechanic perform maintenance in your hangar, though.

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High-Tech One Upmanship

Air Facts

Because of this situation, I had to learn how to flight plan a flight of 1,120 nm up in the flight levels from Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania (KMPO), where the airplane is hangared, to Key West. We would shoot some approaches there, then return IFR to PGD. When we reached the end of the departure runway, the moment of truth was at hand.

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Aviation shop rat

Air Facts

As I approached retiring from the company where I had worked for 25 years, I knew that I was going to buy a plane to use in my new venture and fly a lot more. The issue about getting a hangar and the necessary tools/toolbox is for another day, but I was learning about aviation life, meaning my wallet was getting real light.

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The Real Cost of Owning and Operating a Private Jet

Latatuide 33 Aviation

Hangar or Parking Fees Hangar fees for private jets can be substantial, especially in prime locations or major metropolitan areas. Costs vary widely based on location, aircraft size, and facility amenities, generally starting from $30,000 and going up to over $200,000 annually.

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Flying with the Old Breed—Max Karant’s Twin Comanche

Air Facts

We often cruised back to IAD in the twilight haze, asking for a “practice” ILS approach to get back in. His PA-30, also known as a Twinkie, had just come out of an extensive factory annual inspection. He was waiting for me at his hangar when I drove up. After introductions, Max slid the hangar doors open.

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Buying an Airplane

Plane and Pilot

You may lust after a vintage Beech Staggerwing , but a radial-engine tail-wheel airplane with unique quirks will need to be approached with a careful transition. In this day and age, finding a hangar, or even a tie-down spot, is a major undertaking, given the collapsing number of airports.

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Owning vs. Renting: The Best Option for Flight Training Explained

Pilot Institute

Higher commitment: Unlike renting, owning means taking on maintenance, inspections, and repairs yourself. Youll need to rent or own a hangar or tie-down spot, which adds to the overall responsibility. Beyond the purchase price, youll need to budget for operating costs and annual inspections. Its condition.