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Bargain Buys on AircraftForSale: 1966 Piper Cherokee 180

Plane and Pilot

The most recent annual inspection was completed recently, and over the past few years, a number of significant items have been addressed. The post Bargain Buys on AircraftForSale: 1966 Piper Cherokee 180 appeared first on Plane & Pilot Magazine. For more information, email info@flyingfinance.com.

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Rare 1945 Grumman FM-2 Wildcat for Sale by Platinum Fighter Sales

Vintage Aviation News

With its unique configuration and rich history, this warbird presents an incredible opportunity for collectors, pilots, and aviation enthusiasts alike. Flown regularly, the Wildcat remains in annual inspection and is in excellent flying condition. Photo via Platinum Fighter Sales

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WWII Combat Veteran B-17 ‘The Pink Lady’ Update

Vintage Aviation News

Since then, The Pink Lady has become a familiar sight at numerous airshows, including events such as La Fert-Alais, Duxford, D-Day commemorations, and the Young Pilots’ Air Show. At this point, it received its current registration: F-AZDX.

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AVIATES Acronym Explained

Pilot Institute

As a pilot or aircraft owner, keeping your airplane airworthy is one of the most important things you can do. But remembering every inspection and maintenance rule can be tough. Each letter in AVIATES represents a specific maintenance check or inspection that Federal aviation regulations require in order to keep an aircraft airworthy.

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Keep Your iPad Airworthy: Annual Care Tips Every Pilot Should Know

iPad Pilot News

Keep Your iPad Airworthy: Annual Care Tips Every Pilot Should Know iPad Pilot News No, there isn’t a blue screen of death on the iPad, but it can quit. A pilot’s worst fearwas to look down at an EFB and see the infamous “blue screen of death” on an IFR flight while setting up for an approach.

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Buying Your First Airplane

Plane and Pilot

I am willing to wager that every pilot has at one time or another asked themselves the big question: Should I own my own airplane? pilot certificates and around 212,000 GA aircraft. Based on these statistics, it appears that a significant percentage of the pilot population, at least 15-20 percent, are also aircraft owners.

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Bargain Buys on AircraftForSale: 1947 ERCO 415-D Ercoupe

Plane and Pilot

Today, many Ercoupes have had rudder pedals installed, primarily to placate pilots unwilling to adapt to the simplicity of the original design. Fortunately, there are no obvious major issues, and its likely a thorough annual inspection would return it to the skies without too much trouble.

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