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Bargain Buys on AircraftForSale: 1966 Piper Cherokee 180

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Among the most popular general aviation types ever produced, Piper’s venerable PA-28 series is widely regarded as one of the easiest to own, maintain, and fly. A Garmin GPS/COM handles navigation and communication duties, and an updated transponder provides ADS-B Out capability.

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Bargain Buys on AircraftForSale: 2011 Slepcev Storch

Plane and Pilot

Its safe to say that, at one time or another, every single general aviation pilot has dreamed of owning and flying their own warbird. From fire-breathing P-51 Mustangs to T-6 Texans and more obscure types, the entire category attracts pilots of all types. The panel is small but functional.

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This 1981 Piper PA-44-180T Turbo Seminole Is a Versatile ‘AircraftForSale’ Top Pick

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Piper’s PA-44 Seminole received its type certificate in 1978, arguably at the height of niche formation in general aviation. The Seminole readily checked those boxes while its counter-rotating propellers gave pilots relief from worries about the possible failure of a critical engine and the resulting handling challenges.

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Bargain Buys on AircraftForSale: 1972 Piper PA-28 Cherokee

Plane and Pilot

With over 32,000 examples built since 1961, the Piper PA-28 Cherokee is one of the most iconic general aviation aircraft of all time. Commonly pitted against the similarly iconic Cessna 172 Skyhawk, the Cherokee has long been the default all-around, four-place airplane for pilots who prefer the low-wing configuration.

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Bargain Buys on AircraftForSale: 1967 Cessna 150G

Plane and Pilot

A Stratus transponder with ADS-B out ensures you can access Class Bravo and Charlie airports without concern. For such substantial cost savings, the next owner can chalk it up to patina and pocket the difference as they enjoy one of the most successful general aviation aircraft types ever produced.

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This 1970 Piper PA-28-140 Cherokee Cruiser Is a Period-Perfect ‘AircraftForSale’ Top Pick

Flying Magazine

Cessna is famous for making a splash in general aviation in the mid-1950s when the company rolled out its 172, a stable, high-wing, all-metal four-seater with tricycle landing gear that eased handling on the ground. You can read Aircraft For Sale: Today’s Top Pick at FLYINGMag.com daily.

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Risk Mitigation Through Defensive Flying

Plane and Pilot

These all seem pretty logical to us as drivers, but too much of the time, we don’t think defensively as pilots in our flying. If you maintain constant situational awareness and utilize all available resources, that’s conducive to safe general aviation operations.

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