Plane and Pilot
JANUARY 22, 2025
The airframe was all metal, with a fabric-covered wing, and the vertical stabilizer lacked the curved dorsal fairing of later 170s. A Garmin radio and transponder complete the modernization. First flown in 1948, the first Cessna 170s were essentially scaled-up 140s.
Plane and Pilot
JANUARY 20, 2025
This particular 108 is the dash three model, identifiable by the large vertical stabilizer. The radio and transponder are compact Becker units that fall easily to the left hand without taking up much panel space. It has a low 2,221 hours on the airframe with no known damage history.
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iPad Pilot News
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
Verify your ADS-B and GPS accessory firmware is up to date Your wireless accessories also have software installed on them, called firmware, that can be updated from time to time with stability and feature improvements. Make it a point to periodically check that you have the latest firmware installed on your portable ADS-B and GPS accessories.
Plane and Pilot
MARCH 25, 2025
A steam gauge airspeed indicator, Garmin G3X, autopilot, Garmin G5, transponder, fuel selector, accelerometer, and steam gauge altimeter were centered directly in front of me. Waghorn laughed and said as soon as youre stabilized, full power, and lets try again, now that you see what Im talking about.
Plane and Pilot
NOVEMBER 10, 2024
Currently, the SLSA version of the RV-12 in Standard Trainer trim costs $189,500, which includes a single-screen EFIS (Dynon HDX or Garmin G3X), Garmin GTR 200 comm radio and remote transponder. And when they got bent, it could take some time to get replacement parts from a non-U.S. The RV-12 is, of course, all metal.
Flying Magazine
MAY 15, 2024
Piper’s Cherokee Six appeals to pilots for some of the same reasons that other Cherokee models are popular, including stability, predictable handling, and reliability. Today’s Top Pick is a 1972 Piper PA-32-300 Cherokee Six. But the Six offers bonuses, including a larger cabin, more horsepower, and room for six.
Airspeed Junkie
AUGUST 2, 2024
With a maximum takeoff weight of 2,400 pounds and a maximum gross weight that ensures stability, this aircraft is robust enough to handle a variety of flying conditions. Performance Specifications The performance specifications of the Cessna 172 speak volumes about its versatility and dependability.
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