Firing your flight instructor I found Rick Durden’s article “Upgrading Yourself: Make a Training Plan” in the February 2025 Aviation Consumer on point, except for the one-page sidebar: “Fire Your Instructor.” While I agree with his CFIs’ obligations, he puts most, if not all, the onus on instructors. He should follow up with some thoughts […]
In an insurance market that’s pushing older pilots out of complex airplanes, a worthy alternative to hanging up the wings for good could be stepping down into the world of Light Sport Aircraft.
Piper’s largest piston single is a logical step-up traveling machine, but budget big for the right maintenance.
Hangaring is one of the best things you can do for your bird, but with it comes compromise and risk.
Going for another rating or an endorsement or buying a plane and need a checkout? Do some homework first and save money and time during training.
The fixed-gear 177 gets high marks for responsive handling, clean looks and respectable performance.
As of this writing, G100UL high-octane unleaded avgas is on sale at two airports in California with more expected. What does the future hold for users?
It’s only an RV-12—a little ELSA with 100 HP. A modern trainer. Years in the making, our early-gen 12 kit project is almost ready to fly and I’m already getting stomach cramps from the fear of ham-fisting the little bird around the local patch—free entertainment for the tower cab. Seriously, I’ve flown the little RV-12 […]
CFIs have several options when it comes time to recertify, with electronic flight instructor refresher courses being the most popular. We review AOPA’s.
Prices are up on propeller overhauls and repair, but the good shops do a lot more than minimum standards and that can make them last longer.
Turbine-like performance, but bring your A-game to the cockpit and don’t skimp on maintenance.
Tailwheel ownership can be amazingly rewarding, but making a purchase decision in haste can be a financial nightmare or even kill you.
