Cessna Cardinal RG
An easy step-up retrac, the 177RG has a comfortable cabin, pleasant handling and decent speed.
An easy step-up retrac, the 177RG has a comfortable cabin, pleasant handling and decent speed.
Again and again when we research the NTSB accident reports for the magazine’s Used Aircraft Guide feature, we find wrecks that might have been avoided if it weren’t for maintenance errors.
The low prices of piston twins can be beyond tempting. Before succumbing, do your homework on insurance, maintenance, training and realistic costs.
The Piper PA-30 series has an earned reputation for pleasant handling and efficiency, but stay ahead of the maintenance and training.
For a fee, this new third-party aeromedical consultation service could be the key to seamless FAA medical certification.
Pleasant handling, plenty of ramp appeal, plus North American Mustang pride built in.
If you want utility and ability without blowing up the budget, one of these four-place STOL-capable machines might be right for you.
No matter where you look in the general and business aviation markets you’ll find price increases—eye-widening ones—and I think it’s hindering safe aircraft ownership like nobody’s business.
Organization, reputation, experience on your aircraft type and the ability to communicate are just a few considerations.
A passenger-friendly Piper Lance or Saratoga is still a logical traveling single. Check the ADs and insurance.
Good load hauling and high-altitude performance, but expect to pay big for the right maintenance.