Eventually, the temptation is too much to resist, and your lifelong desire to have a personal set of wings can only be satisfied by taking the plunge into aircraft ownership. There are potentials for disappointment and dissatisfaction when entering into aeronautical...
As an aircraft owner, it is tempting to seek cost-effective solutions for maintenance to minimize expenses. However, opting for cheap maintenance services without considering the potential risks can have dire consequences for both safety and the long-term value of the aircraft....
After getting married in 1990, my wife, Jill, and I spent several years restoring a 1946 Stinson 108. Serial number 256 made this early variant a dash nothing. The intent was to own an airplane capable of visiting each state in...