As general aviation pilots, we know that proper maintenance and care can extend the life of an airplane nearly indefinitely. We see example after example of nicely-restored classics that are maintained in better-than-new condition. Still, there’s something to be said for...
Oftentimes, the perfect airplane isn’t perfect for any one particular reason but rather because it offers a compelling balance of qualities that makes it enjoyable to own and fly. Such an airplane might not have the most powerful engine or a...
Sometimes, less is more. Among the wide selection of complex, high-performance aircraft with IFR-capable instrument panels available for sale, a simple, basic alternative can present certain advantages. This is certainly the case with this smart-looking 1975 Cessna 150M available for $48,000...
Most classic aircraft under $100,000 have needs. Whether the panel is antiquated with barely functional radios, the engine approaching the recommended time before overhaul (TBO), or the paint and interior ragged, there are almost always several items on the “to-do” list....
It’s not every day that one can find an airplane that combines cross-country capability, a 200-horsepower fuel-injected engine, and retractable tailwheel gear. It’s even more unusual to locate such an airplane that’s under 25 years old with only 360 hours of...
At some point, anyone who has dreamed of aircraft ownership has also dreamed of piloting their own Piper Cub with the door wide open as they lazily meander over fragrant hayfields in the waning golden light of a perfect summer evening....