Aircraft Ownership

The California legislature passed a leaded avgas ban for 2031. There’s a fleet-wide, high-octane unleaded avgas that is ready to go, but distributors won’t deliver.

In many cases, more than the existing weight and balance report shows. When in doubt, roll it up on the scales.

Maintenance-related accidents may be due to mistakes or maintenance left undone—as an owner, you can reduce the risk of a maintenance-related event.

Tools to help protect you should something go wrong, and to help you keep that something going wrong from ever happening.

It’s in Aviation Consumer’s DNA to inspire pilots to fly—and to attract new aviators to the skies. And what compels most prospective pilots to start lessons, or keep flying? A special airplane. We know because we’re built that way too. That’s why we’re pleased to announce the 2025 Ultimate FLYING Giveaway. The grand prize winner […]

Being a superior customer can pay huge dividends when you need service the most.

The low prices of piston twins can be beyond tempting. Before succumbing, do your homework on insurance, maintenance, training and realistic costs.

Organization, reputation, experience on your aircraft type and the ability to communicate are just a few considerations.

If you don’t, it could cost you money in the long run.

The long, torturous road to replace 100LL with an unleaded alternative just got longer and more torturous as the FAA temporarily halted testing on the two leading candidate fuels in May. The agency said its testing revealed differences significant enough with 100LL to obviate further testing.