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A lien on an airplane means a third party has an ownership interest in it. Never buy an airplane without proof there are no outstanding liens.

A professionally applied ceramic coating protects and preserves a high-end finish, but stressing areas of body filler can make the finish come off in sheets.

With a sharp eye you can save money on pre-owned gear, but buy from reputable sources and consult with your installer, first.

Buy the best one you can find.

A Cessna Cardinal radio stack makes for a good example of how you might get modern IFR capability for a rock-bottom investment.

Pick the wrong flight school and you can lose your entire training budget with nothing to show for it.

Operating out of unimproved runways takes a toll on a Cessna nosewheel, but upgrading the shimmy damper can help over the long term.

Fastest of the single-engine turboprops, with the highest useful load and new Garmin avionics, the newest Epic targets the owner-flown market.

The landscape is shifting when it comes to choosing either one of these worthy apps. We summarize major differences to help the buying decision.

Cirrus and smart pitot heat I read the Cirrus SR G7+ flight trial in the June 2025 issue of Aviation Consumer and see that the pitot heat rocker switch has been removed from the bolster panel in favor of Cirrus’ Smart Pitot Heat system, which automatically comes on (under engine power) when the temperature is […]

We have kept a close eye on the safety record of the Cirrus SR series since the beginning. Things weren’t so good at first—excellent training has paid off.

It’s among the best light twins for traveling, but commit to plenty of good maintenance and training.