ownership

In the long run, we plan to be a regular destination for pilots, as well as those pursuing flight training or anyone with even the slightest interest in learning to fly.

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.

Emotions aside, the aircraft you thought you wanted might be the one you can’t wait to get rid of.

The FAA-NASA ASRS program, vital for aviation safety, is under review. Pilots urged to submit supportive comments by July 7.

Industry leaders are concerned about price increases and supply issues in an already inflated market.

The first application for Garmin’s Emergency Autoland on a piston-powered airplane, Cirrus announced today that the FAA-certified Safe Return with autothrottle will be standard on the SR G7+ series models. The first application for Garmin’s Emergency Autoland was nearly six years ago and until now has been limited to turbine-powered aircraft. With a single push […]

With top shops turning pistons away, plus skyrocketing costs and parts shortages, the decision to step up to turbine power is becoming easier.

But so is picking the right light sport model. The Van’s RV-12 series is one top pick for handling, build quality and the latest tech.

Hangaring is one of the best things you can do for your bird, but with it comes compromise and risk.

It’s only an RV-12—a little ELSA with 100 HP. A modern trainer. Years in the making, our early-gen 12 kit project is almost ready to fly and I’m already getting stomach cramps from the fear of ham-fisting the little bird around the local patch—free entertainment for the tower cab. Seriously, I’ve flown the little RV-12 […]

Of course you can keep flying just fine with iron gyros and analog engine gauges. But for some, repair costs should rule the decision to ditch them forever.

In an aviation insurance market that targets aging pilots in complex aircraft, SkyWatch says it takes a high-tech and more flexible approach to underwriting.