Every hour you fly accrues overhaul debt - here's the per-Hobbs-hour math that prevents a $38,000 maintenance bill from landing as a surprise.
TowerUnder MOSAIC, legacy airplanes are cheaper to buy but variable to own, while new-builds cost far more upfront with predictable ownership.
TowerThe FAA is expanding BasicMed to 12,500 lbs and seven occupants - but the rule isn't in effect yet. Here's what changes and what to watch.
TowerBuying an airplane hides six-figure risks in title, liens, logbooks, and taxes - here's the due diligence that protects your money.
TowerChandler approved 29 new executive hangars - here's what the general aviation hangar shortage means for storing your airplane.
TowerRadio Hangar explores Los Angeles County, ADS-B, and the Property-Tax Bill That Followed Pilots Home From the Ramp.
TowerRadio Hangar explores The FAA Updates Its Unleaded Avgas Transition Plan and What It Means for Your Airplane's Next Fill-Up.
TowerRadio Hangar explores The 1975 Cessna T Three Ten R, a Glass-Panel Twin That Made This Week's AircraftForSale Top Pick.
TowerA 31-year-old FBO line tech earned his private certificate and bought his own airplane, debunking the myth that flying is only for the wealthy.
TowerLine worker Mike McCoy owns his own airplane on FBO wages, proving affordable aircraft ownership is a real, working-class path into aviation.
TowerHartzell amended its Navigator propeller STC to add the Bonanza A36, G36, and A36TC, giving owners an easy, legal upgrade path.
TowerContinental expanded warranty coverage on its certified AvGas engines and eligible factory overhauls - here's what it means for piston owners.
TowerAircraft leases, liability, and insurance gaps can cost pilots their certificate - here's what AOPA says every owner and partner needs in writing.
TowerAn artist drew on a Piper Archer's protective wrap at Oshkosh - and it's a lesson in FAA rules on reversible vs. permanent aircraft modifications.
TowerThe unwritten rules of walking the Oshkosh flightline - from why you never touch a prop to why the lawn chairs face outward.
RampLycoming extended TBO to 2,600 hours on many engines - here's what the new overhaul interval means for owners, buyers, and flight schools.
TowerBefore signing an aircraft leaseback or rental agreement, know exactly where liability sits - the fine print can follow you long after the engine stops.
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