How to Get Your Tailwheel Endorsement
I got my tailwheel endorsement about ten years ago in a Citabria at a grass strip outside Austin. It was humbling – after 200 hours...
Aircraft Ownership Costs: Beyond the Purchase Price
Everyone focuses on the purchase price when buying an airplane. “$75,000 for a nice 182!” sounds great until you realize you’ll spend another $15,000-$25,000 per...
Instrument Rating: How Weather Flying Works
Getting your instrument rating changes everything about how you fly. You’re not just a fair-weather pilot anymore – you can punch through clouds, fly in...
Best Backcountry Planes Under $100K
Finding an affordable backcountry aircraft doesn’t mean compromising on capability. Several proven designs deliver exceptional short-field performance, rugged construction, and bush flying characteristics while staying...
McCall Airport: Idaho’s Premier Mountain Flying Destination
McCall Municipal Airport (KMYL) serves as Idaho’s premier mountain flying destination, sitting at 5,024 feet elevation in the Payette National Forest. This small airport provides...
Commercial Pilot License: Requirements and Cost
The Commercial Pilot License (CPL) is your ticket to getting paid to fly. While private pilots can only share expenses with passengers, commercial pilots can...
ADS-B In vs Out: What Pilots Actually Need
ADS-B technology transformed general aviation in 2020 when the FAA mandated equipage. Understanding the difference between ADS-B In and Out determines which equipment you need...
Flight Instructor Career: Salary and Path
Becoming a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) is one of the most common paths for pilots building flight time toward airline careers. But the CFI role...
Aviation Headset Guide: ANR vs Passive
Your headset’s the one piece of gear you wear every single flight. Cheap one gives you headaches after an hour, expensive one makes flying way...
Piper Cherokee 140 vs 180: Performance Differences
Comparing the Cherokee 140 versus 180 has gotten complicated with all the opinions and outdated information flying around. As someone who has flown both variants...
Stay in the loop
Get the latest aircraft insider updates delivered to your inbox.