General Aviation

ForeFlight transformed cross-country flight planning from paper charts and manual calculations to iPad efficiency. This electronic flight bag application handles everything from route planning to...

The Cessna 210 Centurion dominated high-performance single-engine flying from 1960 through 1986. This retractable-gear workhorse combined speed, useful load, and six-seat capacity in ways few...

Carburetor ice can form even on warm summer days, silently robbing engine power and potentially causing engine failure. This phenomenon occurs when moisture in the...

As someone who has spent countless hours comparing aircraft specs for clients trying to make exactly this decision, I can tell you the King Air...

As someone who has owned piston aircraft, I can tell you that engine overhauls represent one of the largest expenses you’ll face. Understanding when engines...

Pilots shopping for high-performance singles often narrow their choices to the Beechcraft Bonanza and Cirrus SR22. Both aircraft cruise above 170 knots, carry four people...

Every pilot needs a medical certificate, but which class you need depends entirely on what kind of flying you’re doing. I’ve held all three classes...

The Diamond DA40 has become the primary trainer at many flight schools, replacing aging Cessna 172s and Piper Warriors. This Austrian-designed aircraft combines modern composite...

I got my tailwheel endorsement about ten years ago in a Citabria at a grass strip outside Austin. It was humbling – after 200 hours...

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...