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Johnson Creek Airport: Idaho’s Most Challenging Strip
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The Diamond DA40 has become the primary trainer at many flight schools, replacing aging Cessna 172s and Piper…
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Minam Lodge: Oregon’s Fly-In Only Wilderness Resort
Minam Lodge sits in Oregon’s Eagle Cap Wilderness, accessible only by aircraft, horse, or a 14-mile hike. I…
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Hangar vs Tie-Down: Aircraft Storage Options
Where you park your airplane might seem like a simple decision, but it affects maintenance costs, aircraft condition,…
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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…
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How to Get Your Tailwheel Endorsement
I got my tailwheel endorsement about ten years ago in a Citabria at a grass strip outside Austin.…
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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 –…
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Best Backcountry Planes Under $100K
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