In this installment of Tips & Tricks from our readers, there are tips on everything from the importance of landing lights to how to tell if grease is still good to how to gauge how much fuel you have.
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Extra NG certified
The Extra NG (new generation) aircraft is the first totally composite/carbon fiber aerobatic aircraft from Extra Aircraft.
Limited edition celebrates 8,000th Cirrus aircraft
The Limited Edition includes just eight aircraft, according to company officials.
Would you fly more if it cost less?
Think there’s no way you could own an airplane? That belief is not based on objective facts, but opinion — an opinion that is largely based on erroneous information, supposition, and perhaps just a tinge of fear. The truth is you probably can afford to own an airplane.
Getting the lead out of avgas will require a concerted effort among pilots, FAA, fuel providers, and more
It’s going to take a concerted effort from everyone — from the FAA to general aviation pilots — to reduce lead emissions from avgas-burning airplanes.
A different view of the Air Force Museum
The drone video shows close-up views of aircraft that visitors to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force normally can’t see.
Tips & tricks from our readers
Tips from our readers on everything from hand propping your airplane to fuel efficiency and the importance of the flare.
New textbook introduces aircraft structures, systems and more
The book introduces aircraft to students in any aviation-related track of study, whether they are future mechanics/technicians, pilots, or aviation managers, according to Avotek officials.
Used aircraft sales spiked at end of 2020
After a plunge in sales in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, used aircraft sales rebounded in the fourth quarter, according to the International Aircraft Dealers Association.