The New Owner

They might not apply to all but certainly will be legitimate to some.

Now is the time to watch for buying opportunities being pulled out of their hangars for the first time in months.

Transportation to and from a mechanic is a common challenge with which every pilot must cope from time to time.

Testing and evaluating the effect of altering the aviation experience can become a hobby of its own.

Putting aside savings in case of an emergency is warranted, but the question is, how much?

Grim reality is that aircraft ownership subjects many to financial stress and extended periods of frustration.

Searching for a place to house an airplane often comes with lengthy, decades-long waiting lists.

When purchasing one’s first aircraft, buyers often spend little to no time evaluating their checklists and flows.

Pilot finds his airport strikes a perfect balance of enough activity to be interesting but small enough to foster a community environment.

Each of these items has been tested and found to make this pilot’s airplane ownership just a little bit easier or more enjoyable.