The New Owner

Some aircraft ownership lessons are learned the hard way.

There are plenty of options, but each has its advantages and disadvantages.

Ideal conditions don’t happen often for aircraft owners, so celebrate them when they do.

There are things pilots can do to keep themselves and their aircraft prepared during extended periods of gray.

To maintain a vintage airplane in safe, reliable condition on a real-world budget, one must view the knowledge of its inner workings and maintenance as an entirely separate hobby in and of itself.

Even short flights can provide learning experiences that change how you fly.

For owners of older aircraft, there are several relatively low budget upgrades out there that can make a big difference in the cockpit.

There’s a lot to debate when it comes to buying an airplane for the first time.

It’s also important to occasionally push and even exceed the limits of your friendships to goad your aviation-loving friends to take the dive and join you in the ranks of airplane owners.

Performance numbers aren’t everything when it comes to finding the airplane that’s right for you.