When it's Time To Renew Your Medical

Are You Ready for Your Next Medical?
By Plane & Pilot

More and more pilots show up on the AME's doorstep armed with the wrong or not enough paperwork to pass an FAA medical exam. That could be mean waiting a half year or more for the FAA to issue a medical when you could have been issued a certificate on the spot if you only had the right paperwork in place to support an otherwise approved medical condition.

Avoiding and Surviving Bird Strikes

By Meg Godlewski

Ahead of us some 1,000 feet down the runway there was a bald eagle standing on the centerline, scarfing down the carcass of what looked like a large white rabbit. We brought the aircraft to a stop as the bird stopped its feeding frenzy and hopped toward us, spreading its wings and obviously saying, "Come at me, bro!" in eagle.

Bargain Buys on AircraftForSale: 1962 Cessna 175 Skylark

By Jason McDowell

Introduced in 1958 as a more powerful 172, the Skylark was originally equipped with a 180 hp geared version of Continental's O-300. While owners generally enjoy the engine and report good reliability, it came with a relatively short overhaul interval/TBO of 1,200 hours and challenging parts and service availability. This unique Skylark eliminates these concerns entirely with a 230 hp Continental O-470R.

Maules Are All That

By Scott Perdue

It's true, Maule pilots do it on dirt, sand, gravel, grass or any straight stretch of open area at least 250 feet long. And they have more fun!

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