Monthly Archives: August 2010

Preventative Maintenance: What can you do yourself?

By laura | Published: August 31, 2010
Some aircraft buyers have been asking….”Can I do the maintenance myself?” While doing some of the maintenance yourself on your used aircraft can help you save some money, make sure you really know what you are doing. According to the FAA regulations, pilots (who are not A&Ps) are allowed to perform “Preventative Maintenance” on their [...]
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Freight Dog Days

By laura | Published: August 27, 2010
A few years ago, I was flying freight in a Cessna 210. My route was usually Tampa to Miami, with the occasional stop in West Palm Beach, Ft. Lauderdale, Orlando, and a few other places. I did this two to three times a night, racking in about 7 hours of flight time a day. A [...]
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Determining the Airplane for You

By laura | Published: August 25, 2010
So you’ve decided to buy your first airplane. It can be an exciting, yet nerve-wracking experience. Here’s a few tips to get you started. What are your needs? Will you be flying short business trips that usually involve you  and the occasional passenger? Or do you need a family airplane that can fit you, the [...]
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Which Type of Flight School is Best?

By laura | Published: August 17, 2010
When researching flight training, everyone will come across the decision to go to a FAA part 141 or part 61 flight school. I am often asked which is better. The truth is, neither. Both schools have their advantages and disadvantages, however, both will lead you to your goal of being an FAA certified pilot. Part [...]
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How to Save Money During Flight Training

By laura | Published: August 10, 2010
As a Certified Flight Instructor, I am often faced with students with a big dream to fly, but not as much financial backing as they would like. Trying to help students cut costs during flight training without cutting corners is a big challenge, but there are a few tips to help. When you decide to [...]
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Doing a Leaseback

By laura | Published: August 4, 2010
So you just bought yourself a 2003 Cessna 172. This happens to be what your local flight school is looking for. You know that your budget is a little tight now, and that you won’t be using the airplane ALL the time. Should you lease your used aircraft back to the flight school? It could [...]
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