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Getting a Pre-Buy Inspection on a Used Airplane

By laura | Published: July 7, 2010
When buying a used airplane, you want to be very careful. Many used airplanes on the market right now are around 30 years old or older. Being old doesn’t mean that the airplane isn’t in good shape, but you just need to verify the condition before you decide to purchase. One way to do this is [...]
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Is it smart to “share” an airplane?

By laura | Published: June 28, 2010
When buying a used aircraftor airplane, you want to make sure it fits your needs. Many people end up with an airplane that doesn’t suit there needs because they buy something based on what they think they might like, or only what they think they can afford. Buying an airplane solely based on the purchase [...]
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How old does a child have to be to fly in an airplane?

By laura | Published: June 24, 2010
Just this past February, I was blessed with a beautiful baby boy. Since his father and I are both pilots, one of the questions I hear the most is, “How old does he have to be to fly in an airplane?” The Federal Aviation Administration does not regulate age requirements for airplanes. A child can [...]
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Do you need a seaplane rating to fly a floatplane?

By laura | Published: June 22, 2010
Yes, you absolutely need a seaplane rating to fly as Pilot in Command (PIC) of a floatplane. The great thing about the seaplane rating is it is considered an “add-on” rating. This means that if you are a commercial pilot and you get your seaplane rating, you are automatically a commercial rated seaplane pilot. Same thing if you [...]
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