Backcountry Pilot

Time for some new shoes for my 1961 Cessna 172 B. Three questions: 1) Should I go with Air Hawks and Leak Guard tubes for about $360, or is it worth about $500 to go with Condor and Air Stop tubes?...

So I am looking into purchasing a plane, and when I spoke with their mechanic, he mentioned that he does not cut the filters at oil changes to check for metal. Besides that fact that it is common practice...

Well, we agreed on a price for the Cherokee 180 I was looking at. Are any of you familiar with any mechanics near SHD in VA that you would recommend for a detailed prebuy? The plane is at W13 Eagle's...

I'm looking into a particular Cherokee 180, and the gentleman said he uses 80 kts on final. To me, that sounds really fast. I think I use to approach in a Cherokee 140 I rented around 65 knots. May...

So I found a plane that appears to be in pretty good condition. The engine was overhauled 100 hrs and 4 years ago. Thing is, it was a field overhaul by an A&P. Would that be an immediate dealbreaker...

So after talking about it on here for friggin years, I'm finally ready to buy a plane. I have a really good partner lined up. Every plane I seem to find has had its last overhaul in the mid 90s, and...

In the near future I am going to look at an early C150 for my first purchase. Early model, good paint and maintenance history, basic VFR instruments. Mid time engine with a 90's overhaul, and cylinders...

Just went to see Planes with the wife. Think we were the only ones there without kids. Found it quite entertaining, but I am also a fan of a lot of Pixar stuff. The flying in the movie was more...