Tag Archives: Cessna 172S

Factors To Consider When Shopping For A Used Airplane

Posted on March 21, 2020 by mwflyer

by Pete Schoeninger Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2020 issue Q: I need help deciding which of two Bonanzas to buy. Two friends are going to sell their 1980 and 1981 F33A Bonanzas and pool their resources to buy … Continue reading →

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PLBs & Satellite Messengers – Are They Worth Buying?

Posted on December 1, 2019 by mwflyer

by Pete Schoeninger Published in Midwest Flyer – December 2019/January 2020 issue Q: My friend, a medical doctor, strongly urges me to carry a personal locator beacon (PLB) or satellite messenger – even when flying day VFR – in the … Continue reading →

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Flying In Cold Weather & Reasons Not To Give Your FBO The Cold Shoulder

Posted on March 23, 2019 by mwflyer

by Pete Schoeninger Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2019 issue Q: Last week after the first cold snap of the season, I flew my new (to me) 2007 Cessna 172R. With an outside air temperature of 10 degrees Fahrenheit … Continue reading →

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