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A Little Elbow Grease Can Go A Long Way!
by Pete Schoeninger Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2019 issue Q: I just bought a 4-year-old Cessna 182 Skylane, and want to sell my 15-year-old Skylane. What things can an owner do to a used airplane that will increase … Continue reading
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by Pete Schoeninger Published in Midwest Flyer – December 2018/January 2019 issue Confession: In the previous issue of Midwest Flyer Magazine, I incorrectly stated that there were 517 Cessna 172 Skyhawks built in 1986. I switched numbers by mistake. The … Continue reading
Posted in Ask Pete, Columns, Columns, December 2018/January 2019
Tagged Cessna 172, Cessna 172RG, Midwest Flyer, Pete Schoeninger, Piper Warrior
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Aircraft Records, Heavy Wings, College Tuition, Bonanzas, Props, Skyhawks, Upgrades, Filler Caps, Primers & Bluebook Values
by Pete Schoeninger Published in Midwest Flyer – October/November 2018 issue Q: Do you recommend keeping all airplane records inside the cockpit? A: When flying, I suggest you only carry what is required onboard, which are certificates of airworthiness, aircraft … Continue reading
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Tagged A-36, Aircraft Bluebook, Airplane Flight Manual, Airplanes, Cessna 172 Skyhawk, Cessna 172RG, Cessna 180, Cessna 182, Cessna 185, Continental Engine, F-33A Bonanza, ground-adjustable propeller, Lycoming Engine, Midwest Flyer, Pete Schoeninger, Piper J-3 Cub, shoulder harnesses, Tri Pacer, V-35B
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by Pete Schoeninger Published in Midwest Flyer – August/September 2018 issue Q: You warned a friend to hang onto paperwork indicating he paid sales tax when he bought his airplane, forever! Why? A: If your friend ever moves to a … Continue reading
Posted in Ask Pete, Aug/Sept 2018, Columns, Columns
Tagged Beech Musketeer A23s, Cessna 175, Cherokee 180, Midwest Flyer, Mooney M-10, Pete Schoeninger, Piper Archers, Piper Comanche
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by Pete Schoeninger Published in Midwest Flyer – June/July 2018 Q: Recently, you said you think “book” retail figures on airplane prices are not always real accurate. Why is that? A: I have seen many owners look at “Aircraft Value … Continue reading
Posted in Ask Pete, Columns, Columns, June/July 2018
Tagged 1975 C-182 Skylane, Aircraft Value Reference, Cessna 140, J-3 Cub, Midwest Flyer, Pete Schoeninger
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by Pete Schoeninger Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2018 issue Q: With spring just around the corner, are there any hazards especially associated with spring that I should be reminded of? A: Yes, birds and bees and crosswinds. Birds … Continue reading
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by Pete Schoeninger Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2018 issue Q. Have you ever done something really dumb in an airplane? A. While I was fixed base operator and airport manager at Waukesha, Wisconsin, I had to fly to … Continue reading
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by Pete Schoeninger Published in Midwest Flyer – October/November 2017 issue Q: You said an airplane can sometimes land with a little more crosswind on a grass runway than a paved runway. Why? A: On grass runways, especially if wet, … Continue reading