Frugal Flier

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AOPA Pilot's “Frugal Flier” series is designed to help pilots better manage their aircraft and flying in these turbulent economic times.

• Will Medicare cover this?
  Medical technology for engine inspection,  June 2011
• Frugal Flyer: Save some gas
  Electronic ignitions reduce fuel consumption ,  November 2010
• Frugal Flyer: Mobile maintenance
  Making aircraft repairs in remote locations without electricity,  June 2010
• Frugal Flyer: No compromise
  Chasing the lowest price can be penny wise and pound foolish,  May 2010
• Frugal Flyer: Free engine overhaul
  Saving by buying mogas equal the cost of an overhaul ,  April 2010
• Frugal Flyer: New / old aircraft
  Refurbished airframes equipped with ultra-modern glass-panel avionics,  March 2010
• Frugal Flyer: Elegant frugality
  Elegance and frugality may seem mutually exclusive, but not in aviation,  February 2010
• Frugal Flyer: Finding a tailwind
  All signs pointed the same way to an economical trip: Higher!,  January 2010
• Frugal Flyer: Backseat learning
  The backseat can really be the best seat—and certainly the least expensive.,  December 2009
• Frugal Flyer: Lighting up with LEDs
  A new generation of exterior LED lights reduce costs and improve performance,  November 2009
• Frugal Flyer: It’s free…really
  Download current IFR approach charts, SIDS, STARs, and AFDs for free,  October 2009
• Frugal Flyer: Fly high
  Flying at higher altitudes can extend range and avoid needless and costly intermediate fuel stops.,  September 2009
• Frugal Flyer: Aircraft Match.com
  Partnerships help you realize the dream,  August 2009
• Frugal Flyer: So wrong for so long
  Lean-of-peak engine operations can help your engine, decrease your costs, and improve the environment,  July 2009
• Frugal Flyer: Give me space
  Hangar lifts double coverage ,  June 2009
• Frugal Flyer: Sticky Solution
  Vinyl Graphics instead of paint,  May 2009
• Frugal Flyer: Worn out?
  Put the bounce back in your tires,  April 2009
• Frugal Flyer: Gotcha covered
  Protecting your investment,  March 2009
• Frugal Flyer: A light bulb goes on
  Warming up to a good idea,  February 2009
• Frugal Flyer
  DIY oil change,  January 2009