Tips on navigating economic headwinds


AOPA Special Report: Tips for navigating economic headwinds	August 17, 2022

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How to make every gallon count

With fuel prices hovering around record highs, it's a good time to revisit engine-managing the utmost out of every gallon. Read more >

Pilot Magazine

Will this be a fleetwide unleaded fuel?

How General Aviation Modifications Inc. developed a 100-octane unleaded aviation fuel tested in high-compression engines, awaiting FAA approval. Read more >

Advocacy

Unleaded fuel producers voice optimism, frustration

One producer of unleaded aviation fuel told Congress he expects to field a 100-octane formula in 2023, while another vented frustration with FAA delay. Read more >

Attainable aviation

AOPA Aviation Finance

Reliable entry

Familiarity and availability explain the enduring popularity of the Cessna 172 among pilots seeking to own their first airplane. The Skyhawk leads all models financed by first-time buyers who seek AOPA's help lining up the loan. Read more >

Pilot Magazine

Exploring the experimental options

There are tradeoffs to consider, but experimental aircraft have advantages (cost of ownership and in some cases capabilities) that might be out of reach in certified aircraft. Read more >

Video

Elixir inbound

It may only be a matter of time before Elixir Aircraft's carbon fiber two-seater—designed to maximize efficiency and attainability—is available in the United States. Watch the video >

Video

Paradigm busted

Made with carbon fiber and priced like a sports car, the Saurenman Aero Works-designed Revo rolls at 400 degrees per second. Read more and watch a video >

Article

Upgrade your toolbox

Aircraft Spruce now offers Milwaukee tools and accessories with interchangeable batteries that have become favorites of our aircraft owner and writer who uses them regularly around the hangar. Read more >

Pilot Magazine

Sky's (not quite) the limit

While big jackpots might make us dream of jets, we also had fun contemplating what aviation stuff we might acquire in the four-figure windfall category. Read more >

Pilot Magazine

Nope report: Lancer-not

In essence a twin-engine Aeronca Champion, our legendary columnist Barry Schiff found the Champion 402 Lancer to be, "without doubt," the most unusual of 363 aircraft he has flown. Read more >

Online Resource

Electronic 'whiz wheel' for aircraft buyers

This handy loan calculator built to help owners find their sweet spot is one of AOPA Aviation Finance's most popular online tools. Try it out >

Featured Video

AOPA Webinars

Three deep dives into aircraft ownership

This set of three recorded webinars explores popular ways to make aviation attainable, starting with a close look at co-ownership. Our experts go on to study limited liability companies in Part 2, and leasing to an FBO in Part 3 of this series. Watch Part 1 >

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