Contents April 2024
Tips for Buyers
What’s New at Aircraft For Sale
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The New Owner: Vintage Aircraft Ownership Is Best Viewed as 2 Hobbies in 1
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Maintaining Your Airplane: Part 1: Cessna 172 Skyhawk Avionics
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From Our Advertisers
Aircraft Display Ads
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Avionics
Pilot’s Lounge
Aviation Properties
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Parts
Services
Aircraft Classifieds
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