Advantage Magazine Past Issues

“Tax Facts” – 4
“Skytech Welcomes Georgia” – 7
“Moments That Change Us Forever” – 8
“The Pilatus PC-12: A Humanitarian Workhorse” – 10

“Tax Facts” – 4
“Press Release: The New Piper M700” – 6
“Blue Skies & Tailwinds, Dave Conover” – 8
“2024 POPA Annual Convention” – 11

“Recent Highlights” – 3
“Tax Facts” – 4
“Press Release: The New Pilatus PC-24” – 6
“Proficiency v Currency in a World of Automation” – 9

“Propelling Forward Into 2023” – 3
“Tax Facts” – 4
“Swiss Bookends” – 6
“Chuck Massanopoli: Over Three Decades of Aviation” – 9

“Tax Facts” – 4
“Pilatus acquires Skytech, inc.” – 5
“Going Green” – 9
“Piper Announces Unpaved Field Approval” – 10

“Tax Facts” – 4
“Aircraft Maintenance Tracking” – 6
“Piper M600/SLS: Coast to Coast” – 7
“Current State of the Market” – 8

“Tax Facts” – 4
“Celebrating 45 Years” – 6
“From the States to Switzerland” – 10
“The World’s 1st Piper M600/SLS for Charter” – 11

“Tax Facts” – 4
“PC-12 NGX & PC-24 Updates” – 6
“Premeditated Safety” – 8
“The Person Behind the Profession” – 10

“Tax Facts” – 4
“PC-12 NGX: Now Delivering” – 6
“Piper M600 Autoland Demo” – 8
“Sirius XM & ADS-B Weather” – 10

SPECIAL EDITION

“Pilatus Introduces the PC-12 NGX”
“The Piper M600/SLS is Now Equipped with Autoland Technology”

“Tax Facts” – 3
“NXI….What’s the Big Deal?” – 4
“High Flying: The New RVSM Rule” – 7
“Word to the Wise” – 8

“Tax Facts” – 3
“The Pilatus PC-24 Experience” – 4
“Excellence Elevated” – 8
“Expect the Unexpected” – 10

“Tax Facts” – 2
“Message from the President” – 6
“Charter Market Trends” – 9
“Piper M600 Real-World Numbers” – 10

“Tax Facts” – 3
“Could this be the Best Year Ever to Purchase a New Aircraft?” – 4
“Database 101” – 6
“The Continuing Climb of the Singles” – 8
“The Basics of BasicMed” – 10

“Tax Facts: Aircraft Acquisition Tax Planning” – 3
“The Privacy of Private Aviation” – 4
“IS-BAO, ISBAH, SMS, Oh My….”  – 8
“M600 Q&A” – 10

“Tax Facts” – 3
“40 Years & Counting” – 4
“Five Blade Propellers” – 8 
“M600 Update” – 11

“Tax Facts: Aircraft Acquisition Tax Planning” – 3
“Our 25th Issue: Looking Back While Moving Forward” – 4
“Keeping Your Smallest Passengers Safe When Flying” – 9
“PC-24 and PC-12 NBAA Updates” – 11

“Tax Facts” – 3
“The Power of Three – Welcome to the New Piper M-Class” – 4
“Stay Connected in Flight: Options Available to Keep you in Touch” – 8
“PC-24 Update” – 11

“Tax Facts” – 3
“Business Aviation: It’s Everywhere you NEED to be” – 4
“The Importance and Value of Detailed Maintenance Records….” – 9
“PC-24 Update” – 11

“Battery Rehab” – 3
“20 Years of the PIlatus PC-12” – 4
“Tax Facts: 1031 Like Kind Exchange” – 9 
“PC-24 Update” – 11

“Tax Facts: Bonus Depreciation in 2013 & 2014 Pre-orders”
“Winter is Coming…..Are you Prepared?”
“Extended Warranty Plans”
“Angle of Attack”

“Tax Facts: 2013 Business Aviation Update” – 3
“Highways, Flyways, & Personal Freedom” – 4
“Pilatus PC-12 NG: By the Numbers” – 6
“A Critical Key to IRS Audit Survival” – 8

“Weather Flying: Use All of the Tools in your bag” – COVER STORY
“Risks of Illegal Charters” – Page 6
“Aircraft Productivity: A Forecast of Market value” – Page 10

The Value of a Second Set of Eyes – Cover Story
The Devil’s in the Details: Paperwork and Your Airplane
Aircraft Leather: Maintaining Your Investment- Tips for maintaining your aircraft’s leather
Flying with the Family Pet – Tips and tricks for safe and enjoyable air travel.

Paradigm Shift:  Examining the trends in General Aviation over the past twenty years that have led to the success of single-engine turboprops. 
Preparing for the Unthinkable:  Take time now to be fully prepared should an accident or incident ever occur.
The Cost of Connectivity:  Cabin internet options are now more accessible than ever.  This article takes a look at two popular options.

“Is a Business Aircraft in Your Future?”– A look into the parameters needed to perform a solid aircraft travel analysis.
“BARR: Maintaining the Privacy of Business Aviation” – Outlining the aircraft n# blocking program and the threats to it’s future.
“Victor Engines – Designed to go the Distance” 

A review of the PiperJet Altaire which is primed for success in both the personal and business aviation markets.
The importance of routine compressor washes in the battle of corrosion and sulphidation.
A breakdown on the status of ADS-B and what it currently means for aircraft owners.
Skytech’s Management Services:  Skytech offers a “Turn-Key Management” approach for our customers.  Just tell us where and when and we’ll handle the rest.  

Behind the scenes of what happens during a turbine engine overhaul.
A look at the differences between Composite and Reflective RADAR images.
Turbines, Temperature and Torque:  The effect temperature and torque plays to the longevity of your engine.

“The Importance and Value of Detailed Maintenance Records for Part 91 Single-Engine Turboprop Aircraft” – Cover – Important considerations for maintaining and tracking your aircraft’s service.
“Skytech Advantage Advertorial” – Page 11 – Support aircraft minimize downtime and simplify service event transportation.
“Word to the Wise” – Back cover – With Prist:  An overview of Fuel System Icing Inhibitor (FSII) additives. 

“If Buying a New Airplane is Currently Out of the Question, How Can You Make Your Current Airplane Like New?”  – Cover – Available enhancements to the owner looking to upgrade their airplane.
“Thinking About Moving Up to a PT6?” – Page 10 – An overview of PT6 turboprop engine operation for the aspiring pilot.
“Word to the Wise” – Back cover – Strike a balance: The importance of dynamic propeller balancing.

“Stay Ahead of the Buyers and Your Competition” – Cover- Take advantage of favorable tax incentives to keep your business at the front of the pack.
“The New G1000 Piper Meridian” – Page 6 – An overview of the new G1000 equipped Piper Meridian.
“Flying with the Family Pet” – Page 10 – Tips and tricks for safe and enjoyable air travel with your four legged friend. 

“Can You Afford Not to Operate a Business Aircraft Today?” – Cover – Utilizing business aircraft in the promotion and growth of your business.
“Plan Now or Pay Much More Later” – Page 5 – The value of routine maintenance for Part 91 aircraft.
“A Good Pilot is Always Learning” – Page 10 – Programs and tools available for further aviation education.

“The Importance of a Return to Service Test Flight” – Cover – Properly test flying an airplane returning from service is imperative to safe flight.
“The Pilatus PC-12 NG” – Page 6 – An overview of the exciting enhancements in the new upgraded version of the legendary Pilatus PC12.
“Word to the Wise” – Back cover – PT-6 turbine engine corrosion preventative measures

“Minimizing Risk and Ensuring Value When You Buy a Pre-Owned Aircraft” – Cover – Navigating the steps to ensure your purchase of a quality pre-owned aircraft is a success. 
“The New Six-Place Piper Malibu Matrix Gives You More Value In So Many Ways” – Page 3 – An overview of the new Piper Matrix.
“What Owner/Pilots Need to Know about STC Development” – Page 5 – What is a Supplemental Type Certificate and how are they created?

“In a World of Rising Fuel Costs, Don’t Forget the VLT!” – Cover – Turboprops have proven to be extremely efficient and capable – especially so in today’s environment.
“Flights of Fancy: Travelling with Kids Onboard” – Page 5 – Tips and tricks for travelling with kids.
“Adjusting to Modern Advancements in General Aviation Maintenance” – Page 6 – Maintaining today’s technologically advanced airplanes and considerations for the owner/pilot.

“Compatibility is Key to Success in Planning Your Avionics Upgrade” – Cover – What to consider when an avionics upgrade is in your future.
“Enjoy Incomparable New Technology for Two Major Systems in Your 2008 Caravan” – Page 3 – 2008 marked two major upgrades for the Cessna Caravan.
“Cleaning and Caring for Your Aircraft” – Page 5 – Do’s and don’ts of cleaning your airplane.

“Want to Fly Your Own Jet but Don’t Know All That’s Required?” – Cover – An overview of the common steps required on the road to flying your own jet.
“Not An “Overnight Success” – The Pilatus PC-12 Has Become and Aircraft in Extremely High Demand!” – Page 3 – A short history of the rise of the Pilatus PC-12.
“Tax Facts: How to Preserve the Confidentiality of Your Flights” – Page 6 – An overview of public access to your flights.

“Make Sure All Eyes Are On You When You Fly” – Cover – 406 MHz Emergency locator beacons
“Stepping Up Towards New Maintenance Realities” – Page 7 – An overview of the maintenance differences a piston pilot would experience when stepping up to a turbine engine airplane.
“Tax Facts: Structuring Enhanced Aircraft Tax Entities” – Page 6 – An Aircraft used in a trade or business may qualify for income tax deductions.

“The Practice of Piloting” – Cover – Tips on remaining current and proficient for the owner pilot.
“The Skytech Advantage.  What Does This Really Mean to You?” – Page 3 – An overview of some of the AdvantagesSkytech delivers.
“Word to the Wise” – Back cover – Information on dealing with icing conditions.

“To Jet or Not To Jet” – Cover – If you are considering a jet, turboprop or piston powered aircraft, there are some basic purchase decisions to be asked.
“Hot Section Inspections” – Page 7 – A basic understanding of what the engine hot section is, along with background information on its inspection requirements and what you can do to protect your investment.
“Word to the Wise” – Back Cover – Cockpit weather solutions

“Hazardous Weather Avoidance. ‘Tis the Season to Be Wary!” – Cover – A review of thunderstorm avoidance practices and equipment.
“What To Do When the Unexpected Occurs” – Page 7 – A review of the initial steps involved in the repair process should an accident occur.
“Word to the Wise” Back Cover – How to reduce unscheduled maintenance.