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Models We Fly The Cirrus Vision Jet Generation 2 On the ramp in the mist, the Cirrus SF50 Vision Jet, which many still call the “Cirrus Jet,” is a … By Plane and Pilot
Models We Fly The Cirrus Vision Jet Generation 2 Several upgrades to the Cirrus Vision Jet Generation 2 make the latest single-engine jet a whole new experience … By Isabel Goyer
Models Premier Turbo Dakota When Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based Premier Aircraft Sales introduced its Premier Edition Piper Dakota in late 2017, the company was … By Dale Smith
Models Maule MX-7-180: Barebones With Big Tires For Big Fun In an iconic piece of aviation advertising, Belford D. Maule, universally known as B.D., used to tail his demonstrator … By Jeremy King
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Models Flying (And Building) The Titan T-51D Mustang Team SocialFlight shares give a peek inside their build of a three-quarter scale P-51D … By Jeff Simon