How Fast A Plane Do You Need?
We all love big numbers, but how important are high cruise speeds to your missions? As it turns out, they …
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Everything you need to know about our aircraft, from flight reports to specs and trends, with stories about the latest models and the all-time greats, too.
This Incredible Plane: The P-80 Shooting Star
The true tests of any aircraft design are longevity, adaptability and iconic beauty. The Lockheed P-80 Shooting Star wins …
Our 2021 Roundup Of Light Twin Aircraft
Until 35 years ago, light twins were a force to be reckoned with. Today, in both the used and new …
The Ugliest Light Planes (That Only Their Owners Find Beautiful)
Most of these aesthetically challenged aircraft have their hidden charms. At least that’s what their fans claim …
Piper Comanche 400: A Muscle Car On Wings
Boasting the biggest engine in light GA, Piper’s hot-rodded PA-24 didn’t get much love in the …
8 Light Plane Engines That Changed Aviation
Each one of these aircraft engines represented a break from orthodoxy, and each had a big impact on the world …
This Incredible Plane: The Pond Racer
A David vs. Goliath story that unfolded at better than 400 mph in the high desert …
This Incredible Plane: The Douglas Sleeper Transport (DST) ‘SkySleeper’
How an idea for a more comfortable airliner inadvertently created a legend …
The First X Plane: Wright Model R
From the 1940s to the 1960s, the headlines were full of the exploits of the test pilots and the famous …
This Incredible Plane: Windecker Eagle 1
These days, we take composite aircraft for granted. This pioneer didn’t have that luxury …
