Flight Review: Van’s RV-12 LSA—Singular Success
There are almost 900 in the world, so there’s got to be a reason.
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There are almost 900 in the world, so there’s got to be a reason.
This machine can be considered a living, flying museum piece.
Among the various types available for a first-time airplane owner, few offer a better balance of capability, ease of flying, and ease of ownership than the venerable Cessna 172 Skyhawk.
This $89,000 M20F is available on the market.
This ‘budget Beechcraft’ features a larger propeller than its predecessors and aerodynamic cleanup, resulting in a bit more speed.
Plane combines all the benefits of the model with the challenge and fun of a taildragger configuration.
Model makes for a first airplane that’s economical to own and easy to fly.
Of all the small, two-place taildraggers manufactured after WWII, the Cessna 140 stands out.