What Even Is A “High-Performance”Airplane?
Our quest for the definition was problematic. It became enlightening.
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Our quest for the definition was problematic. It became enlightening.
Pilots heading to Sun ‘n Fun 2021 had no real idea what to expect. As evening approached on Sunday set-up day, a big black storm cloud rolled over Sun ‘n Fun’s Lakeland Airport campus, blowing guard shacks and plastic bathrooms around like pieces of paper. An omen? Hardly! The next morning… The good news is […]
Can aviation lead us back toward normal? Globally, governments have ordered their citizens to stay at home and all the rest, as you’ve heard ad naseum. Some places — Florida, as a sunshining example — is more open than others but much of civilization remains restricted. • Article updated… see at bottom —DJ Again I ask, […]
The speedy flyer, nicknamed Baby Grand, was early aviation science in action.
These days, we take composite aircraft for granted. This pioneer didn’t have that luxury.
Just about every pilot has flown a Skyhawk at least once. But in this new world of aviation realities, is this four-seat, single-engine icon still relevant?
Too late for one era, too early for another, this wonderful mini airliner turned out to be both behind and ahead of its time!
The market-leading fast turboprop now has autoland…on two continents. Plus, a look at how Daher has merged the Kodiak into its lineup.
In the earliest Light-Sport Aircraft days, nearly 70% of available models came from Europe. Slowly but steadily, U.S. producers emerged as did importers for aircraft from other countries. That continues but a parallel development occurred. International manufacturers established American operations that often lead to some level of manufacturing. Joining the movement, Seamax Aircraft announced the […]
There’s no way around it. The year 2020 has been a crummy one. But here are two planes that show how innovation and determination can get you to the finish line and open up a whole new aviation future.