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Engine analyzers keep an eye on that critical resource

Hey, buddy, wanna buy an airplane company? Thierry Zibi, proprietor of SAM Aircraft, has put his company up for sale. This decision comes only a year and a half after the first flight of the prototype Sam aircraft. I flew and reported on this tandem seating all-metal airplane. Several other reporters flew the Sam LS […]

Mooney reenters the general aviation high-performance retractable market with the Acclaim S

Acclaim S New Price: $699,000 Engine Make/Model: Continenal TSIO-550G Horsepower At Altitude: 280 @ SL Horsepower On Takeoff: 280 TBO—Hours: 2200 Fuel Type: 100LL Propeller: Hartzell 3 bld/CS Landing Gear Type: Tri/Retr Gross Weight (lbs.): 3374 Std. Empty Weight (lbs.): 2374 Useful Load—Std. (lbs.): 1000 Usable Fuel—Std. (gals./lbs.): 100 Payload—Full Std. Fuel (lbs.): 400 Wingspan: […]

The benefits of joining flying clubs

A partial solution to one of those irritating chores associated with aircraft maintenance

It was one of the highlights of last year’s EAA AirVenture, so I eagerly signed up again this year: an afternoon spent mentoring three young women who have an interest in aviation photography.

Regional pilot shortages and updated FAA requirements fuel the latest changes in aviation careers

AirVenture 2014 draws crowds and raves

On Swiss National Day, Pilatus Aircraft officially unveiled its first ever PC-24 prototype.