Safety In Numbers
The latest NTSB statistics suggest a decrease in general aviation accidents
The latest NTSB statistics suggest a decrease in general aviation accidents
With the price of avgas at record highs, here are some thoughts on getting the most out of your budget
Adam Aircraft received the final type certificate for the pressurized, twin-engine A500. Less than one year after founders Rick Adam and John Knudsen gave Burt Rutan $1 million and a back-of-the-napkin design for an all-composite, centerline-thrust twin, a proof-of-concept A500 was flying over Mojave, Calif. In 2002, flight testing began out of Denver’s Centennial Airport.
General Paul Tibbets and Enola Gay navigator Dutch Van Kirk look back on one of the most famous moments in history
1978 Piper PA-28-181 Archer II Engine make/model: Lycoming O-360-A4M Horsepower@rpm@takeoff: 180@2700@SL Horsepower for takeoff: 180 TBO hrs.: 2000 Fuel type: 100LL Propeller type/diameter: Sensenich metal, FP/76 Landing gear type: Tri./Fixed Max ramp weight (lbs.): 2550 Gross weight (lbs.): 2550 Landing weight (lbs.): 2550 Empty weight, std. (lbs.): 1416 Empty weight, as tested (lbs.): 1612.5 Useful […]
2005 Symphony 160 Base price: $139,900 IFR-equipped price: $154,900 IFR-equipped with Avidyne FlightMax Entegra price: $189,650 Engine make/model: Lycoming O-320-D2A Horsepower@rpm@altitude: 160@2700@SL Horsepower for takeoff: 160 TBO hrs.: 1800 Fuel type: 100/100LL Propeller type/diameter (in.): MT fixed pitch/73 Landing gear type: Tri./Fixed Max ramp weight (lbs.): 2150 Gross weight (lbs.): 2150 Max landing weight (lbs.): […]
It’s here’the most popular airplane in the world now comes with a glass panel
This PA-16 was the Grand Champion at the 2004 Short Wing Piper Club Convention