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News
Sonex Aircraft Closes Doors Amid ‘Severe Drop-Off in Sales’
Owner Mark Schaible cites ‘perfect storm’ of debt and falling demand, ruling out 11th-hour rescue.
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![Steve Allen has logged 1,500 hours in this 195, which he bought 18 years ago. [Credit: Glenn Watson]](https://www.flyingmag.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/03/FLY0326_3.0_Used-Aircraft-220x150.jpeg)
Modern Flying
Super Guppy, Other NASA Aircraft Coming to Sun ’n Fun
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Aircraft For Sale Top Picks
This 1967 Piper PA-32-260 Cherokee Six Is a Hard-Working, Easy-Flying ‘AircraftForSale’ Top Pick
Pistons
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Aircraft
2026 Cirrus SR22 Buyers Guide
Year to bring evolution, automation, and acquisition for the manufacturer.
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Aircraft For Sale Top Picks
This 2021 Epic E1000 Is a Thrillingly Fast, Comfortable ‘AircraftForSale’ Top Pick
![The infamous shine of the Globe Swift GC-1A remains a hallmark of the aircraft to this day. [Credit: WikiMedia Commons]](https://www.flyingmag.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/640px-Globe_Swift_GC-1A_NC80731-220x150.jpg)
Turboprops
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FLYING Magazine
Save the Checks: Turboprop Hauling Flight Faces Harrowing Double-Engine Failure
After not being able to get in a word edgewise with ATC, without warning, the right engine quit.
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Aircraft
We Fly: Pilatus PC-12 Pro
Aircraft
We Fly: Epic E1000 AX
Jets
Jets
Bombardier’s Global 8000 Certified by Transport Canada
Long-range business jet remains on track to enter service this year.
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Light Sport
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Aircraft
This 2022 Tecnam P2008 Is a Nearly New ‘AircraftForSale’ Top Pick
Bypass lengthy manufacturer waitlists with a pristine, low-hour LSA.
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![The ScaleWings SW-51 by TacAero is a 72 percent P-51 replica. [Credit: Glenn Watson]](https://www.flyingmag.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/02/FLY0226_2.0-We-Fly-780x470.jpeg)
![A ramp view of the Bristell B23 Energic. [Courtesy: Christopher Michel]](https://www.flyingmag.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/09/FLY0925_2.3-H55-Electric-Aircraft-1-780x470.jpeg)
![A nosewheel bushplane like the ClubCrafters NXCub safely opens the door to backcountry flying for more pilots. [Credit: Jon Bliss]](https://www.flyingmag.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/06/FLY0625_FEA1_We-Fly-1-780x470.jpeg)
![Skyryse One is being certified on the versatile Robinson R66 turbine helicopter. [Credit: Skyryse]](https://www.flyingmag.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/04/Skyryse_One_004_Profile.jpg)
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![Steve Cox, from the YouTube channel Cleared Direct, calls Halter Ranch Airport (89CA) in California a ‘must visit.’ [Credit: Halter Ranch]](https://www.flyingmag.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/03/FLY0326_2-780x470.jpeg)
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