Aircraft For Sale Top Picks

As a more modern 1930s taildragger design, the Luscombe differentiated itself from the more-popular Cubs.

A Cessna 172 on floats is less intimidating than other amphibs because so many pilots learned to fly in them.

A popular homebuilt, the Skybolt became a regular sight at airshows.

A bit more modern than a J-3 Cub, the side-by-side Cessna 140 is a passenger-friendly antique.

A bit larger than competing Cessna 172s and Piper PA-28s, the Musketeer was a comfortable family airplane.

Swept tail surfaces give the six-seater the look of an arrow, and it flies like one.

With a classic paint scheme, wheel fairings, and neat interior, this 172 can hold its own on a crowded ramp.

The Chief was considered more of a mature airplane than the tandem-seat Champ.

Designed in response to Cessna’s 182 Skylane, this high-horsepower Piper is known for its carrying capacity.

Designed for civilian use, it quickly entered military application as a primary trainer during World War II.