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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/2026/02/FLY0226_2.0-We-Fly.jpeg?w=780&h=470&crop=1)
![The PC-12 series has a reputation for a long center of gravity range...unless you’re carrying gold bricks in weird locations, it’s difficult to load the airplane out of CG. [Credit: Pilatus Aircraft]](https://www.flyingmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/FLY1225_2.0_WE-FLY_Pilatus-PC12-Pro-1.jpeg?w=780&h=470&crop=1)
![A ramp view of the Bristell B23 Energic. [Courtesy: Christopher Michel]](https://www.flyingmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/FLY0925_2.3-H55-Electric-Aircraft-1-scaled.jpeg?w=780&h=470&crop=1)
![1974 Cessna 172M Skyhawk [Credit: Hiller Aviation]](https://www.flyingmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/cessna1-1.jpg?w=780&h=470&crop=1)
![1959 Piper PA-24-250 Comanche [Credit: PacTex Aviation]](https://www.flyingmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/aircraft-single-engine-piston-piper-pa-24-250-comanche-for-sale-601468-526cf98f882377f2-800X600-1.jpg?w=780&h=470&crop=1)
![1965 Mooney M20E Super 21/Chaparral [Credit: PacTex Aviation]](https://www.flyingmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/aircraft-single-engine-piston-mooney-m20e-super-21-chaparral-for-sale-601637-b2a0cfa4f4b70516-800X600-1.jpg?w=780&h=470&crop=1)
![2022 CubCrafters XCub [Credit: Aerista]](https://www.flyingmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/aircraft-single-engine-piston-cubcrafters-xcub-for-sale-601630-7404e0e838026c73-800X600-1.jpg?w=780&h=470&crop=1)
Piston
![Piper Archer LX [Credit: Piper Aircraft]](https://www.flyingmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Piper-Archer.jpg?w=780&h=470&crop=1)
![A Cirrus SR22 in flight [Credit: Cirrus Aircraft]](https://www.flyingmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Cirrus2026Guide1.png?w=780&h=470&crop=1)
![2021 Epic E1000 [Credit: Mike Schrader]](https://www.flyingmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/aircraft-turboprop-epic-e1000-fo.jpg?w=780&h=470&crop=1)
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/2025/12/640px-Globe_Swift_GC-1A_NC80731.jpg?w=640&h=470&crop=1)
![Cessna Citation M2 [Credit: Textron Aviation]](https://www.flyingmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Cessna.jpeg?w=780&h=470&crop=1)
![[Illustration credit: Joel Kimmel]](https://www.flyingmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/FLY1225_1.5-ILAFFT-xxx.jpeg?w=780&h=470&crop=1)
![Starting your career as a helicopter pilot begins with becoming a pilot in the first place. [Credit: Shutterstock]](https://www.flyingmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/shutterstock_11168571891.jpg?w=780&h=470&crop=1)
![Helinet provides ENG services for KABC-TV in Los Angeles. This Airbus H125 (formerly formerly known as the Eurocopter AS350) is the main helicopter for KABC-TV. [Credit: Matt Leighton]](https://www.flyingmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/IMG_0127-1-scaled.jpeg?w=780&h=470&crop=1)
![F/A-18 Hornet [Credit: U.S. Marine Corps/Cpl. Ryan Ulibarri]](https://www.flyingmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/230927-M-RB154-1115-scaled-e1697488804395-1.jpg?w=780&h=470&crop=1)
![B-17 bomber [Credit: FLYING Archive]](https://www.flyingmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/httpswww.flyingmag.comsitesflyingmag.comfilesimport2014sitesallfiles_images201407warbirds-b-17.jpg?w=780&h=470&crop=1)
History's Unique Aircraft
![Tom’s Oil Filter Cutting Tool [Credit: Jonathan Welsh]](https://www.flyingmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/IMG_20260318_145437177_HDR-scaled.jpg?w=780&h=470&crop=1)
