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Helio Alaska co-founder and CEO Lukas Stutzer won the Heavy Touring class at the Valdez STOL competition in aircraft equipped with Beringer Aero wheels and brakes.

Stutzer Wins Heavy Touring Class at Valdez STOL

Helio Alaska CEO secures another victory in his classic 1972 Helio H-295.

Piper Archer LX [Credit: Piper Aircraft]

Taking Ownership: The Piston Market Today

From trainers to acceptable travelers, success starts with careful evaluation.

A Cirrus SR22 in flight [Credit: Cirrus Aircraft]

2026 Cirrus SR22 Buyers Guide

Year to bring evolution, automation, and acquisition for the manufacturer.

This 2021 Epic E1000 Is a Thrillingly Fast, Comfortable ‘AircraftForSale’ Top Pick

Turbine power and pressurization combine for a significant upgrade over typical piston singles.

The infamous shine of the Globe Swift GC-1A remains a hallmark of the aircraft to this day. [Credit: WikiMedia Commons]

Lost Wings: The Rise and Fall of the Globe Swift

Manufacturing missteps and waning demand grounded the beloved high-performance aircraft from the postwar GA boom.

A Cessna 340 shown with the optional RAM conversion. [Credit: Jessica Ambats]

Used Aircraft Guide: Cessna 340 Boasts Cabin-Class Comfort and Pleasing Handling

Be sure to remember the importance of staying ahead of maintenance and planning for engine swaps.

This 1978 Piper PA-32RT-300T Turbo Lance II Is a Brawny, Spacious ‘AircraftForSale’ Top Pick

Piper jumped into the six-place retractable market with the Lance and Turbo Lance.

M20K models are worth considering for cruising fast and miserly. [Credit: The Aviation Consumer]

Used Aircraft Guide: Turbocharged Mooney M20K Still Worthy Choice for Efficient Traveling

Be prepared to pay a premium for refurbished Mooney 231/252 models.

As is tradition in any DA20 series aircraft, The newly-restored Diamond DA20i Kitana model will be built on a composite airframe that supplies structural durability. [Credit: Diamond Aircraft]

Diamond Aircraft Relaunches European DA20i Katana Production

Upgraded training aircraft returns after a decade, featuring a Rotax engine and Garmin G500 TXi glass cockpit.

Lost Wings: Beechcraft Duke Was the Pressurized Twin That Flew Too High

Introduced in the 1960s, the Duke combined elegance and excess, delivering turboprop performance in piston form—at a maintenance price few could sustain.