fbpx

Airplane Math: When Do Upgrades Make Economic Sense?

The calculus often comes down to avoiding becoming upside down, but not at the expense of enjoying your perfect airplane.
read more

The Fizzled-Out Promise of the Lockheed ‘Flatbed’

The concept aircraft would utilize an open platform and various modules to carry a wide variety of loads ranging from military equipment to ...
read more

Golden-Hued Memories of a Late Summer Fly-In

Like sampling a fine wine, one can slowly mosey around the airport, have relaxed conversations, take in the vintage airplanes, and lazily discuss ...
read more

The Unconventional, Bizarre Bell Airacuda

The Bell YFM-1 long-range and heavily armed escort fighter featured twin pusher engines housed in glazed nacelles.
read more

Sizing Up Your New Aircraft

Ergonomics is one aspect few people consider in selecting an airplane to buy.
read more

Air Compare: Grumman AA-5 vs. Mooney M20 Series

Moving four seats from point A to point B as quickly and efficiently as possible.
read more

That Time Cessna Made a Helicopter

In the 1950s, Cessna acquired Seibel Helicopter Co. and began work on the CH-1 Skyhook.
read more

Registering a Custom N-Number for Your New Airplane

Many owners select tail numbers with personal meaning, and some are assigned to the aircraft types they display.
read more

McDonnell’s ‘Moonbat’ Definitely Stood Out in the Early 1940s

The XP-67 was developed in the hopes of outperforming the Air Force interceptors of the time period.
read more

Keeping the Vintage Cool During a Panel Upgrade

Garmin’s GI 275 flight instruments update a 1953 Cessna 170B panel without sacrificing its original round gauge aesthetic.
read more

Login

New to Flying?

Register

Already have an account?