Jason McDowell

Garmin’s GI 275 flight instruments update a 1953 Cessna 170B panel without sacrificing its original round gauge aesthetic.
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The close air support YA-9A had intriguing design features despite losing a pivotal contract to replace the aging Douglas A-1 Skyraider.
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When traveling to Oshkosh, don't forget the pizza delivery, solar lights, and storm shelters.
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The 327 was Cessna’s solution to a downsizing opportunity. Then it ended up in a NASA wind tunnel.
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During an instrument panel upgrade, problems can turn into not-too-terribly expensive opportunities for adding functionality and reliability.
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This remarkable aircraft lacked a windscreen or enclosed fuselage but made up for it with a second engine.
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Limitations are inherent in modifying old panels.
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Though the V-tail was the most notable design feature of the aircraft, it paled in comparison to the originality and uniqueness of the ...
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A showdown between two high-wing utility haulers.
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If we can collectively intervene and convince the neglectful owners to pass their machines on to people committed to maintaining them, we all ...
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