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The Four-Engined Cessna and Its Corporate Mission

The predecessor to the Fanjet 500, the Cessna 620, never made it to market, but it proved a point.
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The Blank Canvas Tradeoffs of a Fixer Upper

If the airplane is safe and mechanically sound, a Stinson that's a bit shabby opens it up to buyers of modest means.
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The Short, Unconventional Life of the Curtiss XP-55 Ascender

Unlike more traditional aircraft of the time, the XP-55 design mounted a 1,275 hp Allison V-12 engine behind the pilot.
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Charting a Course Towards a Memorable Pilot Gift

Thinking outside of the box and finding unique items could be just the ticket for a memorable gift that’s easy to give and ...
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The Large, Slow-Moving Shadow of the Convair L-13

Designed by Stinson and manufactured by Convair, the L-13 visually seems to have been cobbled together by Dr. Frankenstein’s aerodynamicist cousin.
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Piper J-3 Cub’s Heritage of Simplicity, Reliability

An enchanting legacy that you can fly.
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The Daunting Endeavor of Buying Your First Aircraft

Don’t venture too far into the weeds without first determining which direction you’d like to go.
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The Little Eclipse Concept Jet That Almost Was

The Eclipse 400 Jet bears a strong resemblance to the Cirrus SF50 Vision Jet.
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How Not to Fall Off Your Airplane

An airfield accident while refueling a Cessna 170 leads to powerful lessons.
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Northrop Tacit Blue: Ugly Duckling of Stealth Aircraft

While a Northrop official described the Tacit Blue as one of the most unstable aircraft ever flown, its data aided in the development ...
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