Jason McDowell

To tap into the plethora of local intelligence, whether for an aircraft purchase or lead on hangar space, you must connect personally with the folks involved.

The Do-31 utilized the same main engines as the Harrier, complete with their own rotatable nozzles to control direction during vertical flight.

One of the quickest and easiest ways to increase the thrust of a modestly-powered engine is via the propeller.

Resembling a composite, modernized version of the 1950s-era Bell X-14, the duPont Aerospace DP-2 failed to deliver on lofty promises.

Losing your aircraft logbooks can be devastating, possibly leading to tragic repercussions.

The semi-tailless design helped iron out the problems of transonic flight.

If I’m being honest with myself, at least half of my planned aircraft modifications are wholly unnecessary for the kind of flying I do. From STOL kits to big tires to better propellers, these are all fairly expensive mods, and the money could just as easily be spent on prudent things, like mortgage payments and […]

A new aircraft owner shares underappreciated and least-anticipated learnings.

How a World War II-era military transport became a go-to luxury airplane for large corporations.

A pilot who recently acquired one weighs the limitations and benefits of owning a tailwheel airplane.