Jason McDowell

While the model did meet the company’s goals in some respects, its performance was underwhelming.

There’s a lot to debate when it comes to buying an airplane for the first time.

It’s also important to occasionally push and even exceed the limits of your friendships to goad your aviation-loving friends to take the dive and join you in the ranks of airplane owners.

The 1960s-era Convair Model 48 Charger represented an ill-fated attempt to win a military contract competition.

Performance numbers aren’t everything when it comes to finding the airplane that’s right for you.

When approached to develop a fast bomber, Douglas responded with the Douglas XB-42 “Mixmaster,” a decidedly unconventional, piston-powered design promised to achieve nearly 500 mph.

When it comes to buying a used aircraft, well-known models often come with high prices and a lot of competition.

The Anderson Greenwood AG-14—of which only four remain registered—incorporated a decidedly unconventional layout that featured a single pusher engine and a twin-boom tail.

Sharing a hangar comes with plenty of concerns, but also the possibility of finding a like-minded, responsible friend.

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