Jonathan Welsh

Well-known Reno racer was a runner-up to ‘Dreadnaught’ in the 1986 Gold race.

Modern light twin has seating for seven and an economical fuel burn.

After having difficulty filling his airplane’s seats, the author sees the positive side.

Elite lineup embodies history and skill that have made the competition an aviation classic.

Six-seater light twin has a reputation for comfort, speed, and reliability. [Courtesy: AKC Aviation]

The cockpit recording indicates the pilots were racing to land ahead of another jet, according to the National Transportation Safety Board report.

This powerful high-wing bush plane carries big loads into small places.

Six-seater—like a three-row SUV with wings—has long been considered a premium piston single.

While earlier Mooneys famously went fast with small engines, the Bravo goes faster with a bigger one.

Many of the nearly 90 fields involved are popular among GA pilots