Flying Staff

Piper’s longtime piston flagship has undergone numerous upgrades over its decades on the market.

Jet-A-burning four-seater offers a nice balance of performance and economy.

Compact and streamlined, the Mooney does more with less.

Producer RDD renews and tames existing Lancair IV-P airframes.

Many say the Fred Weick-designed Ercoupe, as advertised, refuses to spin.

Purpose-built complex trainer also makes a capable personal aircraft.

Even people who know little about aviation can identify the Pitts as a acro specialist.

These fast, classic four-seaters can be great buys on the used market.

With six seats and lots of power, the Cessna 206 is a short-field flying SUV.

Some shoppers might prefer buying a used Cirrus now as opposed to waiting several months for delivery of a new one.