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Like many high-performance light twins, the Baron 55 is known for fast climb and lifting power.

Built like a ‘big airplane,’ the Commander is known for rugged and thoughtful design features.

The A36 Bonanza’s stretched fuselage provides extra space for passengers and cargo.

Mooneys have always been aerodynamically clean, but a big engine gives the M20R an extra measure of speed.

The turbocharged light twin’s power and comfort provide a big-airplane feel.

Design whiz Smith worked on numerous notable aircraft from the Douglas A-20 to the Aero Commander.

Small airplanes offer an escape from crowded international airports and clogged highways.

Flying in the fall as changing foliage marks the advancing seasons is a treat in part because pilots can almost always find more stunning views than folks on the ground. There is also the simple joy of descending onto runways lined with colorful trees on the way to fun family outings. As my kids often […]

This fireside chat recap is from FLYING’s “What’s Next in General Aviation” Virtual Event on Wednesday. FIRESIDE CHAT TOPIC: Advanced air mobility (AAM) and eVTOL are creating significant new market opportunities in avionics and sensors. Aspen Avionics sees this as a chance to reignite innovation and push the market forward. DETAILS: FLYING CEO Craig Fuller […]

RNP stands for “required navigational performance,” and it indicates a special level of RNAV instrument approach made possible by a collective effort between the approach designer—in this case, Honeywell—the operator, the airport, and the FAA. Alaska Airlines was an early pioneer of the concept, which helped open up airports in its route structure such as […]