Why Aren’t Cessna 140s/150s Considered Light Sport Aircraft?
It seems some pilots can’t wait for the change in weight requirement.
It seems some pilots can’t wait for the change in weight requirement.
A Cessna 140 proved to be a goose among swans in a flock of dedicated STOL.
NTSB reports blame a pair of aviation accidents on green pilots.
Many 1940s-era taildraggers offer pilots vintage appeal at lower prices than more plentiful, popular models.
Often it’s better to go with an airplane with plenty of capabilities that you can grow into rather than out of.
A bit more modern than a J-3 Cub, the side-by-side Cessna 140 is a passenger-friendly antique.
The requirement for light sport aircraft is a maximum gross weight of no more than 1,320 pounds for land-based aircraft.
Don’t venture too far into the weeds without first determining which direction you’d like to go.
The STOL community turns introspective following an accident at the MayDay STOL Drag event on Friday.
It is often said that a first-time airplane buyer should buy his or her last airplane first. The reasoning is, it makes little sense to invest in an airplane the pilot will outgrow or become bored with. A more expensive option may, in fact, prove to be a better long-term value by serving as a […]