Taking LSAs to the Backcountry
About one-third of Recreational Aviation Foundation members have used LSAs at
remote strips.
STOL
Tecnam Unveils P2012 STOL
The Italian manufacturer’s first-of-its-kind piston twin was designed to get into and out of some of the most demanding commercial airports in the world.
The Power of Modifying Your Prop and Wings
One of the quickest and easiest ways to increase the thrust of a modestly-powered engine is via the propeller.
Tecnam Introduces P2012 STOL To Serve Challenging, Remote Airports
The Italian aircraft manufacturer says the modern piston twin will outperform aging rivals in comfort and useful load.
Flying to Huntsville? Your Airplane Should Match the Airport You Fly Into
Choose a Diamond DA62 or a Maule for your family vacation to ‘Rocket City.’
Parkland Estates Airpark Offers Flying, Community, and Chili
A Luscombe 8A owner found that living at Parkland Estates Airpark near Erie, Colorado, has allowed him to better experience the joys of general aviation.
Reno’s STOL Drag Class Offers a Great Community Feeling
The STOL Drag National Championship at the Stihl National Championship Air Races at Reno brought competitors in from across the U.S. last week.
Hone Your Short-Field Skills
It’s important to set a target and establish a stabilized approach when making a short-field landing.
Reno’s 2022 Air Races Kick Off This Week
The Stihl National Championship Air Races bring the September family back together for a dust-up in the valley.
How To Mod Your Ride for Backcountry Fun
You can take your stock airplane into a lot of out-of-the-way places depending on what that mount may be. Take a Cessna 172, for example. With a modest 180-hp Lycoming O-360 engine up front and lightly loaded, you can land a Skyhawk in an amazing array of places. However, you’ll be able to go into […]
