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Aircraft Spotlight: Cirrus SR22

Kern Patton — Thu, 03 Sep 2020 15:57:05 +0000

If you’ve received flight training within the last decade, chances are you’re familiar with the Cirrus SR22. Since its introduction, the SR22 has been a top choice for flight schools because of its performance, reliability, and safety features. But the SR22 is more than a good training aircraft. It’s also a popular choice for personal […]

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How to Find the Right Propeller for your Project Plane

Kern Patton — Thu, 26 Dec 2019 17:32:49 +0000

Dreaming of building your own airplane? You’re not alone. According to the EAA, more than 33,000 amateur/homebuilt aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, and many projects are likely still in progress in garages and basements around the world. Beginning a homebuilt project is a big commitment, but it’s well worth the effort. While the […]

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Bringing the First Bellanca Super Decathlon Back to Life

Kern Patton — Mon, 16 Sep 2019 19:11:37 +0000

Flying has always been a part of life for Jayson Chappell and his father, Chip. So when the time came to look for an aircraft the entire family could fly and enjoy, they leapt at the chance to bring home and restore a 1975 Bellanca Super Decathlon. As it turns out, the airplane had a […]

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Aircraft Spotlight: Pilatus PC-12

Kern Patton — Mon, 25 Mar 2019 20:14:55 +0000

Widely regarded as one of the most successful single-engine turboprops in the world, the Pilatus PC-12 offers a unique blend of rugged, high payload performance and luxury amenities. First introduced in 1994, the Swiss-built PC-12 represented a new category of aircraft: the large single-engine turboprop business aircraft. As Pilatus puts it, the whole concept of […]

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Historic Aircraft Spotlight: Curtiss JN-4 Jenny

Kern Patton — Thu, 01 Nov 2018 12:38:52 +0000

It’s difficult to imagine where aviation would be today without the influence of Glenn Curtiss and his revolutionary biplane, the JN-4, popularly known as the “Jenny.” Manufactured in the thousands, the Jenny played an instrumental role in driving the progress of civil aviation and introducing flying to the public. The JN-4 was developed in 1916 […]

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Historic Aircraft Spotlight: Boeing B-29

Kern Patton — Thu, 26 Jan 2017 14:51:32 +0000

Before the United States entered World War II, Boeing had submitted a proposal for the most technologically progressive aircraft of its time: the Boeing B-29 Superfortress. This four-engine, propeller-driven heavy bomber was also the most expensive weapons project the United States greenlit during World War II. An expansion on its predecessor, the B-17 Flying Fortress, […]

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Historic Aircraft Spotlight: Bristol F2B Fighter

Kern Patton — Fri, 30 Dec 2016 13:00:35 +0000

The First World War ushered in the age of the aircraft fighter. The fighters of that era were crude by modern standards, but the lessons learned in the air over Europe paved the way for what would become our modern fighter aircraft. The Bristol F2B Fighter served in World War One in both combat and […]

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Historic Aircraft Spotlight: Martin B-26 Marauder

Kern Patton — Fri, 14 Oct 2016 13:28:31 +0000

The Martin B-26 Marauder was built in 1940, and it was built for speed. Like many aircraft built in the lead-up to World War II, the B-26 was rushed into production. While the typical development cycle of an aircraft from paper to first flight was three years, the B-26 went from idea to air in […]

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5 Classic Aircraft that are Still Airworthy

Kern Patton — Thu, 08 Sep 2016 13:42:17 +0000

In our regular Historic Aircraft spotlight, we take a look back at the beloved aircraft that changed aviation. But how many of those aircraft are still airworthy? Bleriot XI One of the earliest pioneers in aviation was Louis Bleriot, who crossed the English Channel in 1909 in an aircraft of his own design: the Bleriot […]

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Historic Aircraft Spotlight: Supermarine Spitfire

Kern Patton — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 12:45:34 +0000

Like so many beloved historic aircraft, the Supermarine Spitfire was used during and after World War II. Primarily employed by the Royal Air Force, the Spitfire was produced throughout the war and employed effectively against Allied enemies. Debuting in 1936, the Spitfire was a short-range interceptor aircraft, which meant it relied on speed and performance […]

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