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Explore the world of general aviation aircraft with our reviews. Written from a pilot's perspective, these reviews provide fantastic insight into what these general aviation planes are really like.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Turning Airpark Dreams Into Lifestyle Realities


The Daher-Socata TBM 850 Elite

Turning Airpark Dreams Into Lifestyle RealitiesThey may have roads and utilities, homes and happy families, but residential airparks are far from your typical American community—unlike, say, a Muncie, Ind., celebrated and studied by social scientists for its averageness.
Tuesday, May 21, 2013

TBM 850 Elite


Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Pipistrel Sinus LSA


Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Prius With Wings


Two-fisted thermal grabber, fuel-sipping cruiser and trainer—in one airplane!

Prius With WingsWe cruise along in the sleek, comfy Pipistrel Sinus motorglider on a northwest heading, plying the butter-smooth air at 8,500 feet and 105 knots.
Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Dream Big: Buy A Plane


Financing and insurance are the first steps in making your ownership dream come true

Dream Big: Buy A PlaneNo dream stirs a pilot's soul more than that of owning an airplane.
Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Down & Dirty


The Cirrus SR22 tries out the Idaho backcountry and redefines airplane camping

Down & DirtyHow would the fancy SR22 perform on a mountain strip, dueling in the dirt with more rugged distant cousins?
Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Cirrus SR22


Tuesday, April 9, 2013

The Taildragger Reborn


All-metal airframe, side-by-side seating, 65-year-old GA company: classic!

The Taildragger RebornI'm reminded, in every detail, what top-quality, beautifully crafted airplanes this company makes.
Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Tecnam P92-TD


Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Diesel With A Jet Heart


Cessna introduces a turbo diesel for the popular Skylane

Diesel With A Jet HeartThere's something almost hypnotic about flying behind turbines.