The first one I saw was gorgeous, even bare of paint accents. That Arion Lightning prototype looked undeniably smooth and, well, fast as lightning …
March 2010
From Tailwheel To Turbine
Bill Stewart, until recently a lapsed pilot, sounds like something between a fighter jock and a kid in a candy …
Arion Lightning LS-1
Arion Lightning LS-1 Base price: $93,900 Engine make/model: 6-cylinder Jabiru 3300 Horsepower: 120@SL Gross weight …
FADEC Comes Of Age
Face it. Computers are taking over the world. Like it or not, more and more of those functions we used …
Getting Ready For NextGen
Recently, NTSB Chairman Deborah A. P. Hersman issued a warning that those in the government and aviation industry who are …
Flying Into Isla Grande
Growing up in Puerto Rico in the 1950s, I lived at the top of the Hotel Columbus …
Profiles In Vision: Larry Burke
Ever had a neighbor who watered your roses if you forgot to? Or loaned you his tools, though you didn …
March 2010 Readback
In April 2009, Italian aircraft manufacturer Tecnam unveiled its P2008 high-wing LSA, which combines an advanced carbon-fiber fuselage …
Bear 360: Living The Warbird Dream!
Designed for aspiring warbird pilots who lack the funds for a P-51 Mustang, the Bear 360 has a price …
Upgrade Your Plane! Part III
When purchasing an aircraft, the selection criteria usually relate to mission capabilities such as seating capacity, speed, range, weather capabilities …
Learning To Fly 2.0: Cooler, Safer And More Fun Than Ever
Imagine it: You’re training for night cross-country flying. The evening is moonless VFR. Your weather briefing says your …