Touchdowns: Ever Upward
In the late ’50s, the Air Force began researching whether a pilot could survive bailing out of a high-altitude …
In the late ’50s, the Air Force began researching whether a pilot could survive bailing out of a high-altitude …
The other evening, I was flipping through the channels looking for something to watch on TV when I landed on …
In early February 2008, Cessna finally admitted its big, big secret: The Model 850 will indeed go into production. Named …
Piaggio Aero P.180 Avanti II Price: $6.8 million* Engine: 2 Pratt & Whitney PT6A-66B Shaft Horsepower: 850 (derated …
It’s almost too easy to call the Italian Avanti II the Ferrari of the skies, and from the moment …
In late November 2007, Cessna’s bid for Bend, Oregonâbased Columbia Aircraft Manufacturing Company was accepted, bringing the speedy …
It’s perhaps the most iconic military airplane in the history of aviation. Regardless of its real talents (and they …
A few months ago, a friend who’s getting a Citation Mustang called and asked if I’d be willing …
1982 Twin Commander 685A Gross Weight (lbs.): 11,200 Empty Weight (lbs.): 7192 Useful Load (lbs.): 4008 Seats:9 PERFORMANCE …
Ted Smith’s airplanes were nothing if not impressive. His final design, the innovative, midwing Aerostar 600, was conceived in …
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