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Cessna Citation: From Slowtation to Near the Speed of Sound

Looking at the Cessna Citation Family, From the “Slowtation” and “Near Jet” Days to a Screamin’ Mach .935 The 7,000th Cessna Citation, originally named after a thoroughbred...

Building the Turbine Powered Super Seawind Aircraft

The Super Seawind Aircraft is Literally One of a Kind Massachusetts pilot/aircraft builder Steve Wightman’s personal aircraft is unique—literally. Wightman flies the only turbine-powered Seawind in...

A Glider Rating was Supposed to Turn me into a Super Pilot

Glider Rating – What I experienced from lesson #1 I began glider school based on the belief that learning to fly without power would make me a better powered-pilot.  I base out of Truckee...

1965 Cessna 182H – The New Interior Experience

Getting a new interior was really fun, and stressful, and fun. Today I am gonna talk to you about getting a new interior in my 1965 Cessna 182H.  I have only been in the world of general aviation for...

Aircraft Preventive Maintenance: What Are Pilots Allowed To Do?

Aircraft Preventive Maintenance Can Be A Huge Benefit For Aircraft Owners Noah Timmins Aircraft maintenance is a complex, regulated task. The Federal Aviation Administration requires all persons...

Robinson R66 Helicopter

The Robinson R66 Helicopter’s Turbine Engine Brings the Power If there’s one major performance characteristic that the Robinson R44 could improve on, it’s operating at high altitude on hot days...

Bell 206 JetRanger

Bell 206 JetRanger: The Most Successful Commercial Helicopter Ever Produced It’s probably the most recognizable helicopter in the world. You’re familiar with it – you’ve seen it flying for news...

Fly To Stunning Beaches, Towering Redwoods, And A World Class Aquarium

Monterey Bay Offers a Perfect Vacation  Spot For Pilots The Monterey Bay Aquarium, the world’s sixth largest, is perfectly positioned to lead worldwide research into nearshore habitats and deep...

Why Knowing Aviation History Is Important For Pilots

Aviation History Is Full Of Great Stories and Important Lessons If you don’t know where we’ve been you won’t know where you’re going. Today’s aviation press is full of...