Even aircraft certified for Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI) have components not covered by de-icing systems, which can still be compromised by ice. Unprotected parts ...

Larry Walters single-handedly created a new sport when he took to the air in his improvised weather balloon lawn chair. Here a present day cluster balloonist takes to the air. Driven by a lifelong ...

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The Douglas DC-10 is a trijet airliner designed for economical transport of 270-380 passengers over medium ranges (300-3,200 miles), capable of utilizing airports with shorter runways. It is powered ...

EAA AirVenture at Oshkosh is the world's largest fly-in and airshow, renowned for bringing together an unparalleled diversity of aircraft. The article spotlights historically significant planes, ...

Famed author and aviator Antoine de Saint-Exupéry disappeared during a WWII reconnaissance mission in 1944, creating a long-standing mystery. Primary theories for his disappearance included being shot ...

King Schools has launched a new, free, online "TSA Security Awareness Training for CFIs" course. This course allows Certified Flight Instructors (CFIs) to fulfill their annual TSA training requirement ...

The Cessna Conquest, launched in 1977, marked Cessna's entry into the propjet market, offering high performance with competitive pricing and low operating costs. It underwent continuous design ...

The Fairchild Hiller FH-227, a licensed version of the Fokker F-27, seats 44-52 passengers and has a gross weight of 43,500 lbs. The FH-227 is powered by two 2,300 shp Rolls-Royce Dart turboprops, ...

The Cessna 205, introduced in 1962, evolved into the Model 206 in 1964, offering various 6-seat configurations (Super Skywagon, Utility, Super Skylane) with 260-hp to 300-hp Continental engines, and ...

The author, an "old-school" pilot with a strong bias against modern Cirrus aircraft, decided to experience flying one to overcome their skepticism. This experience was facilitated by Texas Top ...

The Guimbal Cabri G2 helicopter was engineered for maximum safety, ease of flying, and maintenance, providing long-term value for private owners and flight training schools. Despite its compact size, ...