With turbine up front and jet-A in tanks, CubCrafters’ Carbon Cub ULT is redefining what is possible while staying true to its roots.

Experienced aircraft designer Tom Hamilton is developing the Reach AC-6, a new high-wing utility aircraft specifically designed for rugged backcountry operations and substantial payloads (3,000 lbs ...

Aeronautical engineer Jack Gilberti independently designed, built, and FAA certified the Volaire 1050 (later Aero Commander 100) at his local airport in the 1960s, representing a unique period for ...

The author's long-anticipated trip to Alaska began with disappointment in Anchorage but found its true Alaskan character in Palmer, despite unseasonably cold and misty weather in early May. The visit ...

Helen Keller, despite being deaf and blind, is widely reported to have flown a four-engine Douglas C-54 Skymaster for 20 minutes across the Mediterranean in 1946. Her flight was reportedly facilitated ...

Cessna developed the 620 in the 1950s as a four-engine, pressurized business aircraft offering advanced comfort and capability, which was deemed an excellent design by test pilots and engineers.

The Northrop T-38 Talon is an iconic 60-year-old supersonic jet, celebrated for its elegant design, impressive performance, and having trained over 50,000 pilots. It has primarily served as the U.S.

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, the famous author and pioneering aviator, mysteriously disappeared during a WWII reconnaissance mission on July 31, 1944, sparking decades of speculation. Theories for his ...

The Globe/TEMCO Swift, an elegant aircraft designed in 1940, experienced initial production delays due to WWII but became popular post-war, with nearly 1,500 units built. Despite its robust design, ...

The article details a unique homebuilt aircraft kit, a Russian design powered by an American General Motors LS6 V8 engine that uses hidden ducted fans to appear like a jet. This "faux warbird" ...

Private pilots can legally fly cabin-class turboprop singles (e.g., Pilatus PC-12, Piper Meridian) with a private license, specific endorsements (complex, high ...

Introduced in 1977, the Cessna Titan series (Ambassador, Courier, Freighter) was designed for exceptional fuel efficiency and carrying large loads. These twin-engine aircraft offer high versatility, ...