For a good, all-around, do-it-all airplane, it’s tough to beat a 180 hp Cessna 172 or Piper Cherokee. These types provide a very noticeable performance boost over their 150-160 hp siblings, yet cost less to acquire and maintain than their more...
A kit-built airplane derived from the 1950s-era Starduster, the Starduster Too incorporates a steel-tube fuselage and wooden wings, all covered in fabric. The airframe is rated to plus or minus 6 Gs and is able to perform basic aerobatics. Airframe plans,...
From short-field capability to payload to cruising speed, every aircraft is a balance of strengths and compromises. Among single-engine piston types, few manufacturers have optimized speed and efficiency as effectively as Mooney. Indeed, when designing the first examples, Al Mooney set...
As the world’s Cessna 150 fleet approaches and even exceeds 60 years of age, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to find clean, lower-time examples. It’s becoming even more difficult to find such examples that are well-kept, with nice-looking paint and lower-time engines....
With new aircraft prices starting at nearly $500,000 and very easily topping $1 million, prospective owners with modest budgets often feel resigned to owning and flying airplanes that are many decades old. Look hard enough, however, and there are some less-common...
Jason McDowell is a private pilot and Cessna 170 owner based in Madison, Wisconsin. He enjoys researching obscure aviation history and serves as a judge for the National Intercollegiate Flying Association. He can be found on Instagram as @cessnateur....
Jason McDowell is a private pilot and Cessna 170 owner based in Madison, Wisconsin. He enjoys researching obscure aviation history and serves as a judge for the National Intercollegiate Flying Association. He can be found on Instagram as @cessnateur....
Jason McDowell is a private pilot and Cessna 170 owner based in Madison, Wisconsin. He enjoys researching obscure aviation history and serves as a judge for the National Intercollegiate Flying Association. He can be found on Instagram as @cessnateur....
Prospective owners requiring six seats and a large payload capacity typically have to spend $150,000 to $300,000 to obtain these capabilities. From the Piper Cherokee Six to the Cessna 206, 207, and 210, most options are quite sought after with correspondingly...
Among both Cessna and Piper single-engine types, there are three general categories available. The least expensive tend to utilize the least powerful engines and, while economical, lack climbing and high-altitude capabilities. On the other end of the spectrum, larger options utilize...
