What do you get when you take a gifted aeronautical engineering professor, a group of eager junior college students, and mix in a Howard Hughes connection? The result is a streamlined and efficient retractable gear monoplane, the Harlow PJC. The equal...
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....
At 00:52 on June 6, 1944, the first phase of Operation Overlord began. At 00:52 on June 6, 1944, the first phase of Operation Overlord began. On the ground, occupied France awaited the Allied airborne pathfinders preparing to jump. The transport...
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...
Unmodified plane represents one of the more common taildragger options. When choosing one of the handful of fourplace taildraggers, the process becomes a matter of carefully balancing the pros and cons of each. The Piper Pacer tends to be more affordable,...
This little airplane could provide its next owner with a sportier and speedier flying experience. Most entry-level airplanes in the 100 hp range tend to exhibit similar qualities. Sluggish handling, even more sluggish cruise speeds, and in the case of Cessna...
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....