We’ve all dreamed of owning an aircraft. But about owning an entire aircraft company? Well, now’s your chance. You have until December 19, 2024, to bid on the entire Luscombe Aircraft Corp. in Jamestown, New York. Starman Bros. Auctions is handling...
On Monday, the General Aviation Manufacturers Association released 2024’s third-quarter aircraft shipment and billing report. According to GAMA, the industry has experienced an increase in the value of aircraft shipments and an increase in piston airplanes, business jets, and turbine helicopters....
On November 15, the FAA announced that pilots operating under BasicMed will be allowed to operate aircraft with a maximum takeoff weight of up to 12,500 pounds (up from 6,000 pounds), carry up to six passengers (previously 5), and allow designated...
Every once in a while, some nonflyer will casually say to me, “Ever been afraid while you’re up there flying?” One supposes they are looking for some juicy description of a desperate situation fraught with daunting danger, culminating in a near-escape...
Professional pilot and photographer Leonardo Correa Luna was born in Uruguay in 1974, and since he can remember all he wanted to be was a pilot. Forward in time to 2016 and at the age of 42 Leonardo has accumulated more...
You recognize, a lot of 17 years of age are delighted simply to get a vehicle driver'' s license. Bear in mind that Topper? Caitlin? Yeah, yet Christopher Ballinger, that turned 17 today, just got his pilots certificate, and I wager...
You may have noticed that the Plane & Pilot website looks a little different as of last week. We are proud to announce that we have upgraded the site to increase usability and functionality in addition to improving its overall appearance. ...
It’s in Plane & Pilot’s DNA to inspire pilots to fly—and to attract new aviators to the skies. And what compels most prospective pilots to start lessons, or keep flying? A special airplane. The grand prize winner will receive a $100,000...
I was standing wearily beside the North 40 aircraft camping perimeter road and, as often happens, a driver of a golf cart pulled up and asked, “Where are you going?” “Registration,” says I, and his response was, “Climb in, I’ll take...
Not every type of aircraft has skyrocketed in value like Skyhawks and Cherokees in recent years. Within the vintage community, a number of simple aircraft designs from Taylorcraft, Luscombes and Aeronca haven’t surged quite like much of the market, and remain...
