The Cessna 170A: A Piece of History
When a family trip was on the horizon, in his excitement Tibor Farkas would pack early and ask to keep the airline tickets in his room.
Read MoreWhen a family trip was on the horizon, in his excitement Tibor Farkas would pack early and ask to keep the airline tickets in his room.
Read MoreCody Abner grew up around airplanes. His parents had a private airstrip on their property north of Bemidji, Minnesota.
Read More“I was fascinated by aviation before I had ever attended my first day of school.” Brad Lee is not exaggerating.
Read MoreMark Whaling’s 2013 Cessna TTx T240. Photos by Jack Fleetwood (www.jackfleetwood.com) Mark Whaling credits his oldest son for prompting him to get his pilot’s certificate. When he was just five years old, Tim requested a...
Read MoreThe Cessna 150 and 152 are ideal for training because they’re simple to fly and relatively inexpensive to operate, maintain, and insure.
Read MoreHarold Kennedy took his first flying lesson when he was fifteen years old and purchased his first airplane when he was just 18 years old.
Read MoreIt wasn’t much to look at. When Garrie Moore first approached the 1968 Cessna 177 Cardinal, yellow jackets were flying in and out of it.
Read MoreAs the story goes, Cessna marked the Skyhawk’s Silver Anniversary (25 years) by painting the first one off the line that year metallic cardinal silver, with a midnight red primary stripe and a flag red accent stripe.
Read MoreJared Calvert was only 5 years old when he took his first plane ride in a Cessna 175 around Ranger Airfield (F23) in Ranger, Texas.
Read MoreNobody in my family was involved in aviation, but I started flying roughly 10 years ago on a whim, and I simply got hooked.
Read MoreFor individuals like Cory Rance, of Moody, Texas, there is only one mode of transportation that is both practical and exhilarating.
Read MoreChris and Liz Bron fly a Cessna 172M from their home base, Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (KSPI), in Springfield, Illinois.
Read MoreThe 210 makes its mark in the GA world as a good choice for its speed, six-passenger capacity, relatively high useful load, roominess, and long-distance capability.
Read MoreBradley McKee is an enthusiastic young aviator with an ambition to become a corporate pilot. His passion for flying began almost as far back as he can remember, around 5 years old.
Read MoreN737VE began its life like all of the other Cessna birds; it was a stellar representation of what the company does best, blending reliability and accessibility.
Read MorePatrick is wild about his current aircraft. “It’s my forever plane,” he said. But he actually had two other planes before discovering the Cessna T310Q.
Read MoreAre modifications worth it? One group that thinks they are — South America Mission (SAMAIR) — is located in Pucallpa, Peru. The 206/T206 aircraft they operate are a vital part of their organization.
Read MoreAlthough Eric Bradley has been around airplanes his entire life and had an ambition to be a pilot for three decades, he didn’t reach that milestone until several months ago.
Read MoreCharlie Gasmire is a pilot and entrepreneur who founded Airplane Academy (airplaneacademy.com) in 2018 to bring more people into aviation and equip them for success.
Read MoreThe Skyhawk is the most produced aircraft in history. With more than 44,000 built and more still being produced, they are as popular now as ever.
Read MoreRestoring and upgrading this plane has been a labor of love for Gary. “It’s like coming home for me when flying. I’ve flown a number of aircraft in my flying career, but when I fly this classic, I’m taken back to the romantic days of flying.
Read MoreIt took a while for Blaine to find the aircraft he was looking for. When he spotted the plane online nearly five years ago, he knew it was just what he wanted.
Read MoreSince the Cessna 150 debuted in 1957, it’s played a central role in helping students earn their pilot’s certificate. It’s also played a major role in the success of the Tango Thirty One Aero Clube
Read MoreWhen Russel Moore talks about his airplane and about flying, he speaks in third person. It’s always about the people who got him where he is today.
Read MoreMany people believe the Cessna 182 is the best general aviation airplane available, and whether that’s true or not, they’re certainly increasing in value as if it’s true.
Read MoreAl Sidaras is proud to be an 80-year-old pilot, as well he should be. Most pilots have had to give up their flying hobby by then.
Read More“If your purpose is genuinely the enjoyment of flying and truly experiencing everything, there is nothing that can beat a gyroplane.
Read More“I was looking for a multi-engine airplane, and this was decently equipped at the right price. I wasn’t necessarily set on a 310, but the more I’ve flown it, the more I’ve really enjoyed flying this airplane.”
Read MoreDonn Hopkins was the pilot of the photo-shoot flight, while friend and student pilot Erin Clancy...
Read MoreDespite 65-plus years of attrition, there were enough Cessna 140 aircraft built that there is still a ready supply on the market. Most owners of Cessna’s first, real, entry-level, trainer are justifiably proud of their arrogant, little, fun, tailwheel machines.
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