From Ramp Queen to Speed Queen: A Cardinal Story
It 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 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 MoreSean Sullivan, of Fort Worth, Texas, is an example of these positive impressions actually matching the man. An entrepreneur in the construction and real estate fields, Sean has parlayed his take-charge attitude into his piloting experiences and plane ownership.
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.
Read MorePost-World War II war surplus aircraft may have looked attractive based on purchase price, but operating costs were well out of reach of the average retiring military fighter pi¬lot, lieutenant, or captain returning from the war. Of course, the established general aviation manufacturers and dozens of upstart companies jumped into the light-plane business with enthusiasm. For its part, Cessna introduced a new model known as the 190/195. The new airplane was probably a much better machine than its sales record suggested.
Read MoreThe usual question is which used, pressurized twin makes the most sense for a pilot looking to transition to the imaginary safety of two engines? My vote usually goes to the Cessna 340. Today, the early 340s represent an impressive buy for the pilot looking for twin engine redundancy at a reasonable price. The earliest examples, 1972-1974 models, sell for about $120,000 and the last production 340s, 1982-1984 vintage, bring about double that.
Read MoreBy today’s standards, the first Cessna Citation (originally named the Fanjet 500 and later rebranded as the Citation 1 and finally the Citation 500) was perhaps the ultimate entry-level business jet. In 1972, it was one of the first corporate jets to be authorized for single pilot operation and the first in what was to become the world’s most popular line of business jets. Cessna’s 500 series Citations brought on-demand jet travel to folks who otherwise would have been relegated to the airline’s timeline.
Read MorePhoto by Jack Fleetwood Echo the Krummen Brothers Legacy By Nick Meyer Nick’s Skylark was...
Read MorePhotos by Jack Fleetwood By Loren May Loren’s 140 was the cover plane in the February 2020...
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