Donn Hopkins was the pilot of the photo-shoot flight, while friend and student pilot Erin Clancy...

The first 150 included more horsepower, a Continental O-200 engine that pumped out 100 hp versus 90 hp on the later 140s, plus most of the features the 140 lacked. The stock propeller was an all-metal, fixed pitch, two-blade McCauley, not surprising since Cessna owned McCauley in those days.

The Cessna 140 proves that simple flying can still deliver pure joy. From its responsive tailwheel handling to its classic postwar design, this vintage two-seater remains a favorite among pilots who appreciate stick-and-rudder flying, low-and-slow cruising, and timeless aviation charm.

What if the best part of flying is simply going higher? The Turbo Centurion T-210 proves altitude isn’t just a luxury—it’s a game-changer. With impressive speed, range and load-hauling ability, this legendary six-seater shows why pilots still swear by turbocharged performance.

Reid Howell’s Cessna 140. Photos courtesy of Jack Fleetwood (www.jackfleetwood.com). By Bill Cox...

Cessna 172s are common enough. But when Conner Vital’s 1961 Cessna 172B glides onto the runway, it makes a big splash. It’s nicknamed “Reflections”

Bob McBride was immersed in the aviation world from infancy. When he was just two weeks old, his parents took him on his first plane ride.

Too many years of watching tachometers redlined had conditioned me to assume high indications were obviously the work of the devil.

Last month, we met Rusty Morris and his Cessna 172. This month, meet Mark, Rusty’s son, and his Cessna 170B.

Rusty Morris is one of those pilots who was enamored with flying from his first taste of taking to the skies.

It all began with a P-51 Crazy Horse. Richard Smith was at Sun ‘n Fun in 1991 and jumped at the opportunity to take a ride in the Crazy Horse.

Christian Sanchez’s 1969 Cessna 150J. Photos courtesy of Jack Fleetwood (www.jackfleetwood.com)....

Steve Havlir shares his history in aviation and information about his plane, the 1978 Cessna T210M Centurion.

Like other pilots, Steve Sewell’s interest in aviation began with family who recounted stories about aviation in the military.

Garrie Moore had his sights set on a Mooney since he was young. In the 1970s, he and his father drove to Kerrville, TX to tour the factory.

A common question I’m asked at is, “Why do new General Aviation airplanes cost so much in contrast to even a high-end sports car?”

Bryan Rose grew up on a Texas cotton farm with a toy airplane in his hand and that is where his love of flying began.

Warren Oxman’s fascina­tion with flight started early in life. He was three years old then his parents purchased a 1959 K35 Bonanza.

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.

Cody Abner grew up around airplanes. His parents had a private airstrip on their property north of Bemidji, Minnesota.

“I was fascinated by aviation before I had ever attended my first day of school.” Brad Lee is not exaggerating.

Harold Kennedy took his first flying lesson when he was fifteen years old and purchased his first airplane when he was just 18 years old.

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.

As 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.