The Cessna Cardinal underwent a critical engine upgrade from 150-hp in 1968 to 180-hp by 1969, addressing initial performance deficiencies. Major design enhancements were introduced from the 1970 ...

Stress significantly impairs a pilot's performance and decision-making during flight, making effective stress management crucial for minimizing risk. Pilots can learn to manage in-flight stress ...

Explore Affordable Aviation by Dan Johnson on Plane & Pilot Magazine — your guide to light-sport, ultralight, and experimental aircraft. With decades of Dan’s experience, this section offers pilot ...

The Cessna 172 Skyhawk is the most-produced aircraft in history, yet it paradoxically lacks the "best-loved" status or legendary lore of other Cessna models. Despite being perceived as unremarkable, ...

In the late 1890s, the U.S. experienced a wave of "ghost airship" sightings, describing large, fast-moving vessels far more advanced than any known contemporary technology. The nature of these ...

The 1970s are fondly remembered as a golden age for personal flying, marked by unrivaled activity and popularity, culminating 20 years of technological and demographic growth. During this decade, ...

The Piper Meridian is a single-engine turboprop designed to meet the demand for higher speeds (260 knots) in general aviation, optimized for efficient and practical flight at high altitudes. It ...

Even aircraft certified for Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI) have components not covered by de-icing systems, which can still be compromised by ice. Unprotected parts ...

Night VFR flight presents significant challenges for human pilots due to impaired vision and orientation, essentially requiring an instrument-like approach regardless of VMC. While FAA regulations for ...

Stephen E. "Jake" Jacobson undertook a decades-long, sentimental restoration of his family's 1950 Cessna 170A, the plane he learned to fly in. The project was a significant challenge, initiated after ...

The article details the author's first hands-on experience with a Light Sport Aircraft, the Jabiru J-230D, under the mentorship of "Mr. Light Sport" Dan Johnson. The Jabiru J-230D is presented as an ...

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