Cirrus Unveils TRAC Series of Flight Training Aircraft

General Aviation

by Editorial Staff - 09/25/201909/25/20190

Cirrus Aircraft today announced the TRAC Series, a purpose-built configuration of the best-selling SR Series line of aircraft developed specifically for flight training institutions. The TRAC Series is thoughtfully crafted with reliability, durability and economy in mind to meet the rigors of high-tempo flight operations,

This Airplane Doing Donuts Is Snow Drifting Perfected

General Aviation

by Chris Clarke - 10/20/201511/17/20150

Many hooligans on the roads these days yearn for the cold and dreary days of winter to wreak havoc on a freshly powdered parking lot. This bush pilot takes drifting to an entirely new level by taking a Piper Cub and carving perfect circles on

Cessna Sends Fast Flights To Reno Air Race

General Aviation

by Chris Clarke - 09/21/201509/21/20150

Textron Aviation Inc. today announced its Cessna TTx – the fastest fixed-gear piston aircraft – will be headlining its diverse product lineup at this year’s Reno Air Races. The TTx’s efficient laminar-flow wing design, race-bred engine and low-drag profile can be seen this week at Stead

Flying Ford Finds Fateful Fiery Finish

General Aviation

by Chris Clarke - 09/19/201509/23/20150

Because Pinto. It might not come as a surprise that this flying Ford Pinto met its demise amidst smoke and flames, but what might surprise you is that it wasn’t cause by a faulty gas tank. With an engineering degree from Northrop’s Institute of Technology in

Blind Pilot Flies And Lands A Real Airplane

General Aviation

by Chris Clarke - 09/02/201509/19/20150

After a retinal degenerative disease stole pilot Jim Platzer's eyesight, one of his greatest fears would be that he could never fly again. After working closely with a certified flight instructor, Jim was able to take back the controls and performs the impossible feat of

Minor Damage To The Bugatti 100p Replica After Successful First Flight

General Aviation

by Chris Clarke - 08/20/201510/21/20150

After many months of planning, engineering, fundraising, and hard work, the team building one of the most beautiful airplanes ever designed has finally gotten off the ground. After a recent teaser showing of the first engine start and high speed taxi testing, the first flight

The Hayabusa Powered Bugatti 100p Replica Is Ready To Take Flight

General Aviation

by Chris Clarke - 08/07/201510/21/20150

Oh, and not just one hi-revving 1300cc superbike motor, but two. Each powering its own propellor in slick counter-rotating fashion. This Bugatti 100p replica is about to take flight. In case you didn’t know, Ettore Bugatti (the same Bugatti that made famous race cars) built a

Competition Aerobatics Would Kick Your Feeble Ass

by Chris Clarke - 06/16/201501/20/20200

Performing for a live video feed in the skies of Sochi, Svetlana Kapanina demonstrates why she’s a legend in her own time. The seven time aerobatic world champion makes taking some serious g-force punishment look good during the Olympic Sky aviation festival. She was joined by

These Jet Jockeys Might Have More Money Than Brains

by Chris Clarke - 05/11/201511/06/20150

This Czech designed L-39 Albatross basic military jet trainer might not carry any weapons, but in the hands of undisciplined civilian jet pilots, it has the potential to be seriously dangerous. Thousands of these trainers remain in active service and have become one of the cheapest