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  • Photo Credit: airliners.net - Tales De Lass Graciano
    November 22, 2024

    Number 77 of 100 in 100: The Beechcraft Duke ✈️

    Conceptualization:   Beechcraft’s inspiration for the Duke came from a simple yet ambitious idea: to create an aircraft that bridged the gap between the nimble Baron and the larger, unpressurized Queen Air. They wanted something that didn’t just meet expectations...

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  • Photo Credit: Kansas Historical Society
    November 8, 2024

    Aviation Appreciation Friday! – Walter Beech

    When we think of aviation pioneers, names like the Wright brothers or Amelia Earhart might come to mind. But nestled in the heart of American aviation history is another remarkable name: Walter H. Beech. Beech’s relentless passion for flight culminated in...

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  • Photo Credit: airliners.net - Jon Ekman
    November 7, 2024

    Number 67 of 100 in 100: The Beechcraft Bonanza 🛩️

    Conceptualization:   The Beechcraft Bonanza was developed in the post-World War II era, a time when the aviation industry was shifting its focus from military to civilian needs. With many returning pilots eager to embrace personal aviation, manufacturers saw a promising...

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  • Photo Credit: airliners.net - Alex Christie
    September 30, 2024

    Number 45 of 100 in 100, the Beech Model 17 Staggerwing

    Conceptualization:   The Beech Model 17 Staggerwing was born from the need for a high-performance, luxurious aircraft that could serve business executives and affluent individuals during the 1930s. Aviation at the time was evolving rapidly, with a growing demand for...

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  • Photo Credit: avionslegendaires.net
    September 20, 2024

    Aviation Appreciation Friday - Clyde Cessna

    Born on December 5, 1879, in Hawthorne, Iowa, Clyde Cessna grew up in rural Rago, Kansas, after his family moved there when he was two. He displayed early mechanical skills, improving farm equipment and developing new farming techniques. He later...

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  • Photo Credit: airliners.net - Daniel Tanner
    July 9, 2024

    Number 29 in 100 in 100, The Piper Aerostar ✈️

    Conceptualization:   The Piper Aerostar was conceived in the mid-1960s, a time when the general aviation market was flourishing, and there was a growing demand for high-performance, pressurized, twin-engine aircraft. This demand was driven by pilots and business operators seeking...

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  • Photo Credit: pinterest.com
    May 13, 2024

    Number 20 of 100 in 100, The Beech Duchess ✈️👨‍✈️

    Unveiling the Beech Duchess: A Pilot's Guide to Twin-Engine Excellence…   Conceptualization:   The Beech Duchess, a twin-engine aircraft, was conceptualized by Beechcraft Corporation, known for its innovative aircraft designs. The development of the Duchess stemmed from a growing demand...

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  • Beechcraft King Air
    March 5, 2024

    #3 in our 100 in 100, the Beechcraft King Air 🛫

      Conceptualization: The Beechcraft King Air was born out of a clear market need and a visionary approach to aircraft design. In the early 1960s, the aviation industry was experiencing rapid growth, with increasing demands for a new breed of...

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