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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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