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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: airliners.net - Ed Groenendijk
    September 26, 2024

    Number 44 of 100 in 100, the Bell P-39 Airacobra

    Conceptualization:   The Bell P-39 Airacobra was conceived in response to a growing demand for high-performance fighters in the late 1930s. Aviation was rapidly advancing, and military pilots were looking for aircraft that could not only outpace but also outgun...

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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 - Bernd Borchert
    September 19, 2024

    Number 43 of 100 in 100, the Piper PA-18 Super Cub

    Conceptualization:   The Piper PA-18 Super Cub was conceived in the post-World War II era when the demand for versatile, rugged aircraft was rising. Private pilots, flight schools, and bush operators sought an aircraft that was easy to fly, affordable,...

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  • Photo Credit: airliners.net - Ivan Hernandez
    September 18, 2024

    Number 42 of 100 in 100, the Cessna 310 🛩️

    Conceptualization:   The Cessna 310 was introduced in the mid-1950s as a response to growing demand in the post-World War II general aviation market. Private pilots and business travelers sought faster, more capable aircraft, with particular emphasis on twin-engine models...

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  • Photo Credit: airliners.net - Mark Kwiatkowski
    September 10, 2024

    Number 39 of 100 in 100, the Pilatus PC-21 ✈️

    Conceptualization:   The Pilatus PC-21 emerged from the need for a more efficient military trainer to bridge the gap between basic flight training and the demands of modern fighter aircraft. In the late 1990s and early 2000s, air forces sought...

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  • Photo Credit: airliners.net - Philip B Hosking
    September 6, 2024

    Number 38 of 100 in 100, the Hughes OH-6 🚁

    Conceptualization:   The Hughes OH-6 was developed in the early 1960s as a response to the U.S. Army’s request for a Light Observation Helicopter (LOH). This need arose from the Army's desire for a nimble, lightweight helicopter capable of performing...

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  • Photo Credit: airliners.net - Roberto Gorini
    August 15, 2024

    Number 32 of 100 in 100, the Cirrus SR22 🛬

    Conceptualization:   The Cirrus SR22, officially certified in November 2000, arose during a period when the general aviation market was shifting towards more advanced and safer aircraft. Pilots and aircraft owners were increasingly demanding modern features, better performance, and enhanced...

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