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  • Photo Credit: airliners.net - Brian Spurr
    November 20, 2024

    Number 75 of 100 in 100: The Piper PA-23 Apache ✈️

    Conceptualization:   In the early 1950s, the aviation community was eager for an aircraft that offered enhanced safety, extended range, and greater versatility, especially for cross-country flights and multi-engine training. Recognizing this demand, Piper Aircraft, traditionally known for single-engine planes...

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

    Number 60 of 100 in 100: The Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser!

    Conceptualization:   The Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser was developed during a transitional period in aviation history—right after World War II. By 1946, the demand for military aircraft was dwindling, and manufacturers like Piper were looking to cater to the civilian...

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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 - Francois-Xavier Simon
    August 28, 2024

    Number 35 of 100 in 100, the Piper PA-46 🛩️

    Conceptualization:   Work on the Piper PA-46 began in the late 1970s, in response to a need for high-performance, pressurized single-engine aircraft. At that time, pilots and aviation enthusiasts were seeking a versatile aircraft capable of both long-range travel and...

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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: airliners.net - Gary Shepherd
    May 22, 2024

    Number 26 of 100 in 100, The Piper PA-38 Tomahawk 🛩️

    Evolution Over Time: An In-Depth Look at The Tomahawk’s Role in Aviation History…   Conceptualization:   The Piper PA-38 Tomahawk was conceptualized in the mid-1970s, during a period when the general aviation market was experiencing significant growth. This era saw...

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