Small Aircraft

The role of a tow plane pilot involves towing gliders, also referred to as sailplanes, to an altitude where they can be released safely, allowing the glider pilot to glide back for a safe landing....

The Red Bull Air Race is one of the most famous air obstacle races in the world. As such, many pilots aim to participate in one of the races, in order to be crowned a world champion. However, the...

While there are many different types of aircraft, most planes share some of the same basic parts. Over one hundred years of aviation advancements, the modern plane is the beneficiary of numerous...

The Mooney aircraft company was started by Al Mooney in 1929. Al Mooney was doodling with airplane designs since he was in grade school. By the time he was in high school, Mooney was reading...

Mackinac Island is nestled between the upper and lower peninsula's of Michigan and is just east of the Mackinac Straights Suspension Bridge. If you have never visited this beautiful island, it's...

Airplane insurance has been around since the early 20th century, when Lloyd's of London wrote a policy in 1911. If you are a plane owner today, aviation insurance is mandatory and will protect...

If you've always dreamed of flying your own plane, soaring above the clouds, private pilot lessons may be an option for you. Getting your pilots license is more than simply showing up for a few...

The dart plane is a classic paper airplane design. It is stable, quick and easy to build. Thrown from a good height, it can go quite a distance before reaching the ground. It also does well with...

Plastic model plane kits can produce very realistic scale models of aircraft, but it takes a lot of patience. Waiting long enough for glue and paint to dry is an essential practice and one that is...

Public air travel can be a hassle for many travelers, so the idea of chartering a private plane has become more attractive. Long security lines, cancellations and delays are just a few of the...

Admittedly, buying an airplane is more difficult than buying a new car. It's not going to fit in your garage and you can't fill it up at the corner gas station. Of course, if you are in the market...