In 1959, the Cessna Aircraft Company came up with an all-metal, tricycle gear airplane, which became known as the Cessna 150. Different versions of the same aircraft were introduced, including Standard, Trainer, Commuter, and Patroller. If one was to compare the Standard and the Trainer, the immediate difference that could be noted was the cockpit…
The Robinson R22 is one of the best helicopters in the market. Frank Robinson created a whole new helicopter market that raised the bar for all other helicopters in the world. The Robinson helicopter is safe, reliable, and does not cost too much. It is great for someone who wants to pilot a helicopter for…
As the Cessna 414 makes its way into extinction, the demand for these airplanes is becoming increasingly popular. The early 414 airplanes could easily be distinguished because of their tip tanks and stumpy nose. By 1978, the Cessna saw some changes and was renamed the 414A Chancellor. This new airplane had a nose almost three…
Thirty years ago, Piper Cherokee, also synonymous with Piper PA-28-140, started its journey from the assembly line at Vero Beach. The Cherokee 140 bid goodbye to the popular tube-and-fabric designs adopted by previous airplanes that had been introduced by Piper in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania. However, this airplane never aimed to secure a spot in aviation…
When it comes to the best manufacturer of aviation aircraft, Piper Aircraft, Inc. stands out. This is an aircraft company that is found in Vero Beach Regional Airport in Vero Beach, Florida, United States. Piper Aircraft is a state-owned enterprise run by the Government of Brunei since 2009. There are three people behind the success…
In late 1954, the Cessna 310 entered the market. Unlike Piper’s Apache, Cessna 310 lived a long, healthy life before finally retiring in 1981. During the 26 years the Cessna aircraft survived, it developed from a five-seater aircraft with pressure-carbureted engines to a magnificent six-seater that was turbocharged and had icing certification. Cessna 310 Specifications…
So, you have made your first parachute jump and you think you want to continue. And here you face the question of choosing a parachute sports training system. There are only two of them: the classical one and the so-called Accelerated FreeFall (AFF) system – a faster training of free fall. Two system of parachute…
The motor is droning behind you as you walk to the start with your powered hang glider to the start of the take-off zone in a beautiful field. Then take a deep breath and begin to run. It is like a normal hang glider take-off, but you start from level ground and then you immediately…
Parascending is an activity, done by a group of pilots that fly canopies, usually towed into the air by a big car. Initially, such canopies where parachute-based and had a round or square shape, but these days pilots use winches to tow both paragliders and ascending canopies. Parascending is usually done in large fields and…
Many people dream to take a parachute jump, but not so many people reach the moment of their dream realized. Such kind of entertainment is freely available now, but people are mostly stopped by the simple feeling of fear. Firstly, everyone is afraid of the parachute jump itself. But this came to be easily overcome…
