The author, celebrating their first year with *Plane & Pilot*, unexpectedly assumed a leadership role after their editor-in-chief departed, presenting a significant opportunity to lead the legacy ...

The Boeing L-15 Scout was an innovative post-WWII spotter plane designed for exceptional short takeoff/landing (STOL) capabilities, easy transport, and unparalleled 360-degree observer visibility. Its ...

The MOSAIC rule significantly expands Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) capabilities by increasing the stall speed limit for fixed-wing airplanes to 61 knots, removing the 120-knot speed restriction, and ...

The Otto Celera 500L is a uniquely designed aircraft that achieves a 59% reduction in drag through extensive laminar flow applied to both its wings and egg-shaped fuselage. This innovative design ...

The MOSAIC (Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification) rule is a significant regulatory overhaul expanding access to general aviation and simplifying aircraft manufacturing. It eliminates ...

The Sorrell SNS-7 Hiperbipe is a unique American homebuilt aerobatic cabin biplane, known for its "negative stagger" wing design and its blend of high performance with cabin comfort. Michael "Mikey" ...

The Guimbal Cabri G2 is a modern, high-tech, two-seat helicopter, launched in 2008, designed with a primary focus on safety, ease of flying, and low maintenance, and is considered a premium option in ...

The pilot, who held an airline pilot transport certificate and had logged approximately 21,000 flight hours, planned to do a cross-country flight in the twin-engine, amateur-built airplane. He was ...

A pair of Flight Design’s F2 MOSAIC light sport aircraft (LSAs) fly in close formation during recent tests. [Courtesy: Flight Design] Flight Design, a leading LSA manufacturer, faced significant ...

Small-aircraft aviation has been profoundly transformed by technology, shifting from analog "steam gauge" cockpits and paper navigation to integrated glass cockpits, GPS-enabled tablet apps, and ...

The FAA has finalized the Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification (MOSAIC) ruling, significantly overhauling Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) certification requirements. The new regulation ...

The author fulfilled a long-held dream by experiencing a thrilling aerobatic flight in a North American T-6 Texan with the renowned Titan Aerobatic Team at Sun 'n Fun. The Titan Aerobatic Team has ...