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That Time Cessna Made a Helicopter

In the 1950s, Cessna acquired Seibel Helicopter Co. and began work on the CH-1 Skyhook.
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Registering a Custom N-Number for Your New Airplane

Many owners select tail numbers with personal meaning, and some are assigned to the aircraft types they display.
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McDonnell’s ‘Moonbat’ Definitely Stood Out in the Early 1940s

The XP-67 was developed in the hopes of outperforming the Air Force interceptors of the time period.
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Keeping the Vintage Cool During a Panel Upgrade

Garmin’s GI 275 flight instruments update a 1953 Cessna 170B panel without sacrificing its original round gauge aesthetic.
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The Close Call of the Northrop YA-9A Prototype

The close air support YA-9A had intriguing design features despite losing a pivotal contract to replace the aging Douglas A-1 Skyraider.
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Lesser-known EAA AirVenture Tips for the New Owner

When traveling to Oshkosh, don't forget the pizza delivery, solar lights, and storm shelters.
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Smaller, Lighter Cessna 327 ‘Mini Skymaster’

The 327 was Cessna’s solution to a downsizing opportunity. Then it ended up in a NASA wind tunnel.
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Making an Old Panel New Again

During an instrument panel upgrade, problems can turn into not-too-terribly expensive opportunities for adding functionality and reliability.
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The Unconventional, 440-Pound Aerosport Rail

This remarkable aircraft lacked a windscreen or enclosed fuselage but made up for it with a second engine.
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The Adventures of a Panel Redesign

Limitations are inherent in modifying old panels.
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