Airplanes - Page 12

Two of the “Big Three” general aviation manufacturers, Cessna and Piper are pilot favorites the world over. But which manufacturer produces the better aircraft? Let’s compare Cessna and Piper. For as long as both companies have been around, their aircraft have directly competed with one another (even after Cessna branched out into private jets with

The 12 best 4 engine planes ever to carry passengers, from the Comet and 707 to the 747 and A380, with build numbers and which quadjets still fly in 2026.

Prior to the invention of jets, turboprops were the go-to powerplant when piston engines could not provide the power or range it needed. Since the invention of jets, however, turboprops have become less common though they are still used, but why? Turboprops are still used chiefly due to their increased versatility relative to their jet

The fastest twin-engine piston planes ranked by top speed, from the 266-knot Piper Aerostar 700P to the Cessna 421C, plus the fastest twins built today.

Can you get sucked into a jet engine? Yes, even at idle. A 737’s danger zone reaches 10 feet at idle and 14 at takeoff. Who survived, and why.

Trijets ranked: the 12 best 3-engine planes ever built, from the Boeing 727 to the Falcon 8X, plus why airlines dropped them and which still fly.

Though not as famous as some of their more established competitors such as Piper and Beechcraft, both Cirrus and Mooney still produce aircraft loved by pilots and avgeeks the world over. But which is better? Both companies have decades-long strong track records of producing aircraft. Whilst neither manufacturer has ever grown large enough to join

It’s a common sight to see planes flying high in the sky, but why do they need to go so high? Flying lower to the ground seems to make more sense because then cabins don’t need to be pressurized, and passengers get to enjoy views of the ground. Planes have to fly so high because

Safety should be at the forefront of every pilot’s mind when considering aircraft training options. The aircraft chosen for training will impact the learning experience and skill development necessary to become a safe pilot. Whether you want to pursue aviation as a recreational hobby or are airline bound, the goal is to master the fundamentals

Aircraft such as the Boeing 747 and 737 are still on the books of airlines around the world for regular operation despite being built in the 1970s. This seems like a long time and would naturally lead you to wonder how many years a plane lasts. Commercial, military, and cargo aircraft are designed to be