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The newest trend in aircraft manufacturing isn’t bigger and better—it’s smaller and better. Light sport aircraft are popular around the world. These small aircraft enable pretty much anyone to take to the skies in their own plane. Are they the rebirth of general aviation? Light sport aircraft, or LSAs, are lightweight aircraft that are simple

Few countries have left their mark on the history of aviation quite as much as Russia, and that includes helicopters. Past, present, and future, military, transport, and otherwise, these helicopters have achieved liftoff into the pantheon of the best Russian helicopters. One of the most important things to keep in mind about Russia’s wide range

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Who knows! Identifying planes from the ground can be very tricky when so many of them look so similar. So how do airplane spotters do it with such confidence and accuracy? Read on to find out how you can crack the code too. In pre-internet times, the

There is no question that Israel has seen more than its fair share of wars over its largely tumultuous years since independence, and a big factor in the nation’s constant fight to survive has been Israel’s consistently impressive aerial strength, with Israeli fighter jets undoubtedly being the vital element of the force. Let’s talk a

Ultralight aircraft offer fun and value to the aviation enthusiast. It’s true that you don’t need a license to fly these planes, but even airline pilots love flying them, just for the joy or flying. If you’re thinking about getting into the world of ultralight flying, here are ten of the most popular ultralight aircraft worthy

There are jumbo jets, there’s Jet Blue – and then there are these gigantic cargo planes that blow the rest of the competition away with their sheer size, power, and carrying capacity. Size matters, and these sky giants prove it. The first thing that probably comes to mind with large cargo planes like these is

There is a revolution occurring in modern light aircraft that you might not be aware of. More and more planes are being designed that use diesel engines. What is the benefit of diesel engines in aircraft, and will they become more mainstream? Diesel engines operate much more efficiently. Plus, they are more forgiving of the types

Private jets certainly look slick, but when it comes to turbulence, do private jets suffer more or less than commercial planes? While commercial jets have size on their side, does the superior performance of a private jet reduce the threat of turbulence? Read on to find out. The answer is both yes and no. Private

Founded in 1939, Sukhoi has been synonymous with Soviet bloc and Russian aviation excellence for three quarters of a century. Which of its fighter jets rank among the company’s most important contributions to Russian military and aviation history? Many of the Sukhoi fighters on this list were developed while the Soviet Union was still in

Often “remembered” as a “Forgotten War,” the Korean War ushered in an unforgettable age of modern warfare, particularly in the form of jet-to-jet aerial combat. These jets that battled above Korea (and a couple that never did) defined the era. Though not technically the start of the jet age of aerial combat (technically a few