The McDonnell X-85 Goblin was developed from prototype to jet-powered hot rod in no time at all during the Cold War era. (U.S. Air Force photo) The McDonnell XF-85 Goblin was an experimental "parasite ...

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Even aircraft certified for Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI) have components not covered by de-icing systems, which can still be compromised by ice. Unprotected parts ...

The new Cirrus SR22T features a groundbreaking TSIO-550K engine designed to run on lead-free avgas, addressing concerns about future fuel availability in general aviation. This advanced aircraft ...

The Piper PA-30 Twin Comanche, introduced in 1963, was based on the single-engine Comanche with minimal fuselage modifications for efficient production. Four models were offered (Standard, Custom, ...

The Martin Marietta X-24 was a NASA experimental rocket-powered lifting body design that paved the way for the space shuttle. Rocket planes are largely considered an "evolutionary dead end" in ...

Larry Walters single-handedly created a new sport when he took to the air in his improvised weather balloon lawn chair. Here a present day cluster balloonist takes to the air. Driven by a lifelong ...

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EAA AirVenture at Oshkosh is the world's largest fly-in and airshow, renowned for bringing together an unparalleled diversity of aircraft. The article spotlights historically significant planes, ...

Famed author and aviator Antoine de Saint-Exupéry disappeared during a WWII reconnaissance mission in 1944, creating a long-standing mystery. Primary theories for his disappearance included being shot ...

Burt Rutan, a pioneering aviation engineer, achieved a historic milestone with SpaceShipOne, winning the $10 million Ansari X Prize by completing the first privately funded manned suborbital ...

The Fairchild Hiller FH-227, a licensed version of the Fokker F-27, seats 44-52 passengers and has a gross weight of 43,500 lbs. The FH-227 is powered by two 2,300 shp Rolls-Royce Dart turboprops, ...