Is 2007 the Year of the Very Light Jet?
Several airplane manufacturers are expanding into the very light jet category, a type of plane that requires only one pilot and can transport between three and nine passengers. Even more companies are sitting on the fence without yet committing or walking away from the prospect of joining their competitors. Their wait-and-see attitude may be short-lived.
A Fiftieth Anniversary Party for Cessna’s Model 172
Last year marked the 50-year anniversary of the Cessna Skyhawk 172. The tricycle-gear 4-seat Cessna 172 is one of the world’s most popular airplanes of all time. To date, Cessna has delivered more than 35,000 of the single-engine, high-wing airplanes. Many of the aircraft’s owners are small families or flight schools. The 172 is a forgiving aircraft which makes it attractive for novice pilots or those who operate on short strips or unpaved runways.
The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum is divided into two facilities; one is the National Mall in Washington D.C., and the other is the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center located near Washington Dulles International Airport. Combined, the two collections represent the world’s largest exhibition of aviation artifacts.
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