The Cessna Citation CJ4 has made a very profitable name for itself in the light jet market. Marrying the performance of larger competitors with the very convenient option of being an owner-operator, it delivers a unique package with a friendly price tag. This model was announced in 2006 and began operations formally in 2010, with …
The Cessna 175 entered the scene after successfully introducing the Cessna 172 and Cessna 182 tricycle gear series. Cessna found themselves in an awkward position: the versatile Skyhawk was a little too slow for some owners, but the Skylane was too expensive of an upgrade despite having adequate performance. To solve the issue, Cessna married …
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As the very last Learjet produced to draw on the Learjet 24’s legacy, the Learjet 31 holds a special place in the hearts of enthusiasts and owners alike. Fast, sleek, and ever-reliable, it has built a deserved reputation as a sleek jet that flies as good as it looks. 1990 / Learjet 31 / Model …
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The Cessna Citation Mustang is a single-pilot very light jet produced between 2006 and 2017, with a run of 479 aircraft. Cessna, in particular, is not as enthusiastic about the ‘very light jet’ moniker out of principle – while offerings from Embraer, Cirrus, and Honda are clean sheet designs built specifically to attack this market, …
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2007 / Embraer Phenom 100 / Model Guide and Specs The Phenom 100 was Embraer’s first foray into the very light jet market. After finding considerable success in the regional airliner market thanks to the EMB-110 and EMB-120 turboprops plus the ERJ and the E-Jet jetliners, Embraer’s single business jet offering until 2007 had been …
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The Cessna 182, quickly baptized Skylane in its early days, is a tricycle gear aircraft developed from the robust backcountry all-star Cessna 180. Introduced in 1956, the 182 quickly became a hit due to its flexibility and ease of operation, spawning a total of 23 variants over time. Whether in its regular, retractable-gear, or turbocharged …
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In 1953, Cessna ads leaned heavily on the 50th anniversary of the Wright brothers’ first flight to proudly introduce their new offering to the market: the Cessna 180. Sleek, robust, and with roots that clearly traced back to the company’s commercially successful Cessna 170. It would not be wrong to characterize the original 180 as …
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Introduction Classics die hard, and few aircraft prove this as much as the Learjet 60. Produced until 2012, this iconic aircraft was the very last of the Learjet series which was still based on the 1960s Learjet 23 designed by Bill Lear based on the Swiss FFA P-16 fighter prototype. All Learjet aircraft have been …
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After revolutionizing the private jet market with the Learjet 23, Robert Lear’s creation went on to have multiple variants throughout the company’s many ownership changes. The most popular and easily recognizable one will forever be the Learjet 35. A sleek and nimble business jet with a small profile, fighter wings, and wingtip tanks, it became …
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Not all flights fit the profile that requires a flight helmet, but there are a few cases where it is prudent to have one. Operations that routinely involve proximity to Mother Earth and/or other aircraft are also prime candidates for unexpected or unintended contact between the parties involved. There are cases where the difference between …
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