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  • Photo Credit: airliners.net - Rafael Silesianwings
    November 19, 2024

    Number 74 of 100 in 100: The Aeronca 11 Chief 🛩️

    Conceptualization:   The Aeronca 11 Chief came to life during the exciting post-World War II aviation boom—a time when general aviation was taking off like never before. Returning military pilots and graduates of the Civilian Pilot Training Program were eager...

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  • Photo Credit: Kansas Historical Society
    November 8, 2024

    Aviation Appreciation Friday! – Walter Beech

    When we think of aviation pioneers, names like the Wright brothers or Amelia Earhart might come to mind. But nestled in the heart of American aviation history is another remarkable name: Walter H. Beech. Beech’s relentless passion for flight culminated in...

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  • Photo Credit: airliners.net - Jon Ekman
    November 7, 2024

    Number 67 of 100 in 100: The Beechcraft Bonanza 🛩️

    Conceptualization:   The Beechcraft Bonanza was developed in the post-World War II era, a time when the aviation industry was shifting its focus from military to civilian needs. With many returning pilots eager to embrace personal aviation, manufacturers saw a promising...

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  • Photo Credit: airliners.net - Ron Baak
    November 4, 2024

    Number 63 of 100 in 100: The Aeronca 15 Sedan 🛩️

    Conceptualization:   The Aeronca 15 Sedan was born in a transformative era for aviation. After World War II, the focus shifted from military aircraft production to meeting the needs of the civilian aviation market. The war left behind a growing...

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  • Photo Credit: airliners.net - Alex Christie
    October 30, 2024

    Number 60 of 100 in 100: The Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser!

    Conceptualization:   The Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser was developed during a transitional period in aviation history—right after World War II. By 1946, the demand for military aircraft was dwindling, and manufacturers like Piper were looking to cater to the civilian...

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  • Photo Credit: airliners.net - Nikolay Ivanov
    October 29, 2024

    Number 58 of 100 in 100: The Cessna 172 Skyhawk 🛩️

    Conceptualization:   The Cessna 172 was developed during a time of rapid expansion in general aviation, particularly in the post-World War II era when flying was becoming more popular for personal, recreational, and training purposes. As aviation grew in popularity,...

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  • Photo Credit: airliners.net - Baires Aviation Photography
    October 28, 2024

    Number 57 of 100 in 100, the Bellanca Decathlon 🛩️

    Conceptualization:   The Bellanca Decathlon emerged at a time when the general aviation community was increasingly interested in aerobatics and upset recovery training. In the late 1960s and early 1970s, pilots sought aircraft that could meet the demands of more...

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