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

    Number 45 of 100 in 100, the Beech Model 17 Staggerwing

    Conceptualization:   The Beech Model 17 Staggerwing was born from the need for a high-performance, luxurious aircraft that could serve business executives and affluent individuals during the 1930s. Aviation at the time was evolving rapidly, with a growing demand for...

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  • Photo Credit: airliners.net - Bernd Borchert
    September 19, 2024

    Number 43 of 100 in 100, the Piper PA-18 Super Cub

    Conceptualization:   The Piper PA-18 Super Cub was conceived in the post-World War II era when the demand for versatile, rugged aircraft was rising. Private pilots, flight schools, and bush operators sought an aircraft that was easy to fly, affordable,...

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  • Photo Credit: airliners.net - Ivan Hernandez
    September 18, 2024

    Number 42 of 100 in 100, the Cessna 310 🛩️

    Conceptualization:   The Cessna 310 was introduced in the mid-1950s as a response to growing demand in the post-World War II general aviation market. Private pilots and business travelers sought faster, more capable aircraft, with particular emphasis on twin-engine models...

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  • Photo Credit: airliners.net - Mark Kwiatkowski
    September 10, 2024

    Number 39 of 100 in 100, the Pilatus PC-21 ✈️

    Conceptualization:   The Pilatus PC-21 emerged from the need for a more efficient military trainer to bridge the gap between basic flight training and the demands of modern fighter aircraft. In the late 1990s and early 2000s, air forces sought...

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  • Photo Credit: airliners.net - Francois-Xavier Simon
    August 28, 2024

    Number 35 of 100 in 100, the Piper PA-46 🛩️

    Conceptualization:   Work on the Piper PA-46 began in the late 1970s, in response to a need for high-performance, pressurized single-engine aircraft. At that time, pilots and aviation enthusiasts were seeking a versatile aircraft capable of both long-range travel and...

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  • Photo Credit: airliners.net - Roberto Gorini
    August 15, 2024

    Number 32 of 100 in 100, the Cirrus SR22 🛬

    Conceptualization:   The Cirrus SR22, officially certified in November 2000, arose during a period when the general aviation market was shifting towards more advanced and safer aircraft. Pilots and aircraft owners were increasingly demanding modern features, better performance, and enhanced...

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  • Photo Credit: airliners.net - Keaton Perkins
    July 10, 2024

    Number 30 in 100 in 100, The Cessna 210 Centurion 🛩️

    Conceptualization   The Cessna 210 Centurion was developed in response to the aviation market trends of the late 1950s and early 1960s, which demanded faster, more versatile, and higher-performance single-engine aircraft. Pilots and aircraft owners sought planes combining speed, range, and...

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  • Photo Credit: airliners.net - Daniel Tanner
    July 9, 2024

    Number 29 in 100 in 100, The Piper Aerostar ✈️

    Conceptualization:   The Piper Aerostar was conceived in the mid-1960s, a time when the general aviation market was flourishing, and there was a growing demand for high-performance, pressurized, twin-engine aircraft. This demand was driven by pilots and business operators seeking...

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