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Woburn, Mass.-based Teffafugia Inc. said Monday (April 2) that its prototype flying car has completed its first flight, bringing the company closer to its goal of selling within the next year. The “Transition” has two seats, four wheels and wings … Continue reading →

Okay. Now you have your private license and you are thinking of renting a plane before buying. What will the approximate cost be? At the low end would be a Cessna 150/152 at about $80-$90 per hour. Move to a … Continue reading →

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How would you like to have brokered this deal? A 230 plane order sets the new record: http://travel.usatoday.com/flights/story/2011-11-17/Boeing-gets-biggest-order-ever-from-Lion-Air/51265828/1 Per Lion Air’s website: “The 737-900ER has substantial economic advantages over competing models, including 6% lower operating costs per trip and 4% … Continue reading →

According to most people,three of your best choices would be a Piper Cherokee, a Cessna 172, or a Cessna 182. The 172 is the world’s most popular trainer and ideal for short hops as a private flyer. In comparing Pipers … Continue reading →

How is the economy effecting used aircraft for sale? Is a Cessna 172 worth less than it was 5 years ago? Does the King Air still command the high dollar? Is the small business jet like the Cessna Citation or … Continue reading →

To obtain a private pilot certificate, a person must be at least 17 years old and have a minimum of 35 to 40 flight hours, depending on the type of school attended. Pilots must also pass a 60-question, multiple-choice, FAA-written … Continue reading →

Aviation has come a long way since the Wright Brothers set sail at Kitty Hawk. Aircraft are faster more sofisticated and practically fly themselves. So what improvements can be made in the future. Personal flying might be the answer. Think … Continue reading →