Monthly Archives: March 2011

Helio Courier, From Modified Vagabond to Vietnam’s CIA Stallion

Posted on March 31, 2011 by deditor

By Norm Goyer The Helio Courier is another of my favorite aircraft, for its amazing range of speeds, airframe technology and covert assignments in Vietnam. My first association with the Courier was at a small airport in south eastern Massachusetts … Continue reading →

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Great Advancements in Aviation Engineering

Posted on March 31, 2011 by deditor

By:      Norm Goyer Every industry has had their great moments when a new breakthrough in engineering advanced their research. Aviation has had many such moments and they appear to be some even greater obstacles just waiting to be conquered. For … Continue reading →

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Aircraft of the Week 3/25/2011

Posted on March 25, 2011 by deditor

Jets 2007 PREMIER IA 2003 PREMIER IA 1990 CHALLENGER 601 2000 CHALLENGER 604 1972 CESSNA CITATION 1975 CESSNA CITATION 1982 CESSNA CITATION 1981 CESSNA CITATION 1984 CESSNA CITATION 1982 CESSNA CITATION 1977 CESSNA CITATION 2008 CESSNA CITATION 1999 CESSNA CITATION … Continue reading →

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Piper Meridian, Turboprop Single

Posted on March 25, 2011 by deditor

By:      Norm Goyer I would like to thank Wikipedia for many of the facts included in this aritlce. NG The Piper Meridian is one of the new single engine, turboprop aircraft which seem to have taken the place of light … Continue reading →

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The Rise and Fall of Light Twins

Posted on March 25, 2011 by deditor

By:      Norm Goyer One of the most interesting segments of General Aviation was the rise and fall of the light twin market. At one time every manufacturer had a light twin in their line of new aircraft, now there are … Continue reading →

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