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Textron Aviation Cessna T206 Turbo Stationair in the air
Textron Aviation Enters New Cessna Piston Upgrades Into Service

The company is unveiling new interiors for four piston upgrades in the Sun N Fun airshow.

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The Twin-Engined Piston Beechcraft Plane: A Guide To The Beechcraft Baron

Let's take a deep dive into the characteristics of one of Beechract's flagship aircraft, the Baron.

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RAAF P-51 Mustang
Veteran Warbirds: 5 Beautiful P-51 Mustangs That Remain Airworthy Today

More than 15,000 Mustangs were built throughout the Second World War.

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Antonov AN-22
How Do Contra-Rotating Propellers Work?

Contra-rotating propellers are placed one behind the other on piston and turboprop-driven aircraft.

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A Pilatus PC-12 flying in the sky.
Pilatus Through The Years: A Look At The Aircraft It Makes

The Swiss company has developed propeller, turboprop, and even jet aircraft.

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Britten Norman Trislander G-FTSE
Britten-Norman Trislander: The World’s Smallest Three-Engined Airliner

The unusual passenger aircraft that found its niche in the global airline industry.

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A black and white photo of the Bristol Brabazon flying in the sky.
A Tecnam P2012 Traveller parked at an airfield
Tecnam P2012 Traveller: 5 Things You Didn't Know About The Italian Utility Aircraft

This Italian aircraft is the latest piston twin on the market.

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A CAC CA-15 Kangaroo parked at an airfield.
The CAC CA-15 Kangaroo: Australia's Abandoned Fighter Aircraft

The story of what could have been one of the fastest piston-powered fighters in history.

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A P51 Mustang flying in the sky.
How Do Turbochargers & Superchargers Work In Piston Engines?

Many have heard the terms; today we break them down.

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Southwest plane being refueled
Different Types Of Jet Fuel: Avgas Vs Jet A1 - What's The Difference?

An in-depth look at the fuel that powers today's aircraft.

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