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A Winter Flight That Sparked a Family Legacy in Aviation

Air Facts

Then, simultaneously, he released the brakes and gently but firmly eased the throttle forward until it stopped at the firewall. In just moments, finishing our circuitone big 360-degree turnwe aligned with our landing area, then began our descent. My heart raced. Our takeoff roll had begun. We were about three fourths of a mile out.

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Nothing Small About It

Plane and Pilot

Pretty much the only metal parts are the landing gear legs, stainless firewalls, engine mounts, engines and hardware. Climbs and descents were normal, and while not stunning, it seemed like this airplane could carry a load up and over the hills if needed—even though it is designed to operate down low. Pricing You would have to ask.