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Developed in 1977 to replace the long-running Cessna 150, this light aeroplane is still widely used across the globe, by individuals, flying schools, and for touring

The Eclipse Concept Jet (ECJ), originally said to be only for market research, is now to get a new name and be sold as the Eclipse 400.

Pilots in their planes communicate with air traffic control using the phonetic radio alphabet. Here is a list of the letters and examples of its use and how it all works.

Light aircraft can fly into most large airports. However, there are special procedures that need to be followed, particularly with respect to radio communications.

Microlight or ultralight flying is inexpensive and a lot of fun; it is also as safe as any other form of aviation. Here is some information about it.

Lift, Drag, Thrust, Weight - these are the physical forces which are involved in aircraft flight. A flying instructor explains how they work to enable a plane to fly.

Learning to fly an aeroplane is not that difficult, but most students struggle initially when learning to land. Here are some hints and tips.

Hiring planes has limitations; buying one's own looks very attractive but can present problems for the inexperienced pilot. Is group ownership pehaps the ideal solution?

US general aviation still is the best in the world. Thousands of flight students from all over the world come to America for aviation training every year.