During WWII, WASP Dora Dougherty was selected by Lt. Col. Paul Tibbets to demonstrate the B-29 Superfortress's flyability, successfully convincing reluctant male pilots to operate the critical ...

The Boeing L-15 Scout was an innovative post-WWII spotter plane designed for exceptional short takeoff/landing (STOL) capabilities, easy transport, and unparalleled 360-degree observer visibility. Its ...

The author, celebrating their first year with *Plane & Pilot*, unexpectedly assumed a leadership role after their editor-in-chief departed, presenting a significant opportunity to lead the legacy ...

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The single-engine aircraft has remained throughout the history of aviation as the preeminent platform for airframe design. In the beginning, one engine was the logical choice for weight considerations ...