To most people, the name "Cessna" has become synonymous with "small airplane." And it's no wonder. The Cessna 172 is the most produced aircraft in history and has almost certainly been flown by nearly every pilot. But there's definitely more to Cessna - as the much larger and more capable 340 proves.

Cessnas: 172 & 340

Anthony Nalli

Record-breaking Flyer

Milestones/RVing Pilots

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Pro Drones

Bringing back the wonderful Myers aircraft which is as much a marvel of aviation technology today as it was (stunningly) in the 1950s. The Twin Commander is a big and beefy general aviation aircraft that is loved by everyone that gets a chance to fly one.

Myers/Twin Commander

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Diamond/Mountain Flying/A Look Back

The Aviators is an award-winning weekly documentary-lifestyle-science TV series featuring interesting people, the latest aircraft, current technology and fly-in destinations. The show's site describes subject matter as follows: "We will take you behind the scenes to show you how airline pilots train, how planes are built, and how ATC works. We will profile aviation businesses and showcase aviation products. We will provide safety tips for private and recreational pilots and career tips for professional pilots."

Cessnas: 172 & 340

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