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Most pilots have never heard of the Cessna 175 and those who have often dismiss it. But with the right modifications, this overlooked airplane may be one of general aviation’s best-kept secrets.

AOPA’s Dave Hirschman takes a closer look at a heavily modified Cessna 175, transformed into a serious backcountry performer. Once known for engine issues and overshadowed by the 172 and 182, the 175 is getting a second life thanks to modern engine conversions, STOL kits, vortex generators, upgraded suspension, and a big prop.
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At Mesa Gateway Airport, Factory Direct Models turns full size airplanes into handcrafted desktop replicas.
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We’re AOPA, we keep flying safe, accessible, and fun for general aviation pilots, enthusiasts, and the general public by protecting, empowering, and supporting your freedom to fly. We are the most-recognized, go-to, one-stop, trusted preeminent resource for all things related to general aviation.

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At Mesa Gateway Airport, Factory Direct Models turns full size airplanes into handcrafted desktop replicas.
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Electra.aero showcases their addition to the future of electric propulsion with their hybrid-electric EL2 demo and a sneak peak at the EL9, which they plan on taking to the market.

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AOPA spent the morning at Pegasus Air Park in Queen Creek, Arizona, where the annual fly in breakfast turned into something far bigger than pancakes and pattern work. Local pilots and volunteers welcomed HopeKids families for an unforgettable day of aviation, community, and joy.

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AOPA spent the morning at Pegasus Air Park in Queen Creek, Arizona, where the annual fly in breakfast turned into something far bigger than pancakes and pattern work. Local pilots and volunteers welcomed HopeKids families for an unforgettable day of aviation, community, and joy.

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We’re AOPA, we keep flying safe, accessible, and fun for general aviation pilots, enthusiasts, and the general public by protecting, empowering, and supporting your freedom to fly. We are the most-recognized, go-to, one-stop, trusted preeminent resource for all things related to general aviation.

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Check out the National Soaring Museum, the world’s premier destination dedicated to the history of gliding and motorless flight! Located in beautiful Elmira, New York, this museum celebrates the pioneers of soaring, iconic gliders, and the technology that makes silent flight possible.
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Check out the National Soaring Museum, the world’s premier destination dedicated to the history of gliding and motorless flight! Located in beautiful Elmira, New York, this museum celebrates the pioneers of soaring, iconic gliders, and the technology that makes silent flight possible.
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And so goes a day in the life of an “aerial cowboy.” The Flying J helicopter pilots work where skill meets risk—low, slow, and precise. From cattle roundups and crop spraying to hog and coyote eradication, they operate inches above the ground with almost no margin for error. Watch as we get a closer look at some of the most disciplined flying in the business.
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