CAP-5 Carioquinha
Explore the Brazilian CAP-5 Carioquinha, a 1945 two-seat high-wing monoplane. Learn about its development, Franklin engine, and limited production.
Category: Classic Light Aircraft
The post-war boom in private aviation with multipurpose light aircraft and iconic single-engine planes.
CP-20 Pinocchio
Discover Claude Piel’s CP-20 Pinocchio, a 1951 French monoplane design. Powered by a Volkswagen engine, it resembled a scaled-down Spitfire.
Nesmith Cougar
Discover the Nesmith Cougar, a light multi-purpose aircraft designed by Robert E. Nesmith. Learn about its features and how to acquire its plans.
Coot
Explore the Coot, a light amphibian aircraft designed by American engineer Molt Taylor. Learn its history, variants, production, and engine diversity.
Agusta CP-111
Explore the Agusta CP-111, a 1951 Italian three-seat aircraft by Ermenegildo Preti. Discover its fixed landing gear, Lycoming engine, and performance trade-offs.
Cosmic Wind
Discover the Cosmic Wind, Lockheed’s post-WWII racing aircraft. Competed in the Goodyear Trophy and won the King’s Cup. An icon of sport aviation.
Helio Courier
Discover the iconic Helio Courier, a versatile STOL aircraft. From its 1949 debut to advanced variants, explore its unique design and powerful engines.
F-400 Cobra
Explore the F-400 Cobra’s story, Procaer and Stelio Frati’s innovative Italian light jet, and how a fatal accident abruptly ended its promising future.
CP-10 Pinocchio
Discover the Piel CP-10 Pinocchio, a unique French experimental aircraft from 1948 by Claude Piel. Learn about its design, first flight, and brief operational history.
Douglas Cloudster II
Discover the Douglas Cloudster II, an innovative post-war private aircraft designed for speed and reliability, yet simple for amateurs. Learn its history, features, and why this ‘flying Rolls-Royce’ never took off.