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Grumman American aircraft are known for satisfying flight characteristics and a devoted owner community.

I’m flying the Bede BD-5J, the world’s smallest jet, famous for being flown by Roger Moore as James Bond in Octopussy.

Jim Bede designed the BD-4 to exceed the Part 23 structural standards for Normal and Utility category aircraft, and at 1400 pounds gross weight, Acrobatic (with acro not recommended).

We at the Mojave Air and Space Port have a wonderful opportunity of knowing so many unique individuals who make a big impression ...

If you’ve ever had to ponder or scratch your head about Torsional Vibration, then do not ponder any longer…

We recently took a look (at a great distance) at some of the world's very largest things of their kind. After all that mind-boggling immensity, we decided

We look back at some memorable events and coverage from AIN's half-century-old archives.

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