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.
Category: Classic Light Aircraft
The post-war boom in private aviation with multipurpose light aircraft and iconic single-engine planes.
CP-110
Explore the Agusta CP-110, an Italian four-seater light aircraft prototype developed in 1951 for military & civil use, powered by an Alfa Romeo engine.
CP-80 Zephir
Explore the CP-80 Zephir, Claude Piel’s light French sport aircraft from the 1970s. Learn about its features and history as a home-build kit.
Convair Model 103
Explore the Convair Model 103, an American “flying car.” Discover its evolution, military rejection, and post-war civilian ambitions. Learn more now!
Piel CP-40 Donald
Discover the Piel CP-40 Donald, a French light multi-purpose aircraft designed by Claude Piel in the 1950s. Learn its history, engines, and evolution.
Convair 106 Skycoach
Explore the Convair 106 Skycoach story, a post-WWII light aircraft by Convair designed as an air taxi, but failed commercially.
CP-60 Diamant
Explore the Piel CP-60 Diamant, a French light multi-purpose aircraft from the 1960s. Perfect for leisure, tourism, training, and light cargo transport.
CP-70 Beryl
Explore the CP-70 Beryl, Claude Piel’s French light multi-purpose aircraft from the 1960s. Designed for pleasure, touring, and sport, built from a kit.
Clark 1000
Explore the Clark 1000, an American light multipurpose biplane. Developed by Clark Aircraft Inc., it first flew in 1956, with around 70 units sold.
CH-200 Zenith
Explore the CH-200 Zenith, Chris Heintz’s innovative homebuilt aircraft. Simple, versatile, and popular with enthusiasts, with kits and plans sold until 1999.