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February 2005 Issue

Star Quality

Four-stroke power makes Flightstar's IISC fun and frugal.

For a great many pilots, flying is a seasonal sport--enjoy life while the sun shines and then pack it up for winter. But for those who choose Flightstar Aircraft's IISC, it doesn't have to be. The SC shares its basic shape, size and layout with the openform IISL, but offers an enclosed cabin that offers all-season comfort. Snow on the ground? Forget shoveling the driveway. Get out to the airport and fly. By Dave Higdon

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