Author: Piper Owner Society
12 Steps to a Successful Pre-Buy
Posted by Piper Owner Society | Buy/Sell, Columns & Opinions
Buying an airplane is not like buying a car. Make sure you have the right mindset and don’t fall in love until after the deal is done!
Read MoreDetect a Leaking Exhaust Valve: What Your A&P Can Do To Fix It
Posted by Piper Owner Society | Maintenance
Occasionally aircraft cylinders develop leaks past the exhaust valve. Sometimes just running the engine doesn’t fix it.
Read MoreIs Electronic Ignition Right For You
Posted by Piper Owner Society | Maintenance
Back in 2022, I had a magneto that was nearing its 500-hour inspection. It was at this point that I began to consider an electronic ignition installation instead of a mag overhaul
Read MorePipers Magazine March 2024
Posted by Piper Owner Society | 2024 Issues, All Digital Issues
8 Featured Plane
The Piper Tomahawk
20 Avionics
Hey … Where’s my GPS?
26 Sky Talk
Is Your Ego Buying Aircraft You Can’t Get Insured?
30 Emergency Landings
34 Memories of Africa
41 The Shopcking Truth about Unapproved Wiring
46 Hangar Tip
Remote Control Magic
FAA: MENTAL HEALTH AND AVIATION MEDICAL CLEARANCES RULEMAKING COMMITTEE
Posted by Piper Owner Society | News
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Mike Whitaker announced that the agency has officially established the Mental Health and Aviation Medical Clearances Rulemaking Committee (ARC). The ARC will provide...
Read MorePiper Magazine January 2024
Posted by Piper Owner Society | 2024 Issues, All Digital Issues
From air filters and appraisals to vortex generators and window repair, the annual Source Guide has been the “Yellow Pages” of the Piper owner community for more than a decade.
Read MorePIPER M600: A Technological Triumph of Power, Speed, and Safety
Posted by Piper Owner Society | Featured Plane
Texas native Lew Donzis grew up surrounded by aviation role models. His family included a father, brother, and several other relations who were all pilots.
Read MoreSave a Life, Verify Fuel Type: Why You Should Never Say ‘Top it Off’
Posted by Piper Owner Society | Safety
Pilots cannot assume that every LST at every airport is available immediately, can read their minds, or is familiar with every aircraft they service.
Read MoreFlight Simulator Survey: Member Insight and Tips
Posted by Piper Owner Society | Become a Better Pilot, Columns & Opinions
Flight simulators have been widely used for many years, from desktop recreational use through high-end commercial pilot training.
Read MoreMaintenance Test Flights for GA Pilots
Posted by Piper Owner Society | Maintenance
Have you ever flown a “test flight”? No? Are you sure about that? Some people in the GA world consider any flight after maintenance a test flight.
Read MoreStatic Takeoff or Rolling Takeoff?
Posted by Piper Owner Society | Become a Better Pilot, Hangar Tip
Are you a “static takeoff” pilot or a “rolling takeoff” pilot? If you taxi into position on the runway, come to a complete stop, and then add full power, you’re a static takeoff pilot.
Read MoreNot Your Father’s Salvage: BAS Parts Sales Offers Quality Parts on a Cutting-Edge Website
Posted by Piper Owner Society | products and services
Clinton McJenkin has made it his mission to change the stigma associated with the word “salvage,” which some associate with rusting piles of neglected parts in a junkyard.
Read MoreNavigating the FAA’s Dynamic Regulatory System (DRS)
Posted by Piper Owner Society | Maintenance
The FAA’s Dynamic Regulatory System (DRS) is a relatively new digital document search tool released in 2022.
Read MoreDigital Engine Monitor Webinar
Digital Engine Monitor Webinar presented by Paul New. 1 full hour on how to understand what your Digital Engine Monitor is telling you and why you should listen to it
Read MoreVersatile Piper Twin: Aztec Has Big Advantages for Veteran Pilot Aaron Lewis
Posted by Piper Owner Society | Featured Plane
A love for skydiving grew into a love of aviation for Aaron Lewis. He’s also turned that love of aviation into a career.
Read MoreFAA Proposes AD to Fix Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot Software Glitch
Posted by Piper Owner Society | News
On Oct. 10, the FAA released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that affects the Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot System
Read MoreI Want to Paint My Plane. Now What?
Posted by Piper Owner Society | Maintenance
Much has been written about the process of stripping and applying paint to aircraft. However, a new paint job takes a lot of thoughtful planning and research before you hand your aircraft keys to your selected paint shop
Read MoreCatch Propeller Nicks Before They Become Cracks
Posted by Piper Owner Society | Hangar Tip, Maintenance
Could a tiny nick on a propeller blade cause an airplane accident? The simple answer is Yes!
Read MoreHouse Approves Three-Month FAA Extension
Posted by Piper Owner Society | News
The House of Representatives has passed legislation to extend the statutory authorities of the Federal Aviation Administration
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