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September 2026
8 Featured Plane
Dad’s Wing Wagon
A Cherokee 235 Built for Family, Friendship, and Flying
By Diana Jones
16 Sky Talk
New Purchase Coverage
How to Ensure You’re Insured Before You Take the Plunge
By Scott “Sky” Smith
20 Fuel Tank Repair
New England Aero
By Gerry Sykes & Michelle Verrilli
Sponsored Content
22 High-Tech One Upmenship
By Joel A. Turpin, ATP CFII FAA Master Pilot
24 Pitfalls in Troubleshooting
Think First, Fix Faster
By Carl Ziegler, A&P/IA
30 Maintenance Mistakes That Cost Owners
Protect Your Airplane and Your Wallet
34 To Korea With Luck
7,500 Miles of Wind, Weather, and Waiting
By Bill Cox
36 AirVenture 2026 Show Report
The Memorable Week in Oshkosh Proved General Aviation is Thriving Among Enthusiasts of All Ages
By Carie Ferg
46 Hangar Tip More
Than a Pretty Cabin
By Ron Matta, Aviation Creations
MEMBER ACTIVITY
43 Member Q&A
DEPARTMENTS
6 From the Publisher
45 Ad Index & Website Directory
On the cover: Lenny Tropiano’s Cherokee 235 by Jack Fleetwood (www.JackFleetwood.com)
