When Does an Ignition Upgrade Actually Make Sense?
Electronic ignition systems can offer benefits such as easier starts, smoother engine operation, and reduced maintenance, but they are not the right upgrade for every aircraft or owner.
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PIPERS Magazine July 2026
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Split-Second Bird Strike Avoidance
AV Guardian exists for those moments you don’t see coming:
the bird you never spot until it’s too late, the impact you never expected
at cruise altitude, the risk you didn’t think applied to your kind of flying.
You Insured Your Aircraft. But Not All of It.
Discover how BetterPlane helps Piper owners digitize aircraft logbooks, track maintenance, manage documents,a and stay ahead of inspections with AI-powered record keeping.
Select 70 more words to run Humanizer.
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McFarlane Alaska Expands Backcountry Portfolio with Acquisition of T3 Tailwheel Product Line
McFarlane Alaska is proud to announce the acquisition of the T3 Tailwheel product line, officially...
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If Alaska Is Still on Your Bucket List, Why Not This Summer?
For pilots who have spent years saying, “I’d love to fly Alaska someday,” this may be the perfect opportunity to turn someday into this summer.
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Fly Your Own Aircraft to Alaska Without Doing It Alone
Northern Adventures turns a bucket-list dream into a guided aviation odyssey. A fully guided Alaska adventures that combine aviation, sightseeing, premium lodging, wildlife excursions, and carefully coordinated logistics into one unforgettable experience.
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PIPERS Magazine June 2026
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FAA Bulletin Highlights Safety Concerns with Aircraft Restraint Systems
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) 2026-10R1 to alert the aviation community about potential safety concerns involving torso restraint systems and seat belts in general aviation aircraft. While the bulletin is advisory and not mandatory, it underscores risks that could contribute to serious injuries or fatalities in accidents.
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Pipers Magazine May 2026
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The Rare Piper PA-11
The Piper PA-11 Cub Special occupies a unique place in aviation history, blending classic Cub simplicity with subtle design improvements that paved the way for later models. Produced in the late 1940s as an evolution of the iconic J-3, it remains a lightweight, two-seat aircraft prized by pilots for its balance of performance, handling, and vintage charm.
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New FAA-PMA Fuel Pump Option Targets Legacy Piper Aircraft
Alpha Aviation Inc. has introduced a lower-cost FAA-PMA electric fuel transfer pump designed as a replacement for commonly used Facet systems in a range of legacy aircraft.
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FAA Approves New Turbocharger Clamp, Offering Relief for Aircraft Owners
The Federal Aviation Administration has approved a new turbocharger exhaust clamp designed to address a long-standing reliability issue affecting tens of thousands of turbocharged general aviation aircraft.
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As the Beacon Turns
When an accident report hits the wires, most people see a headline. Mechanics see something different. Reflections on the MD-11 Accident.
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Light Twin, Big Personality
We own and operate two of them: N104CP, a 1966 Twin Comanche B, and N1111H, a 1964 model. What keeps drawing us back to this airplane is simple: decent cruise speed (fast), cheap to fly, haul just about anything you can fit inside, and do it with style — this plane is gorgeous! The Twin Comanche manages to deliver all of these characteristics with ease.
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uAvionix Brings ForeFlight Integration to Certified AV-30-C Aircraft
uAvionix has expanded the AV-30-C’s capabilities with new ForeFlight integration, allowing pilots to wirelessly transfer flight plans from their iPad or iPhone directly to the panel.
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Pipers Magazine March 2026
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Pass the Vision Portion of Your Medical
CRISP. SHARP. CLEAR. – CLAROXAN ADVANCED A big part of being able to pass your medical is...
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Engine Idle & Fuel Vapor in Piper Archer III Aircraft
Editor’s Note: Although this article mainly focuses on the Cessna 172, we thought the...
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