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If Alaska Is Still on Your Bucket List, Why Not This Summer?

Posted by Piper Owner Society | Sponsored Content

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.

Fly Your Own Aircraft to Alaska Without Doing It Alone

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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.

PIPERS Magazine June 2026

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FAA Bulletin Highlights Safety Concerns with Aircraft Restraint Systems

Posted by Piper Owner Society | News

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.

Pipers Magazine May 2026

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The Rare Piper PA-11

Posted by Piper Owner Society | Featured Plane, General Feature

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.

New FAA-PMA Fuel Pump Option Targets Legacy Piper Aircraft

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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.

FAA Approves New Turbocharger Clamp, Offering Relief for Aircraft Owners

Posted by Piper Owner Society | New Products & Services, News

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.

As the Beacon Turns

Posted by Piper Owner Society | General Feature, Maintenance, Safety

When an accident report hits the wires, most people see a headline. Mechanics see something different. Reflections on the MD-11 Accident.

Light Twin, Big Personality

Posted by Piper Owner Society | Featured Plane

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.

uAvionix Brings ForeFlight Integration to Certified AV-30-C Aircraft

Posted by Piper Owner Society | Avionics, News

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.

Pipers Magazine March 2026

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Engine Idle & Fuel Vapor in Piper Archer III Aircraft

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Editor’s Note: Although this article mainly focuses on the Cessna 172, we thought the...

Pipers Magazine February 2026

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FAA Awards Radar Contracts, Launching Long-Awaited System Replacement

Posted by Piper Owner Society | News

The U.S. DOT and the Federal Aviation Administration have awarded contracts to begin replacing the nation’s aging ground-based radar system

Unlocking Engine Insights 101: Back to the Basics

Posted by Piper Owner Society | Avionics

If you own or fly a piston-engine aircraft, adding a full-function engine monitor can significantly change how you operate, maintain, and troubleshoot your airplane.