12 Steps to a Successful Pre-Buy
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!
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Author: Piper Owner Society
Is Electronic Ignition Right For You
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
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Pipers Magazine March 2024
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
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...
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Piper Magazine January 2024
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.
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PIPER M600: A Technological Triumph of Power, Speed, and Safety
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.
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Save a Life, Verify Fuel Type: Why You Should Never Say ‘Top it Off’
Pilots cannot assume that every LST at every airport is available immediately, can read their minds, or is familiar with every aircraft they service.
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Flight Simulator Survey: Member Insight and Tips
Flight simulators have been widely used for many years, from desktop recreational use through high-end commercial pilot training.
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Maintenance Test Flights for GA Pilots
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.
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Static Takeoff or Rolling Takeoff?
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.
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Not Your Father’s Salvage: BAS Parts Sales Offers Quality Parts on a Cutting-Edge Website
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.
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Navigating the FAA’s Dynamic Regulatory System (DRS)
The FAA’s Dynamic Regulatory System (DRS) is a relatively new digital document search tool released in 2022.
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Digital 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
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Versatile Piper Twin: Aztec Has Big Advantages for Veteran Pilot Aaron Lewis
A love for skydiving grew into a love of aviation for Aaron Lewis. He’s also turned that love of aviation into a career.
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FAA Proposes AD to Fix Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot Software Glitch
On Oct. 10, the FAA released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that affects the Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot System
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I Want to Paint My Plane. Now What?
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
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Catch Propeller Nicks Before They Become Cracks
Could a tiny nick on a propeller blade cause an airplane accident? The simple answer is Yes!
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House Approves Three-Month FAA Extension
The House of Representatives has passed legislation to extend the statutory authorities of the Federal Aviation Administration
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Piper Magazine November 2023
8 Featured Plane
Piper Turbo Arrow III: Scott Sherer’s Sleek 1977 PA-28R
16 Avionics
Situational Awareness: ForeFlight
20 Sky Talk
Do You Need Renter’s Insurance?
24 Not Your Father’s Salvage:
32 Maintenance Test Flights for GA Pilots
36 A Maintenance-Induced Emergency:
38 Navigating the FAA’s Dynamic Regulatory System (DRS)
46 Hangar Tip
Static Takeoff or Rolling Takeoff?
Piper Aircraft Inc. Issues Revised Wing Walk Modification and Inspection Service Letter
Piper has issued Service Letter (SL) 1327A, which supersedes SL 1327 in its entirety.
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