A Pilot’s Guide to Cold Weather Starter & Alternator Operations by Tim Gauntt, Avionics Tools for the “Light” IFR Aircraft by Bob Hart, High-tech Tools Transform Worst Case Scenario into Triumphant Tale of Survival by Max Lundin, 6 Must-have Tools for the Backyard Mechanic by Jim Cavanagh, Got Carb Ice? by Tom Turner, When Things Go Wrong – a Pilot’s Emergency Plan by Scott Stahl, To Overhaul or Reseal, that is the Question by Chris Bell, Featured Plane – Colt, Piper’s first Tri-gear Trainer by Bill Cox

6 Cheap & Easy Ways to Get More Speed by Bill Cox, How to Replace, Repair & Upgrade Avionics without Breaking the Bank by Bob Hart, Trusty Tips and New Tech to Get the Job Done by Max Lundin, 4 Great Reasons to Upgrade to a Three-Blade Propeller by Bilel Labidi, 6 Do-it-yourself Steps to a (relatively) Pain-Free Wing Root Seal Replacement by Wade Sullivan, How to Avoid Fuel Starvation by Thomas P. Turner, Piper-Stinson 108: The Joy of a Tailwheel by Bill Cox, 3 Basic Principles every Pilot should know BEFORE Leaving the Ground by Scott Stahl

Out with the Old, In with the New – Should You Dump Your Old 6-Pack for a New Glass Cockpit? by Max Lundin, Rusty Screw Remedy Stainless Steel Hardware Replacement by Jim Cavanagh, Your Avionics Panel: Part 1 Avionics “Tools” for the VFR Pilot by Bob Hart, Safety Corner – Don’t Throw Caution to the Tailwind by Jim Lauerman, Featured Plane – The Piper Super Cruiser by Bill Cox, Aviation Education – The 5 Things you Need to Know about ADS-B by Scott Stahl

Brake Breakdown – Part 3: Installation by Max Lundin, Spring Break in the Bahamas by Pia Hilbert, 10 Steps the Pros take to get Your Engine Flying High! by Floyd Allen, A REAL Family Plane by Lindsay Hansen, Avoid the Dangers of Not Staying Current by Jim Lauerman, Featured Plane – Piper Seminole, Say “NO” to Airspace Anxiety by Scott Stahl, What REALLY Happens in an Oil Filter during a Cold Start, A Clear View on Window Care and Replacement by Jacqueline Shipe, Runway Destinations – Page Field (KFMY) Fort Myers, Florida by Steve Lundin

Brake Breakdown – Part 2: Inspection, Understanding and Reducing the Risks of Mountain Flying, Cylinder Service & Selection by Jim Cavanagh, Art Mattson’s Amazing Journey by Ken Davies, How to Pick the Right Instructor by Jason Blair, Featured Plane Malibu 310: The Pleasures of Pressurization by Bill Cox, Anatomy of an Oil Filter, A Simple Guide to Alternator Understanding & Upkeep by Jacqueline Shipe, The Case for Oil Analysis and Attentive Maintenance by John A. Bradley, The Fine Art of Crashing by Bill Cox

4 Components you can’t afford to Ignore by Bob Hart, Find the Brakes to Fit the Way You Fly by Max Lundin, How to Build a BETTER-THAN-NEW Dakota by Roger Battistoni, Runway Destinations – Lansing Municipal Airport by Steve Lundin, Keep your Cool and Beat the Heat in Hot Flying Conditions by Mike Adams, Nuts and Bolts Basics Every Pilot should know by Scott Stahl, Featured Plane – Piper’s PA-35 Pocono by Bill Cox, The Right Way to Check Spark Plug Resistors, Red Planet Piloting by Bill Cox, How to Inspect, Test, and Maintain Injector Nozzles by Jacqueline Shipe

Simple Suggestions to Spruce up Your Plane’s Interior by Floyd Allen, Owner Assisted Annuals vs. Taking your Plane to the Shop by Jim Cavanagh, Tactical Flashlights by Max Lundin, Get Maximum Benefit from Your Personal Minimums by Mike Adams, Featured Plane – The Tomahawk by Bill Cox, The Stabilized Approach—Defined and Demystified by Scott Stahl, A Simple Guide to Aircraft Hose & Tubing Maintenance by Jacqueline Shipe

6 Simple Steps to Make your Flights Foolproof by Floyd Allen, Finding Ms. Daisy by Matt Hofeldt, An Area-by-Area Check of 7 Key Components by Floyd Allen, Featured Plane – Cherokee 180 by Bill Cox, Rough Running Engine at Idle by Jacqueline Shipe, University or FBO Which Flight School is Right for You? by Alysha Tellefson, Runway Destinations Camarillo Airport by Steve Lundin

4 Things you can do NOW for when you’re Ready to Sell by Chris Kirk, How to Build a Better-than-New Piper Aztec by Roger Battistoni, Piper Lance – 35 Years Later by Bill Cox, Pre-heating and Proper Maintenance Key to Cold Weather Starting by Jacqueline Shipe, Pilot Logs GATTS’ Instrument Rating Program by Larry Hall

Survival Gear for the Rough Landing by Steve Lundin, Featured Plane: Piper Dakota Renovating a Classic Cherokee by Bill Cox, Motorcycle on Board – A Ground Transportation Solution by David Shelton, Whipping Winter By Keith Mathiowetz, The Benefits of Oil Analysis Regular Testing Keeps Your Engine Healthy and Happy by Jacqueline Shipe

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2012 Most Popular Pilot Holiday Gifts by Jim Cavanagh, Piper Malibu/Mirage – Medium Twin with One Engine? by Bill Cox, Install a Remote Oil Filter Kit to Make DIY Oil Change Easy by John Bradley, A Review of the Top ANR Units, The Pre-1986 Used Aircraft Market – What’s Going On? by Roger Battistoni, Revolutionizing the Aircraft Engine Preheating Industry by Aerotherm Staff

How to Repair Interior Plastic Trim – Make Your Cabin New Again by John A. Bradley, Piper Archer LX – 40 Years…and Counting by Bill Cox, 1978 Lance Gets New Life by Tom Hayes, Editor’s Letter – Fighting Cabin Fever by Keith Mathiowetz, Prolong Life, Prevent Problems, and Save Money by Jacqueline Shipe

Charting a New Course Today’s Avionics by Floyd Allen, Piper Arrow In The Fifth Decade by Bill Cox, Powder Coating Plane Parts – An Alternative to Paint by John Bradley, A Poor Economy Creates Opportunity for Airplane Ownership by Dan Meyer, Editor’s Letter – Piper Family Reunion by Keith Mathiowetz, Fighting the Weather with Preparation and Skill by Bill Cox

Fighting Rust and Corrosion Extend Your Airplane’s Life by Floyd Allen, Warrior in Training by Bill Cox, Back to Bahamas! AOG’s Caribbean Spring Fling by Rick Gardner, Editor’s Letter Together Again by Keith Mathiowetz, Tune Up Your Heater and Ventilation System

Performance Perfection – Fly Faster, Farther, and Safer with Modifications by Floyd Allen, Flying the Original J-3 by Bill Cox, Refurbishing a Lance II Better than New by Roger Battistoni, Windshield Maintenance Tips & Tricks by Jim Cavanagh, How to Correct Nose Landing, Gear Vibration Problems by Jacqueline Shipe

Proper Insurance – Flying Fine with Peace of Mind! by Floyd Allen, Seneca V – Little Big Twin by Bill Cox, Exploring Canyonlands National Park and the Moab Area by Madison MacNichol, Live the High Life at Sandy’s Airpark at Sporty’s, When Slower Is Better by Bill Cox

The Alaskan Adventures of the Breeden Boys by Donna Jones, Piperʼs Gentlest Apache by Bill Cox, “Re-Tiring” Your Airplane Doesn’t Mean Giving It Time Off! by Floyd Allen

Navigating through Charts and Flight Bags by Floyd Allen, Piper Saratoga II HP – Heavy Hauler for All Occasions by Bill Cox, The Price vs. Value of Refurbishing Your Aircraft by Roger Battistoni, “Dream Wings” Piper Paint Job – The “Millennium Falcon” Gets Its New Exterior by Eric Hockman