PS Engineering and the Evolution of Audio Control by Bob Hart, It Ain’t your Daddy’s (or your Mama’s) Flying Experience by Floyd Allen, The Race for Ratings by Bill Cox, Featured Plane Piper Malibu by Bill Cox, “BREAKING UP” with your Radio? Your antenna might be the real problem! by Jacqueline Shipe, How to Overcome Automation Trepidation by Tom Machum

Everything You NEED TO KNOW about Piper “Legacy” Autopilots by Bob Hart, CamGuard Confession: Aviation’s Most Comprehensive and Controversial Oil Additive by Jim Cavanagh, A Tale of Two Cubs Born in the `30s by Bill Cox, 10 Quick-and-Dirty Tips to Enhanced Oil System Maintenance by Jacqueline Shipe, Airplane Partnerships: How to Find the Right Plane and the Perfect Partner by Tom Machum

From Classic Twin to Modern Masterpiece – The Story Behind Mike Jones’ Legendary Lock & Key Navajo by Max Lundin, Interior Plastic Repairs & Replacement by Jim Cavanagh, Renter’s Aircraft Insurance Coverage – The Hidden Danger by Marci Veronie, A Minimalist’s Guide to Airplane Tire Care & Maintenance, 7 Simple Tips to Safely Extend the Life of your Tires and Save You Money!, Piper Saratoga II TC: Six-Pack to Go by Bill Cox, Flight Plan for a Hangar…and Half an Airplane by Tom Machum

ADS-B Today: The Manufacturers: Tech & Tactics to Watch by Bob Hart, Preserving the Passion & Privilege of Flight by Floyd Allen, Air Plains’ Innovative STC Safely Uses Auto Fuel and Saves Operators Thousands in Fuel Expense by Jim Cavanagh, Featured Plane: How to “Boldly” Promote your Warrior to an Archer by Bill Cox, Electrical Troubleshooting by Jacqueline Shipe, Rod Machado’s New How-to Manual Hits all the Right Buttons by Bill Cox, The Circle of Flight – Living the Dream by Tom Machum

What you can do NOW to meet and exceed the Looming ADS-B mandate by Bob Hart, MyAircraftLogs and the Evolution of Logging by Max Lundin, Preheat from afar with Far Start Technologies by Max Lundin, Choosing the Right Plane: Logic vs. Emotion by Marci Veronie, Featured Plane The Pressurized Navajo by Bill Cox, How to Pinpoint Pitot-Static System Problems by Jacqueline Shipe

The Annual Source Guide features hundreds of listings and more than 450 parts and service providers. Find products and services from companies you can trust most.

A First-timers Guide to Flying Home for the Holidays – 12 Things ALL Pilots should know about an Unfamiliar Airport by Floyd Allen, An Introduction to Aviation Apps & Smart Technology by Bob Hart, Practical Preheating Options for the Cold Weather Pilot by Tom Ferguson, The Aircraft Owner’s Insurance Checklist by Marci Veronie, A Pilot’s Guide to Keeping Current Practice Makes Perfect Proficient by Scott Stahl, Pros & Cons of General Aviation Piston Power Plants by Bill Cox, Featured Plane – Piper Lance: Nearly 40 Years Later by Bill Cox, 5 Key Component Checks & Pre-flight Provisions to get an Idle Airplane Back in the Air by Jacqueline Shipe

A History of Piper and Cessna “Legacy” Avionics by Bob Hart, Exterior Lighting Options & Upgrades by Floyd Allen, Lifesaving Smoke, Fire, and Fume Fighting Tools and Procedures for the GA Pilot by Jim Chandler, The Past, Present & Future of Alternative Fuels by Jim Cavanagh, Protect Your Engine with a Proven Product and Proper Preventative Maintenance by Max Lundin

Pilot’s Response to the Media’s Latest Attack on General Aviation by Jim Cavanagh, Hunting from the Air? by Floyd Allen, How to Build a BETTER-than-New Seneca II and Overcome the Unexpected Challenges of Aircraft Refurbishment by Roger Battistoni, Instructing in Your Own Plane Doesn’t Have to be Risky by Mike Adams, 3 Tricks to Trim Fuel Costs, Featured Plane – Piper’s Iconic J-3 Cub by Bill Cox, Valve Clearances and Hydraulic Lifters by Jacqueline Shipe

ELT Stories: Why “Invest” in a 406? by Bob Hart, School Days, School Days, Flying’s Golden Rules Days by Floyd Allen, Frank Schubert: From Chicago to Mars … in a Warrior! by Rick Gardner, Featured Plane – Saratoga: Piper’s 6-Seat Entry Level Limo by Bill Cox, After the Annual “Insurance”: Don’t Discount the Double-check! by Jacqueline Shipe, 3 Good Reasons NOT to Skip the 500 Hour Magneto Inspection by Tom Ferguson

10 Tips and Takeaways from a First Timer’s Flight to Oshkosh by Matt Hofeldt, Everything You Need to Know about Aircraft Electrical in 1,000 Words by Jim Cavanagh, Cessna and Piper Spring Beach Paradise by Rick Gardner, $avionics: An Insider’s Advice on Shopping the Shows by Bob Hart, Veterans Airlift Command: Connecting Planes, Pilots and Combat Wounded by Sally Marks, New South Wind Heater AD … Coming soon by Cara Sandmann, The Past, Present, and Future of Concorde Battery and the Aviation Battery Industry by Max Lundin, Insuring Yourself in a Borrowed Plane by Mike Kerwin, Featured Plane – Piper Cherokee 180: The World’s Easiest Flying Airplane? by Bill Cox, Sticky Valve Salvation: How to Diagnose and Treat a Suspect Valve by Jacqueline Shipe, So, what’s the deal about the Preflight Mag Check? by Tom Ferguson

An Insider’s Approach to Effective Water Rescue – What YOU can do to Increase Your Odds of Survival by Randy Boone, Piper Pilot Roger Stradley Tracks from the Air by Lisa Baril, Hangar Etiquette – Don’t be That Pilot by Max Lundin, Four of America’s Most Restricted Fly Zones by Floyd Allen, Engine Management Options for the Modern GA Pilot by Bob Hart, Featured Plane – The Dakota: Piper’s answer to the Skylane by Bill Cox, Just what are those oily streaks on your constant speed propeller blades? by Tom Ferguson

BUY a Panel, GET an Airplane? What a Pre-Purchase Inspection Won’t Tell You about the Avionics by Bob Hart, Mother’s and Father’s Day – Gift Ideas for the Pilot Parents by Floyd Allen, To Bangkok with Love – MultiCorp Makeover Transforms Weary Warrior into Better-than-New Machine by Roger Battistoni, Garmin’s GDL-39 ADS-B Receiver – ADS-B for under $1000 by Bill Cox, The Death of Cookie Cutter Design by Max Lundin, Featured Plane – Archer: In the Fourth Generation by Bill Cox, Owners: It’s Okay to Get Your Hands Dirty! by Tom Ferguson

Legendary Apache Conversion Transforms Piper’s Lovable “Sweet Potato” into a Better Bird … at a Practical Price by Jim Cavanagh, Flying for Business – Avionics Tools for the “Hard” IRF Pilot by Bob Hart, B-Bird is the Word – Modern Methods Used to Mitigate Bird Problems at GA Airports and Hangars by Floyd Allen, Marshall Knox: A Lifetime in the Sky by Max Lundin, Aircraft Registration & Insurance – More than Meets the Eye by Marci Veronie, Featured Plane – The Arrow by Bill Cox, Aircraft Carburetors 101 by Jacqueline Shipe

How Proposed Regs could Positively Impact the Future of GA by Steven Sokol, How to Use Your Airplane and Abilities to Help Others by Floyd Allen, Expert Advice on Avionics and What to Look for in a Good Deal by Bob Hart, Combat the Oft-ignored Dangers of Vibration with Dynamic Balancing by Matthew Dock, An A&P’s Perspective on Preflight Inspections – 5 Often Overlooked Preflight Precautions by Tom Ferguson

Avionics Tools for the SERIOUS IFR Pilot by Bob Hart, A Curious Cure for Nose Gear Shimmy by Dave McFarlane, Shopping for an Aircraft Loan? by Dan Garzelloni, New Year’s Resolutions for the GA Pilot by Floyd Allen, Insuring to Value by Michael J. Adams, Featured Plane – Piper Apache: The World’s First Modern Twin Trainer by Bill Cox

The Annual Source Guide features hundreds of listings and more than 450 parts and service providers. Find products and services from companies you can trust most.

Santa’s other Little Helpers – Avionics Upgrades for the Everyday “Elf” by Bob Hart, The 12-Step Process of a Professional Paint Job by Floyd Allen, 4 Outside-the-box Gift Ideas for the Pilot in your Life by Max Lundin, How to Install A.M.R. & D. Gap Seals on your Cherokee by Wade Sullivan and Ken Davies, Safety Corner – Got Carb Ice? by Tom Turner, Featured Plane – Piper Clipper – the World’s Most-Minimum Four-Seater by Bill Cox, How YOU can awaken your inner altruism and give back to aviation by Scott Stahl

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