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February 2026
8 Featured Plane
Light Twin, Big PersonalityThe Piper Twin Comanche
By John Bielamowicz and Jake Ellzey
22 Avionics
Time FliesWhen You’re Having Fun
By Bob Hart
28 Sky Talk
Claims Settlement
The Basics
By Scott “Sky” Smith
30 As the Beacon Turns
Reflections on the MD-11 Accident
By Carl Ziegler, A&P/IA
34 A Lesson on Being the Pilot in Command
By Joel A. Turpin, ATP CFII FAA Master Pilot
36 Record-Setting Mooney
Author holds speed records that have stood for decades.
By Bill Cox
46 Hangar Tip
AeroCreeper
By Jim Curns
MEMBER ACTIVITY
39 Member Q&A
DEPARTMENTS
6 From the Publisher
45 Ad Index & Website Directory
On the Cover: Cover photo of John Beilamowicz and Jake Ellzey flying their 1964 Twin Comanche (PA-30; N1111H) and 1966 Twin Comanche B (PA-30; N104CP). Photo courtesy of Jack Fleetwood (www.JackFleetwood.com).
