The Piper Malibu Mirage remains one of the most capable and enduring piston-powered single-engine aircraft ever built. Developed as a pressurized alternative to complex twin-engine airplanes, the PA-46 combined high-altitude performance, impressive range, and cabin comfort in a package that appealed to serious cross-country pilots. This article explores the aircraft’s origins, design evolution, performance characteristics, and lasting impact on general aviation.

The Piper Cherokee Six earned its reputation as the “power lifter” of general aviation thanks to its impressive payload, roomy cabin, and dependable Lycoming engine. From hauling families and cargo to tackling long cross-country flights, the PA-32 blends utility, comfort, and rugged performance into one versatile aircraft beloved by owners and pilots alike.

Joel Turpin recounts an experience of an inverted flight while flying for Skyway Airlines in which un-spilled blue water proved the lack of negative g’s

Joel Turpin recounts a ferry flight that became a one-engine emergency, highlighting the critical role of experience and risk management.

smooth, carefree flight at 8,500 feet suddenly turns into chaos when a deafening bang shatters the calm, flooding the cockpit with air and sending charts flying.

Joel Turpin recounts his first experience with an off-airport landing, after realizing that the grass strip airport was not the safest landing option.

Early in my career, I experienced rope-starting an airplane—though in hindsight, I was more participant than witness.