December 2013

8 Safety Corner: Carb Ice
By Tom Turner

10 12 Step Process for Professional Paint Job + 5 Ways to Protect It
By Floyd Allen

16 6 Must-Have Tools for the DIY Mechanic
By Jim Cavanagh

24 Avionics Upgrades
By Bob Hart

38 Altruism: Give Back to Aviation
By Scott Stahl

40 Cessna 340 Review: Pressurized Twin
By Bill Cox

66 Airplane Cable Tensions and Control Surface Rigging
By Jacqueline Shipe

70 Identify and Troubleshoot Aircraft Alternator Issues
By Tom Ferguson