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Third Issue’s the Charm • Dreaming of cooler weather and smoother skies
Elephant in the Room • Growth and diversification are key to preserving our legacy.
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Extra’s New Acro Plane • ATP Flight School buying Skyhawks; Tecnam receives big order
CROSSWORD • ANNUAL INSPECTION
Camping with Your Airplane • It’s important to do your homework before embarking on an unforgettable journey.
HANGIN’ OUT IN AUSTIN • Aeronautical decision-making skills need to be used and practiced—because they work.
TOP PICKS in Today’s Light Sport Aircraft Market • Some LSA favorites for various budgets and missions
How McFarlane Aviation KEEPS ’EM FLYING • A Kansas aftermarket supplier does its part to ensure GA’s survival.
OLD AVIATOR TALES • Fifty years of memories come flooding back on one last run at the controls of a Piper Super Cub.
AMELIA EARHART’S ENDURING LEGACY • The famous aviator’s birthplace museum and the hangar museum are keeping her incredible history alive.
Getting There
SCRUBBING THE FLIGHT • Knowing your personal limits amid a myriad of potential factors is incredibly important.
FAA’S ‘IMSAFE’ CHECKLIST
Deadly Ditching • A Cessna lost off the Canadian coast in 2021 involved an ambitious flight plan.
Test Pilot, Airline Style • Parachutes? No. Patience? Yes.
Time for a New GOLDEN AGE • ‘A mile of runway will take you anywhere.’
ACCIDENT BRIEFS
Cessna 150 • The iconic first airplane fondly remembered by several generations of pilots.
Wiley Post • The Oklahoman overcame many obstacles to become a world-renowned aviation pioneer.