40 YEARS FLYING
LIGHTHAWK’S CONSERVATION FROM ABOVE.

HOW TO WEATHER BAD WEATHER
It’s best if you go by the book when tackling weather, but new tools help you battle it better in real time—if you use them properly.
By Pia Bergqvist

TRENDING
Several initiatives have brought sustainable aviation fuel to business aviation.

PILOT’S DISCRETION
Practical strategies for efficient flight training.
By John Zimmerman

We Fly: Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2 
The leader of the pack evolves the 525 series.
By Pia Bergqvist

Inside Out or Outside In?
Using ADS-B to back up your traffic scan—or vice versa.
By Amy Laboda

Approachable Aircraft: The Maule Family
A series of utility airplanes still in production checks a lot of boxes.
By Jason McDowell

Latest Aircraft Lineups
Jets, turboprops, multiengine pistons and singles make for a wide range of choices for pilots.
By Dan Pimentel

Chart Wise
South Lake Tahoe LDA Runway 18.
By Jason Blair

We Fly: Cirrus Vision Jet G2+
Hot and high and connected.
By Julie Boatman

Takeoff Emergencies
Segment your departure and climb for safety.
By Russ Still

Approachable Aircraft: Piper Cherokee Six 
The versatile, load-carrying single keeps on trucking.
By Jason McDowell

We Fly: Piper M600/SLS Halo
This turboprop really hits the sweet spot with numerous safety enhancements.
By Julie Boatman

Making Old Jets Nearly New Again
Avionics upgrades make used turbine aircraft a great buy.
By Rob Mark

Chart Wise
Anchorage ILS Runway 15.
By Rob Mark and Jason Blair

Approachable Aircraft: Cessna 170 
Choose your own adventure with this popular tailwheel mount.
By Jason McDowell

We Fly: King Air 360
With a new autothrottle, this workhorse just leveled up.
By Rob Mark

We Fly: Pipistrel Panthera 
One fast and sleek cat.
By Rob Mark

Breathe Easy at Altitude
Are you legal? Are you safe? Understand when to use aviator’s oxygen.
By Julie Boatman

The Fly-In Returns
We take you with us to the Sun ’n Fun Aerospace Expo 2021 in pictures.
By Julie Boatman Photos by Stephen Yeates

Minimizing
Takeoff Risks An in-depth look at losing power during departure.
By Rob Mark

Approachable
Aircraft: Ercoupe A little dream to fly
By Jason McDowell

Chart Wise
Savannah, Georgia VOR DME-A
By Rob Mark and Jason Blair

Aftermath
Great at slowing down
By Peter Garrison

We Fly: Flight Design F2
This all-composite cruiser promises fun flying.
By Julie Boatman

Approachable Aircraft: Stinson 108
The classic and classy “Flying Station Wagon”
By Jason McDowell

Chart Wise
A comparison: Jeppesen charts and US government plates
By Rob Mark and Jason Blair

Unusual Attitudes
Webinars, cherry bombs and flying schools.
By Martha Lunken

Sky Kings
Why pilots must demonstrate risk management.
By John King

ILAFFT
When copilots remained silent
By Eric Paul Nolte

Unusual Attitudes
Dropping it in
By Martha Lunken

Angels Among Us
Business aviation continues to give back during the current environment.
By Julie Boatman

Regulation or Inspiration?
Does more training lead to a reduced accident rate?  
By Rob Mark

Taking Wing
Airport at the end of the world.
By Sam Weigel.

WE FLY: Epic E1000 Innovation
The newly certified turboprop from Epic Aircraft wins our 2020 Flying Innovation Award.
By Pia Bergqvist

A Taste of Taildraggers
Does flying a tailwheel airplane make you into a better pilot?
By Rob Mark

Approachable Aircraft:
Cessna 162 Skycatcher Lively performance— when you know its limitations.
By Jason McDowell

PATHWAYS TO THE AIRWAYS
Alternate routes to your first flight experience and beyond.
By Pia Bergqvist

WE FLY:
PIPER ARCHER DX The diesel version of Piper’s popular Cherokee series offers a lot of new features to like, plus all of the model’s good habits.
By Julie Boatman

LESSONS FROM THE MOUNTAINS
A pilot returns to the backcountry and picks up techniques to apply to everyday flying.
By Julie Boatman

SERIAL GRILLER: WILL FLY FOR BBQ
A cookbook author buys his first airplane—and uses it to fly all over the southern US in search of great food and chefs.
By Matt Moore

TAKING WING
A bird’s-eye tour of Rio de Janeiro
By Sam Weigel

GEAR UP
There is nothing funny about this insurance market.
By Dick Karl

TECHNICALITIES
Until now, an airplane has never been a cheap date.
By Peter Garrison

WE FLY: GARMIN AUTOLAND The game-changing system puts a compelling tool in our pilot repertoire. By Julie Boatman.

NAIL YOUR CHECK RIDE We talk with pilot examiners to find out what they want to see in new pilots both before the check ride and after. By Jolie Lucas.

CAN WE BUILD BETTER INSTRUCTION? Redbird Flight Simulations has hosted a flight-training-focused conference for 10 years. What have we learned? By Julie Boatman.

LOW AND SLOW IN RENO
The new STOL Drag Demonstration livens up the races.
By Pia Bergqvist.


TRANSITIONING
TO A TURBINE:
REAL AIRCRAFT
OR IN THE SIM?
We explore the options
available for obtaining
your jet type rating.
By Dick Karl.


UNUSUAL
ATTITUDES
Remembering friends
and flying together
By Martha Lunken.

PISTONS TO TURBINES A Guide for the Transitioning Pilot By Rob Mark.

EMBRACING THE COLD Tips on winter flying from a ferry pilot who has tested those skills while crossing the North Atlantic. By Sarah Rovner.

GEAR Get introduced to the GoTow tug, and take a first look at HangarBot’s line up of products.

D-DAY: TO HONOR & REMEMBER A special squadron leads the commemoration of D-Day and the Berlin airlift. By Julie Boatman.

PILOTS AND CONTROLLERS: RELATIONSHIPS THAT WORK Insider tips that controllers wish pilots would know. By Rob Mark.

AVIONICS TruTrak autopilots was acquired by Honeywell and joins the BendixKing brand.

TRANSITION TRAINING IN THE DIAMOND DA62 What it takes to pilot general aviation’s most technologically sophisticated piston twin. By Stephen Pope.

10 FLYING DESTINATIONS Go beyond the $100 hamburger with these 10 aviation-inspired trips to some of the most fascinating spots in the United States. By Rob Mark.

ULTIMATE CAGE FIGHT We strap into a highly modified Aero L-39 Albatros that tests the limits of machine and pilot with airshow star Scott Farnsworth. By Alex Kowtun.

ADVENTURES ON THE WATER  We take the plunge and put two of the top light-sport amphibians to the test. By Rob Mark.

UNBREAKABLE SPIRIT A snowmobiling accident left an adventure athlete paralyzed, but it couldn’t keep him from realizing his dreams of becoming a pilot. By Grant Korgan.

ILAFFT Hazardous attitudes and the situations we feel lucky to walk away from By Matthew Wallace.

WE FL Y: HOND AJET ELITE An array of improvements inside and outcome to one of the top-selling light jets in the world. By Pia Bergqvist.

PRACTICAL IFR TIPS As you seek to hone your instrument-flying skills, here’s real-world information you can use while planning your next trip in the IFR system. By Rob Mark.

COCKPIT UPGRADES The market for avionics retrofits is suddenly heating up. Here’s a look at the latest cockpit gear to transform your panel. By Stephen Pope.

WE FLY: TECNAM P2012 TRAVELER This big piston twin from Italy stacks up well against pricier turboprops. By Stephen Pope.

ADS-B COUNTDOWN As the ADS-B mandate deadline of Jan. 1, 2020, fast approaches, aircraft owners are scrambling to choose the avionics upgrade solution that’s right for them.

UNLEADED FUTURE? The EPA has backed off its demand for a leadfree aviation gasoline as the FAA and industry struggle to develop alternatives. Here’s what the future may hold for leaded avgas.

LEARNING TO FLY Here’s what it takes to earn a pilot’s license today. By Rob Mark.

AIRLINE PILOT TRAINING Airlines are stepping up to address the growing shortage of qualified airline pilots. Here’s what that means for future professional aviators. By David Diamond.

ATP CERTIFICATION The FAA has made it harder and much more costly to earn an ATP certificate. Here’s what it takes to pass the new ATP Commercial Training Program. By Pia Bergqvist.

WE FLY: THRUSH 510G SWITCHBACK A potent new weapon in the fight against wildfires. By Pia Bergqvist.

TURBINE ENGINE UPGRADES Here’s how to turn an aging turboprop or light jet into a stellar performer that can easily keep up with new airplanes costing much more. By Rob Mark.

WE FLY G2 CIRRUS VISION JET The second-generation SF50 offers a host of improvements buyers will appreciate. By Stephen Pope.

CIRRUS VISION CENTER For three remarkable days in Knoxville, we had the opportunity to experience the Cirrus Life at the company’s brand-new, customer-facing aircraft delivery and training center.

FLIGHT SIMULATION The state-of-the-art in flight simulator technology has improved to the point where it’s reasonable to ask whether these can get much better — while realizing they of course will.

EMBRAER PHENOM 300E One of the industry’s best-selling light jets now boasts an enviable new cockpit and cabin. By Rob Mark.

PRACTICAL PILOT APPS These six useful apps for the iPad and Android tablet are excellent tools that we judge can take your flying to the next level. By Pia Bergqvist.

EDITORS’ CHOICE AWARDS Five aviation products were deemed best of the best in a year that saw plenty of terrific airplanes and new technology emerge. By Stephen Pope.

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Flying Magazine - April 2020

Flying Magazine - April 2020

In this issue

SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL

HORTEN HX-2 UPDATE

BAR HARBOR, MAINE, RNAV (GPS) RWY 22

NO RUSH

PRACTICAL STRATEGIES FOR EFFICIENT FLIGHT TRAINING

NEW ADVENTURE

WE FLY: PILATUS' NEW PC-12 NGX

How to Weather BAD WEATHER

CONSERVATION FROM ABOVE

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