![To Go or Not To Go](https://magarticles.magzter.com/articles/4975/723974/611a58b0124e3/To-Go-or-Not-To-Go.jpg)
I had myriad reasons why my Piper Arrow hadn’t slipped the surly bonds in weeks, so when the day’s weather transformed into a beautiful Florida clear-and-a-million sky, I had no excuses. The mission was uncomplicated. I’d fly to an airport only 15 minutes away, top off the tanks, and return home while practicing a GPS approach or two.
After a methodical engine run-up, and a “not everybody gets to do this” grin on my face, I pushed the throttle forward on all 200 horses of the IO-360. A scan of the JPI and analog gauges indicated we were go for launch. As the runway lights and centerline markings started to blur with normal acceleration, I noticed that both the Aspen Avionics flight display and the analog airspeed were indicating 35 knots. Approximating the distance traveled on the 5,500-foot runway, I quickly realized that the airspeed should be higher. Ruh-roh.
For whatever reason, the Aspen groundspeed wasn’t supplying information to assist in clarifying the issue. So, do I abort? Plenty of concrete was in front of the nose, but that’s not how my airline-pilot brain is wired. Aborted takeoffs terminate in blown tires, fires, and a trailblazing trip through unforgiving dirt.
Instead of stopping, I applied gentle back pressure to the yoke. The airplane leaped into the air. That abrupt reaction answered the question of a flyable airplane. Both airspeed indications seemed stuck at 73 knots no matter how I adjusted the pitch attitude. I was being lied to. A groundspeed accelerating through 100 knots confirmed the assessment.
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Diese Geschichte stammt aus der September 2021-Ausgabe von Flying.
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![The Temple of Speed](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/4975/796535/619ce166e27b0/crp_Aviation-Reno-Air-Races-P-51-Mustangs-Cassutt-Special-Continental-O-200-Sport-Medallion.jpg)
The Temple of Speed
Reno entices even this altitude-oriented pilot.
![Flat Sixes](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/4975/796535/619ce2298353d/crp_Flat-Sixes.jpg)
Flat Sixes
Fanatical artisans
![Blue over Green, Tent in Between](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/4975/796535/619ce2fb26142/crp_Blue-over-Green-Tent-in-Between.jpg)
Blue over Green, Tent in Between
I’m old , I’m cranky. Why do I keep air-camping?
![Gulfstream Reveals G400, G800](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/4975/796535/619cd2c309f38/crp_Gulfstream-Reveals-G400-G800.jpg)
Gulfstream Reveals G400, G800
The product lineup gains large-cabin and ultralong-range mounts.
![Every Airplane Requires a Checkout](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/4975/796535/619ce581dbf81/crp_Every-Airplane-Requires-a-Checkout.jpg)
Every Airplane Requires a Checkout
Embrace the challenge of mastering a new machine.
![Fuhggedaboutit](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/4975/796535/619ce3ad856e1/crp_Fuhggedaboutit.jpg)
Fuhggedaboutit
Fifty-plus years of f lying forgetfulness
![THE MAULE FAMILY APPROACHABLE AIRCRAFT](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/4975/796535/619cdf6a1cdd5/crp_THE-MAULE-FAMILYAPPROACHABLE-AIRCRAFT.jpg)
THE MAULE FAMILY APPROACHABLE AIRCRAFT
Choose your mount —the Maules do it all.
![Sisters](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/4975/796535/619ce4ced72d8/crp_Sisters.jpg)
Sisters
“ Women certainly have the courage and tenacity required for long flights.” —Mildred Doran
![INSIDE OUT OR OUTSIDE IN?](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/4975/796535/619cd85ec14a3/crp_INSIDE-OUTOR-OUTSIDE-IN.jpg)
INSIDE OUT OR OUTSIDE IN?
What kind of pilot should you be?
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WE FLY: CESSNA CITATION CJ4 GEN2
THE FLAGSHIP CJ JUST GOT A WHOLE LOT BETTER.