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Plane & Pilot

Safety First and Foremost • This issue reminds us that we must embrace a deep respect for the art of flying and its risks.

SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS

Piper Releases Its Fastest Single-Engine—the M700 Fury • NTSB reports preliminary findings on Boeing 737 Max 9 door plug incident

CROSSWORD • KEEP THE BLUE SIDE UP

PHOTO CONTEST

A LEGENDARY FLIGHT EXPERIENCE • Taking an impromptu media excursion with pilot Bob Hoover was a ‘thrill of a lifetime.’

CHASING RAINBOWS • Alaskan lodge pilot lives a life that’s tough—and rewarding.

FANTASY ISLAND • How a flight sim and real-world flying dovetail beautifully in the Bahamas

PACKING UP for POUGHKEEPSIE • The former airline hub in Hudson Valley entices pilots with its culture—and apples.

TRIPLE THREAT OF LIMITATIONS • Each constraint—pilot, airplane, and environment—needs its own consideration to assure adequate flight safety.

RISK MITIGATION THROUGH DEFENSIVE FLYING • This GA mindset represents a fusion of skills, adaptability, and proactive approach to safety.

A Tale of Three Engine Failures • It appears the pilots simply weren’t prepared despite warning signs.

AVOIDING THE STALL • Fly the aircraft—and remember to plan ahead.

ACCIDENT BRIEFS

Learjet 23 • A visionary engineer and a jet fighter spawned the birth of the business jet.

Ernest Gann • ‘Fate Is the Hunter’ author made an indelible mark on aviation, film, and literature.