Plane & Pilot

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Plane & Pilot

Reaching for the Sky • There’s no passion in the world quite like the one that grips aviators.

FAA Revises Mental Health Guidelines • Honeywell continues SURF-A tech tests; CAF helps commemorate D-Day anniversary

ALTITUDE ACUMEN

THE SUGAR BEET FIELD • Recalling a long-ago microburst that forced a firm farm landing in Colorado

HIGH COUNTRY VIEW • GA pilot feels blessed to have experienced so much of the nation—and so much flying.

GAINING EXPERIENCE • Let’s be clear: Flying time is not equal to flight savvy.

WHITE-KNUCKLE AFFAIR • Delivering a former Civil Air Patrol Piper J-4 Cub provides a journey back in time.

FLYING FROM THE GROUND • Evolution of flight simulator technology provides the best and safest way for pilots to practice emergency scenarios.

RADAR CONTACT

UNDER THE KNIFE • There are many things to consider when your flying must be interrupted by surgery.

Split-S Decision • NTSB reports too-fast entry into a power-on aerobatic maneuver probable cause of Van’s RV-7A fatal accident.

Better Braking • It’s often an overlooked skill set for pilots.

COMPARING TWO OSHKOSH TRIPS • Which is better: CRM or SRM?

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ACCIDENT BRIEFS

Mooney M-18 Mite • The little personal airplane spawned the Texas manufacturer’s entire line.

Paul Poberezny • Late EAA founder spent much of his career promoting homebuilt aircraft.