Plane & Pilot

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Plane & Pilot

It’s Time for a Breath of Fresh Air • Show season is upon us again, with all the magic and wonder that it entails for aviation lovers.

SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS

Renowned Designer Burt Rutan Plans Return to Oshkosh • Women’s Air Race Classic will start off in Southern Illinois and end in Colorado.

CROSSWORD • FLY-IN FUN

NEW YORK STATE OF MIND • Memorable excursion to the Big Apple represents the best of airplane ownership and fatherhood.

IS THE FUTURE OF FLIGHT TRAINING ELECTRIC? • Replacing piston-engine aircraft will happen someday—but maybe not anytime soon.

LONG TRIPS & SMALL AIRPLANES • Flight planning is becoming more a matter of if and when for this pilot.

THE RISK of CHEAP MAINTENANCE • Aircraft owners should prioritize safety, reliability, and adherence to regulatory standards over short-term savings.

THE OLD BARN DANCE • Finding a pair of Stinson 10As offers a chance for another restoration occupation.

SOMETHING IN THE AIR • Show season is upon us—here’s an overview of this year’s fun.

‘Out of Gas in Air. God Help Us’ • Heavy fog and low clouds also contributed to a fatal Cessna 172 accident in 2021.

FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION • It’s vital to know how to handle systems failures while cruising through the clouds.

ACCIDENT BRIEFS

McDonnell XF-85 Goblin • The amazing little jet required ‘The Right Stuff’ and a lot more.

Wally Funk