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Flying

Motivational Research • Thinking of buying an airplane? Look inside.

Inbox • November 2021

SKY NEXT • The Best of What’s New

Best Aviation Tugs • The upcoming Sierra model is designed to help FBO operators prevent damage.

A Seller’s Advantage • There’s an intense market for used aircraft—depending on the model.

Next Great Flight Tail chase

I’m not planning on being a professional pilot. Why should I get an instrument rating?

Near Collisions • When a flock of geese triggers another hazard

South Lake Tahoe LDA Rwy 18 • A beautiful approach—if it’s flown VFR.

An Airport Too Far • So far, so good. Why stop now?

Strike the Right CHORRD on Takeoff • Be ready when things go wrong.

WHAT’S NEW?

JETS: WORKING IN HIGH STYLE • THE JET MARKET DELIVERS ON CAPABILITY AND OPTIMIZED ENVIRONMENTS.

TURBOPROPS: DEPENDABLE POWER • THE TURBOPROP MARKET OFFERS CLOSE COMPETITORS.

MULTIENGINE PISTONS: ADDED BENEFITS • AN EXTRA ENGINE OFFERS REDUNDANCY AND PERFORMANCE.

SINGLE-ENGINE PISTONS: FIT YOUR MISSION • THE FIRST AIRPLANE FOR MOST PILOTS MAY BE JUST RIGHT.

Charlie • One iconic Cessna 180 has quite a story to tell.

Prodigal Son • An Oshkosh homecoming

Dogs Love Trucks • …but not always airplanes.

Wearing the Shirt • Pursuing my dream of flying led me down a winding road.

Flow • How everyday activity takes on meaning and purpose

A Wing and a Prayer • Ownership has its troubles too.

Preflight, Postflight • Make the end of one flight the start of another.

Finding the Unknown Crew