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October 2026
8 Featured Plane
From Getaway to Get-It-Done
Versatile and Powerful, the T210 Handles the Job for the Hughes Family
By Carie Ferg
16 Keep an Eye on SkyWatch
he Future of Aviation Insurance Is Here
By Grant Brown
20 Avionics
7 IFR Pre-Flight Habits That Keep You Ahead of the Airplane
Stay Safe and in the Air during All Weather Conditions
By Matt Farrell
22 High-Tech One Upmanship
By Joel A. Turpin, ATP CFII FAA Master Pilot
24 Get Ready for Cold Weather
10 Tips to Prepare Your Cessna for Safe Winter Flight
30 A 1963 P172D, Reborn Part 1
Upgrading the Panel and Engine & Lessons Learned along the Way
By Jonathan Scott
36 AirVenture 2026 Show Report
The Memorable Week in Oshkosh Proved General Aviation Is Thriving Among Enthusiasts of All Ages
46 Hangar Tip
New Owner Survey Reveals How Legacy Owners Are Really Upgrading Their Avionics
MEMBER ACTIVITY
42 Member Q&A
On the cover: Thomas Hughes’ 1975 Cessna T210L (Turbo Centurion). Photos courtesy of Jack Fleetwood (www.JackFleetwood.com)
