8 Featured Plane  
Cessna 182J 
18 Avionics  
VFR: Equipping the Basics
24 Sky Talk
Life Expectancy: The Plane Not the Pilot
28 Planning the VFR Cross Country Flight
And Doing it Right!  
32 Cross Country Air Racing in a 1965 Piper Cherokee 
36 Airplane Cable tensions and Control Surface Rigging
46 Hangar Tip  
SAFE – A Worthy Investment

8 Featured Plane
Cessna 172S
18 Avionics
Options: New From Garmin
24 When Weather Turns to Trouble
28 What Instrument Pilots Need to Know About Flying the Visual Segment on an IFR Approach
32 CamGuard Confession
A First-Hand Assessment of Aviation’s Most Talked About Oil Additive
36 Sky Talk
Training is Required
40 Alternator and Electrical System Troubleshooting
46 Hangar Tip
Take Photos While Flying

8 Featured Plane
The Cessna TTx T240
18 Avionics
Big Glass By Bob Hart
24 Use That Checklist
Pilot Tips to Keep You Safe
26 Flying the V+ Glidepath
A Tutorial That Can Save Your Life!
32 Sky Talk
Getting the Most For Your Aircraft
36 Window Care and Maintenance Tips
40 “Re-Tiring” Your Airplane Doesn’t
46 Hangar Tip
Get the Most From Your Membership

8 Featured Plane
Cessna 310: A Twin In Its Own League
18 Avionics
Five Years of GA Avionics Innovation uAvionics
26 Valve Clearances and Hydraulic Lifters
30 Sky Talk
34 Get the Best Bang for Your Buck
38 The Shocking Truth About Unapproved Wiring
46 Hangar Tip
Fuel Stick Guides

8 Featured Plane 
A Cardinal Story: From Ramp Queen to Speed Queen
20 Avionics 
Hey … Where’s my GPS?
26 Is Electronic Ignition Right For You?
28 Sky Talk 
Is Your Ego Buying Aircraft You Can’t Get Insured?
32 Emergency Landings
36 Memories of Africa
38 12 Steps to a Successful Pre-Buy Process 
46 Hangar Tip 
Remote Control Magic

8 Featured Plane 
Silver Hawk: A Legendary Look at a special 1981 Skyhawk  
20 Avionics 
Active WX & Traffic  
26 Sky Talk 
Logbooks and Keeping Records
32 Detecting a Leaking Exhaust Valve
38 12 Steps to a Successful Pre-Buy Process 
44 Industry News 
46 Hangar Tip  
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