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March 2023
What’s inside… 

8   Charlie Gasmire’s Airplane Academy 
And Why Charlie Thinks the Skylane is the Best All-Around GA plane 
By Dan Brownell 
Visit Airplane Academy here: https://airplaneacademy.com/ 

16 Avionics: IFR “Lite” 
By Bob Hart 

20 Sky Talk  
Musical Chairs: What the FAA and Insurance Companies Say About the Left and Right Seat 
By Scott “Sky” Smith  

24 Neglected 172: Bargain or Money Pit? 
Auction Find Restored After 12 Years in a Field 
By Dan Brownell 

30 Product Review: 
Lightspeed Delta Zulu Headset Review 
By Scott Sherer 
Visit LIghtspeed Aviation’s website https://www.lightspeedaviation.com/ 

34 What You Need to Know About Air Traffic Control 
Adapted Excerpts from The Pilot’s Guide to Air Traffic Control 
By Andy Watson 
Learn more about this book at https://www.atcbook.com/ 

38 Industry News 

46 Hangar Tip
Where to Find Lubrication Information 
By Elizabeth Gibbs 
Paul New Webinar Click Here 

Member Activity 

40 Member Q&A 

43 Member Photos  

Departments 

6 From the Editor 

45 Advertising Index 

On the Cover 

Photo of Charlie Gasmire’s 1975 Skylane and David Gasmire’s 1970 Super Cub by Jack Fleetwood (www.JackFleetwood.com).