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May 2023
What’s inside…
8 Featured Plane
The Cessna T206: Is It Worth It to Deturbo?
By Donna Jones
Davis Aviation: www.davisaviation.cc
14 A New and Improved IFR Panel
Steve Inman’s 1969 182M Panel Upgrade
By Steve Inman
www.aerotronics.com
yokeupinteriors.com
16 Avionics
TKM and More
By Bob Hart
For TKM and NCC2210 ramp tester repairs and calibration, find referrals at tkmavionics.com.
20 Sky Talk
Do Runways Matter?
Off-Airport Landing Operations and Safety
By Scott “Sky” Smith
The Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF): theraf.org
24 The Genius of Raymond L. Meisenheimer
28 ELT & PLB Rescue Equipment
Preparing for the Unthinkable
Aircraft Spruce: aircraftspruce.com
ACR: acrartex.com
Spot: findmespot.com
McMurdo: orolia.com
RescueMe: oceansignal.com
Sporty’s: Sportys.com
Yaesu: yaesu.com
ICOM: icomamerica.com
34 Industry News
Garmin Newer Generation Products: www.garmin.com/en-US/c/aviation/navigation-radios
46 Hangar Tip
How to Check Seat Pin Engagement
By Elizabeth Gibbs
cessnaowner.org/paul-new
Member Activity
36 Member Q&A
Knot2U: Knots2U.net
Vantage Plane Parts: vantageassoc.com/plane-plastics.html
Niagara Air Parts: niagaraairparts.com
44 Member Photos
Departments
6 From the Editor
45 Advertising Index
On the Cover
Photo of Donna Connell’s Cessna 206 by Jack Fleetwood (www.JackFleetwood.com).
