February 2023

What’s inside…

8 Piper Cherokee 180 Market Report & Tips
In-Depth Reviews and Advice From Owners
By Dan Brownell

16 Avionics Q&A
Recommendations on Slide-ins, GPS, and More
By Bob Hart
ForeFlight’s Training Library click here
Ask Bob Hart Questions click here

20 Sky Talk
Tips and Traps in Warranties
By Scott “Sky” Smith

24 1985 Dakota Interior Restoration and Panel Upgrade
Chad and Michelle West’s “Dream Catcher”
By Dan Brownell
Acadania Aircraft Interiors click here
Kassi Laughlin Photography
Avionics Solutions

30 How to Repaint Interior Plastic Trim
By John A. Bradley

34 What You Need to Know About Air Traffic Control
Adapted Excerpts from The Pilot’s Guide to Air Traffic Control by Andy Watson
Buy the book click here

40 News
Millennium Cylinders Service Bulletin
Piper Wing Rib Inspection Service Bulletin

46 Hangar Tip
Annual Inspection Checklist

J-Go Aviation Annual Inspection Checklist click here

Member Activity

37 Member Q&A
Piper Autocontrol & Century Manual Discussion (including downloads) click here
Seneca discussion: Pacific NW links click here
Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot Alert click here

42 Member Photos

Departments

6 From the Editor

45 Advertising Index

On the Cover

Cover photo of Jake McCullough’s 1965 PA-28-180 by Jack Fleetwood (www.JackFleetwood.com).