Plane & Pilot

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Plane & Pilot

Annual Inspection • Shepherding this magazine with an incredible crew has been a blessing.

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Van’s Enters Chapter 11 Bankruptcy • Hartzell takes on Kelly Aero; YouTube star sentenced

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INNOVATIONS

DO I REALLY NEED A BRIEFING? • With ever-changing weather patterns, it is foolish not to get one.

ELECTRIC ATMOSPHERE • Pipistrel Aviation continues on as a key innovator in battery-powered GA flight.

YOUR MAGNETIC COMPASS REMAINS THE ‘OLD RELIABLE’ • Our Rodney Dangerfield of instrumentation needs more respect.

BUILDING A RUDDER AT ZENITH • A workshop at the Missouri aircraft company proves to be a riveting experience.

THE FINAL FLAG • A look at the last year of racing at Reno from the T-6 pits

ZEN & THE ART OF AIRPLANE OPERATION • Flying—becoming one with the craft—must be experienced to truly understand its addictive nature.

It’s Not Worth Showing Off • NTSB finds that a fatal 2021 accident is linked to the pilot using Snapchat.

ADS-B, ARE YOU ‘IN’ OR ‘OUT’? • A review of the surveillance technology landscape

ACCIDENT BRIEFS

Meyers/Aero Commander 200 • The fast, sturdy, and stylish speedster could have been a contender.

Helen Richey • The pioneer set an endurance record and was the first woman commercial airline pilot.