Plane & Pilot Magazine

November 2008

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2008 Super Decathlon Model 8KCAB
American Champion Super Decathlon: Flight With Greg Koontz
A pilot for practically as long as he’s been breathing, Greg Koontz takes the definition of “aviator” to new heights
Feel-Good Flyer
Ever met someone you instantly liked? The MD3 Rider is one friendly yet
by James Lawrence
Flyitalia MD3 Rider

Flight Planning In The Real World
Realistic flight-planning requires far more than simply measuring the distance, figuring the book speed and fuel burn and then launching
by Bill Cox

November 2008 Readback
by The Editors
Tech Talk: Spot Satellite Personal Tracker
It could save your life
by Bill Stein
Top New Products
The Coolest gadgets for the cockpit and beyond
by Tim Kern

Flight I’ll Never Forget: The Stearman That Changed Me
A 70-year-old airplane teaches that flying is a gift to be savored
by Marco Fernandez
From The Editor: Zivko Edge Phone Home
by Jessica Ambats
Ode To The Fast Lane
General aviation answers a question that wasn’t important until recently
by Bill Cox
Oshwatch!
A snapshot compendium of LSA overview, new aircraft and dish-the-dirt scuttlebutt
by James Lawrence
The Post-Oshkosh Blues
Good things never last forever, including AirVenture
by Budd Davisson
Weather Encounters
Take weather briefings seriously
by Peter Katz

Air Show Roundup: Oshkosh!
Despite concern over fuel prices and the economy, more than 10,000 aircraft and 540,000 people attended EAA AirVenture 2008 in Oshkosh, Wis., between July 28 and AUgust 3. Here’s a look at some of the event’s most exciting aircraft.
by The Editors