August 2011
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Aircraft
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A New Era Dawns: Electric Flight
An update on airplanes in production, competition prizes and R&D
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Diamond DA40 XLS
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Diamond DA40 XLS: Premier Edition
Premier Aircraft of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., has created its own ultra version of the Diamond DA40 XLS
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Easy Ownership: The Great LSA
Paradigm shifts happen...and we’re right in the middle of one!
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Grandpa’s Kitfox…Not!
A lively, refined STOL winner 26 years in the making
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It’s The Little Things: Refurbishing On A Dime
A dozen ideas to upgrade your airplane without breaking the bank
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Kitfox Super Sport
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Making The Most Of Your Aircraft Asset
Aircraft leasebacks can lower the cost of ownership
Proficiency
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10 Tips For Stepping Up
If you’re considering the leap from piston to turbine, here’s what you need to know
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Muscle Memory
When we’re our own worst enemy
Products
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August 2011 Readback
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Sennheiser S-1
With the introduction of the new S-1 and its adaptive, four-microphone sampling technology, Sennheiser sets a new headset standard
Pilot Talk
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Accepting A Bad Situation
It’s better to accept a poor outcome than to create a disastrous one
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Aerial Recycling
An airliner in the backyard makes sense (almost)
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Excellence In Execution
Learn from your mentors, and be a mentor yourself
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From The Editor: Moving On Up
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Light-Sport Chronicles: Profiles In Vision, Randall Fishman
This “garage” builder of electric aircraft wants to quietly change the world
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Lightning!
Lightning may not be a major hazard for aircraft, but it’s the most spectacular manifestation of our archenemy the thunderstorm
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Sharing General Aviation
The $418 hamburger that was well worth it
Travel
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Launchpad Patrol
A one-of-a-kind perspective on NASA’s shuttle missions





