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2005 New Piper PA46-500T Meridian
by Staff
How Old is Too Old?
A number of recent airworthiness directives for the general aviation fleet seem to be directly related to the aircraft’s age and flight time. So when is it safe to fly an aging plane?
by Budd Davisson
New Piper Meridian
Entry-level turbine with an all-glass cockpit
Straight Talk From Thielert Aircraft Engines
Its new diesel aircraft powerplants are bringing Jet A to GA
by Dale Smith
What Makes Airplane Tires So Special?
We went to Michelin for a short course
by Lyn Freeman
Proficiency
Switching To Glass
Take the plunge! Here are some remarkable tips for transitioning to the new cockpits.
by Bridgette Doremire
World's Stupidest Pilot Errors
So many mistakes are just asking to be corrected
by Nina Anderson
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