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JANUARY 2026 PIPER FLYER MAGAZINE

Jen DBy Jen DJanuary 8, 2026Updated:April 10, 20261 Min Read
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Page 20: Decoding Airworthiness: Design, Documentation, and Due Diligence
A practical guide to the definition of airworthiness and ensuring that youraircraft meets airworthiness requirements for every flight. By Steve Ells
 
Page 24: From Steam to Screen: Upgrading Your Piper’s Attitude Indicator
Electronic attitude indicators offer improved reliability, safety, and functionality. Here’s what to consider before upgrading to electronic attitude indicators. By Troy Whistman
 
Page 30: Family Resemblance: How the PA-12 and PA-18 Stack Up, Part Two
What it’s really like to fly, maintain, and modify these classic Pipers—told through firsthand ownership stories and decades of PA-12 and PA-18 experience. By Steve Ells
 
Page 38: Flying to the Abacos: A Pilot’s Journey from Texas to the Sea of Abaco
From Texas to the Abacos, a well-planned family flight blends safe overwater flying with memorable Out Island adventures. By Jason Tuggle
 
Columns 
8          The View From Here by Jennifer Dellenbusch
8          Letters to the Editor
10        The High and the Writey by Kevin Garrison
14        Questions & Answers by Steve Ells
46        Press Releases
56        Advertiser Index
57        Member Services Directory
58        Event Calendar

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