Enjoy this issue of Piper Flyer with helpful articles about AD 2026-04-11, choosing a landing light, and Beringer Aero’s braking systems. Steve Ells reviews his new Trio autopilot and how it expanded his capabilities, and Greta Thorwarth takes us to Kentmorr Airpark.
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Table of Contents
Page: 14: Lycoming AD 2026-04-11
A helpful guide to understanding Lycoming AD 2026-04-11, which expands the “Affected Engines” Listing for Connecting Rod Bushing Inspections. by Steve Ells
Page: 18: Flying With “Otto”: How a Trio Autopilot Transformed My Comanche Cross-Country Flying
Steve Ells discovers how a modern Trio autopilot and Garmin GNC 355 WAAS GPS can dramatically reduce workload, improve safety, and restore confidence in IFR flying. by Steve Ells
Page: 22: Beringer Aero: ‘Stop Where You Intend to Stop. Period.’
Discover how Beringer Aero’s certified braking systems bring high-energy stopping, cooler calipers, and corrosion-resistant wheels to Piper aircraft. by Scott Kinney
Page: 28: How to Choose an LED Landing Light
Use this handy guide to help you choose the right landing light system for your mission, environment, and budget. by Matt Farrell
Page: 34: From Cherokee Six to Seneca II: Why I Made the Switch
A reflection on how family, risk tolerance, weather capability, and real-world utility shape the definition of the “right” airplane. by Jason Tuggle
Page: 42: Univair Aircraft Corporation Celebrates 80 Years
Join us in celebrating Univair’s 80 years of service to GA, from postwar beginnings to today’s innovative parts production and sales. by Mike Sellers
Page: 46: Kentmorr Airpark: Aviation’s First Residential “Field of Dreams”
Kentmorr’s blend of turf-runway flying, waterfront charm, and a tight-knit aviation community offers a living reminder of GA’s golden age. by Gretta Thorwarth
Columns
8 The View From Here by Jennifer Dellenbusch
8 Letters to the Editor
10 The High and the Writey by Kevin Garrison
54 Press Releases
64 Advertiser Index
65 Member Services Directory
66 Event Calendar
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