The March 2026 issue of Piper Flyer blends practical ownership advice, aviation history, and travel inspiration. Learn about aircraft towing solutions that make hangar life easier, explore how modern pilots are improving safety through flight following and technology, and continue the fascinating story of Piper prototypes in The Lost Piper Designs, Part Two. We also head west for a winter flight to Durango, Colorado, where thoughtful preparation rewards pilots with spectacular mountain scenery and a memorable destination.
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Table of Contents
Features
Page 20: Moving Aircraft 101
Powered aircraft towing devices, from repurposed lawn tractors up to high-end purpose-built electric tugs, can allow owners to work smarter, not harder.
by Terry Hocking
Page 24: Someone to Watch Over Me
Today’s pilots are doubling down on flight following and modern technology so they can be found quickly if something goes wrong.
by Kevin Garrison
Page 30: The Lost Piper Designs, Part Two
The story of Piper’s prototypes continues, tracing postwar designs from 1949 to the promise of the PiperJet.
by Scott Kinney
Page 38: Westbound in the Winter: A Mountain Trip to Durango, Colorado
Proper planning for safe winter flying leads to a destination that rewards preparation with escape, relaxation, and amazing scenery.
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
