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Flying • ISSUE 969 April 2026

FLYING FORWARD • Firecrown aviation brands chart clear new course after transitional year

SIM CHAIR • Salvaged Piper seat helps improve flight realism and ergonomics

THE ART OF THE DEBRIEF • Don’t rush the most important part of the flight

THIS MONTH’S PICKS • These standout aviation products and services are worth a closer look

GENERATING BUZZ • New cohort of pilots is making use of electric aircraft—and some have even taken ownership

QUICK DECISIONS • Student pilot recalls value of pre-briefing abnormal situations after aborted takeoff

GENERAL AVIATION RIDES MOMENTUM INTO 2026 • Market survey shows strong sales and backlog, but tariffs and supply chain issues persist

TAKING OWNERSHIP: THE PISTON MARKET TODAY • From trainers to capable travelers, success starts with careful evaluation

POWER PLAYERS: THE TURBOPROP AND JET MARKET TODAY • Broad field of aircraft delivers expansive capability, flexibility, and choice for pilots

BUILDING YOUR FIRST HOME FLIGHT SIMULATOR • Essential equipment recommendations for real-world pilots and enthusiasts

HOME IS WHERE THE HANGAR IS • Unique airparks offer pilots coveted chance to live alongside their planes

NAVIGATING THE NEW AVIATION INSURANCE LANDSCAPE • Insights into the softening market, supply chain, and strategies for better coverage

BEECHCRAFT BONANZA • From distinctive V-tail to modern variants, revolutionary model remains all-rounder on pilots’ wish lists

FLIGHT WITHOUT WINGS • Lift comes in many forms

OLD FRIENDS AND AIRPLANES • Lunch bunch gathers to recall past exploits and shared wisdom

THE RIGHT FIT