Jeff Schweitzer begins this issue highlighting the new look and feel of the magazine and talks fuel systems, having endured the recent scare of contaminated fuel filters in his JetPROP – Piper’s update this quarter introduces us to the newest executive, Randy Groom, and discusses their “RACE” product improvement program – Jon Sisk discusses the state of affairs, implications and existential imperatives for GA in finding a suitable 100LL replacement – Dick Rochfort breaks down the surprisingly high incidence of runway incursions and what new technologies, the FAA and individual pilots are doing to increase situational awareness—do you know your airport signs? – George Braly, chief engineer at GAMI, gives a follow up to Jon Sisk’s article with a technical discussion of the future of avgas for the high performance piston aircraft – Ron Cox offers insight into how the many emerging iPhone and iPad apps fit into, and might be best utilized by the general aviation community – Mark Swatek highlights the myriad reasons to sign up for one of MMSTF’s weekend training seminars – New Matrix owner, Martin Doran, talks about all the reasons he opted for the upgrade, and all the regrets he will never have – Mary Bryant issues a test of international conversions and standards, as well as general values and formulas important to GA – Kevin Mead runs through issues he commonly receives manning the MMOPA technical hotline – John Mariani and Mark Spitzer review the common causes of in-flight fires and how to prevent and, if necessary, deal with the immanency of these emergencies – Brett Lunger invokes the dream of the VLJ and offers a practical breakdown for those who may be thinking of making the transition – Richard Wright brushes us up on our IFR basics – And finally, Thierry Pouille gives us a fascinating glimpse into his many years voyaging to Iceland, detailing what is needed and what to expect in making the transatlantic journey.

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