On The Cover: This takeoff shot of a Piper Arrow II is tailor-made to help us illustrate our cover story this month. "Preventing Takeoff Emergencies" by Ryan Motte, on page 12. It should come as no surprise that a thorough preflight inspection and analysis of conditions can help prevent these accidents. Image by D. Miller.
One of my fondest memories in aviation was the first flight I took in a Skyhawk. Even though my parents kept a kindergarten assignment where I said my goal in life was to be a pilot (after my career as an astronaut and a monster truck driver), I did not pursue aviation until after my […]
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