May 2026

8 Featured Plane
The Utility King
Cessna Grand Caravan
By Diana Jones

18 Evolution of an Avionics Writer
Bob's Big Aviation Adventure
By Bob Hart

24 Sky Talk
What's In Your Flight Bag
By Scott "Sky" Smith

26 RCM on a GA Budget
By Paul New, A&P/IA

30 Night Flying 20 Things to Consider By Bill Cox

34 Six Brave Souls
By Joel A. Turpin, ATP CFII FAA Master Pilot

36 Avionics
Why Wiring Matters
By Gene Velazquez, One Mile Up

46 Hangar Tip
Repair or Overhaul?
By Steve Thomas, President Poplar Grove Airmotive