Pipers Magazine October 2026

8 Featured Plane Meet "Whiskey" -- Lockhart Flying Club's Cherokee 180 Functional, Practical, and Accessible, the Bird Is a Member Favorite By Carie Ferg

16 Keep an Eye on SkyWatch The Future of Aviation Insurance is Here By Grant Brown

20 Avionics 7 IFR Pre-Flight Habits That Keep You Ahead of the Airplane Stay Safe and In the Air during All Weather Conditions By Matt Farrell

22 Quincy, Ill., the DC-3, and a Young Boy's Dream By Joel A. Turpin, ATP CFII FAA Master Pilot

24 Get Ready for Cold Weather 10 Tips to Prepare Your Cessna for Safe Winter Flight

28 You Cannot Stretch a Glide, but You Can Surely Stretch Your Mind! Curiosity, Exploration, and Online Learning -- not All Content Is Created Equal By Mike Jones, Pipers Aviation Technical Director

38 Hangar Tip New Owner Survey Reveals How Legacy Owners Are Really Upgrading Their Avionics