BONANZA BATTLE: Talent Search – Three versions of Beech’s classic single show their stuff. By Nigel Moll
High Command – The turbocharged A36TC opens up the high altitude option. By Richard L. Collins
Beech Party – Bonanza family reunion gathers four branches of the Beech tree. By J. Mac McClellan
Give it the Old College Try – Mississipi State patiently probes aviation’s future. By Peter Boody
New Airplane: Impossible Dream? – Money may be tight, but don’t forgo the quest. By J. Mac McClellan
Bionic Pilot – Pack the panel to give the pilot superhuman capabilities. By J. Mac McClellan
People Who Fly: Bert Jones – A J-3 and a Baron keep this all-American aloft.
Lofty Perch – A 747 captain had better learn to fly from three stories up. By Len Morgan
TECHNIQUE:
Roads Not Often Taken – ILS, VOR and NDB aren’t the only way to end an IFR trip. By Berl Brechner
Flight Training: World of Fact or Fantasy? – Look what we’ve been missing. By Peter Garrison
I Learned About Flying From That – Two heads aren’t always better than one. By Jonathan Spencer
Aftermath – Juggling bad weather, a sick passenger and a faulty autopilot. By Peter Garrison
COLUMNS:
Pro’s Nest – There’s a certain art to being ready for an emergency. By Thomas H. Block
Baz Seat – Some flights just have more body than soul. By Gordon Baxter
On Top – Aircraft engines are fussy about what they burn. Richard L. Collins
TOPICS:
Flying Mail – “Eat, Sleep and Drink Aviation”
Reporting Points – Fuel Tax Proposals
Editorial – Helms and His New Ship