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Flying • ISSUE 963 October 2025

FINAL’S CLEAR—OR IS IT? • Not every check ride goes by the book

DON’T GET LOST • Developing navigation skills outside of tech remains imperative

BAR HARBOR, MAINE, ILS OR LOC RWY 22 • Weather may dictate one of these two options for approach

SENSE OF URGENCY • Former Army aviator champions safety reform after son’s fatal collision

EXPANDING HORIZONS FOR AAM • Powered-lift aircraft now have not one but two pathways to certification

NO CALL TO CLOSE CALL • It’s important to keep vigilant even on familiar runways

THE UNSEEN • Dark night is no time to improvise

TOP OF THE AVIATION ZIGGURAT • FLYING gets the lowdown on owner-flown, single-pilot jets

BAR HARBOR, MAINE • CHARMING COASTAL TOWN IS A GATEWAYTO ‘CROWN JEWEL’ ACADIA NATIONAL PARK

WALKING BACK IN TIME • Living historian groups reenact past wars through encampments and authenticity

Smart Moves • WEATHER PREDICTION MEETING AI ISN’T NECESSARILY A BAD THING

MOONEY 231/252 • Turbocharged M20K remains worthy choice for efficient traveling, while refurbished models still premium priced

THROUGH THE SIDE DOOR • Moser represents perfect example of an unorthodox airline pilot career

NO AIRVENTURE VENTURES FOR ME • Final fly-in to Oshkosh wasn’t exactly a pleasant experience

SYSTEM FAILURE • NTSB hearing on Potomac midair underscores dire need for ADS-B In now

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