Vol. 48 No. 3
On the cover: Donn Hopkins was the pilot of the photo-shoot flight, while friend and student pilot Erin Clancy helped in the right seat. Cessna the dog played the critical role of backseat driver. Photo by Jack Fleetwood
(www.JackFleetwood.com). Learn more about this plane starting on Page 8.
8 Featured Plane
Practically Amazing 1953 Cessna 170
By Rocky Landsverk
16 Avionics
Trio Pro Pilot: Affordable, Digital Co-Pilot
By Bob Hart
22 Sky Talk
How to Find a Good Deal
By Scott “Sky” Smith
26 Stationary Panels & Their Structural Role
By Elizabeth Gibbs & Lyle Jansma
34 Crewchief Systems App Review
By Scott Sherer
46 Hangar Tip
How to Fix Fuel Gauge Accuracy Problems for $20
By Scott Sherer