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The publisher assumes no responsibility for any mistakes in advertisements or editorials. Statements/opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect or represent those of this publication or its officers. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this publication, Sport Aviation Press llc: Powered Sport Flying™ Magazine disclaims all responsibility for omissions and errors. Periodicals Postage Paid number 000228 at Greenville, IL, 62246 and at an additional mailing office. postmaster: send address changes to: Sport Aviation Press, PO Box 38, Greenville, IL 62246. Volume 25, Number 4. Subscription Rates Annual subscription rates: $36.95 U.S. $48 Canada $90 International All monies US Funds Subscribe online at: www.PSFmagazine.com For more information call: (800) 867-5430 Welcome to another issue of Powered Sport Flying Magazine! I don’t know about the rest of you, but I had a busy couple of months. First I went to the pra Convention in Mentone, Indiana. Next, I went to the Mt. Vernon, Illinois, Expo and introduced Moral Support Canine Alec to an aviation event. Since that one’s so close and familiar, I considered it a safe beginning. He loved it and he even got to sit in a Magni Gyro (thanks, Greg and Stephanie Gremminger!). Since he did so well there, I next took him out to Erie Airpark for their 35th Anniversary Fly-In (although I grabbed a friend along the way for this one). I got my first ride in a Challenger, which was great – thanks, Jim Robinson, for that experience! I ended up that day with a flight from Mike Hudetz in his Airborne Trike – so awesome! So I got to end the season with some fun. What hasn’t been fun, however, has been the tempest created by an apparently off-the-cuff remark that instantly exploded across the recreational aviation media. Yep, I’m talking about the weight limit increase. Dan Johnson did some old-fashioned reporting and got to the bottom of the mess, and he’s written about it. Roy, too, has something to say on the matter in his column. Every year, Paul Fiebich is good enough to write a story for us on his AirVenture experiences, and this year he has reports on not only what fun things were happening, but also on some of the aircraft and engines on display. Paul Hollingworth had a neat adventure, getting to discover an American treasure in a way that few others can – by gyro. Chris Pine had an encounter with another American icon while flying his powered paraglider over some great scenery. Roy has a list of the Top 10 things that you should do to get your powered parachute ready for winter storage, so that you’re ready to fly again as soon as your season begins. For our Incidents column, Chris Santacroce steps in to give a report on some of the more notable incidents that have happened this year. And we have Part 2 of the adventures of Intrepid Explorer Jeff Hamann in Colombia. (And my apologies to everyone in that country – as was pointed out by alert reader Gustavo Santamaria, we spelled Colombia incorrectly on the cover of the last issue.) So now that it’s cold, mull some wine or some cider, find a nice warm spot, and enjoy this issue! Editorial
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