CONTENTS July 2012 | Volume 54 | Number 7 | www.aopa.org/pilot AOPA PILOT ON THIS PAGE: Chris Rose photographed 58 the Maule M-9 flying over the Georgia marshes to accompany Alton K. Marsh’s story “The Golden Maule.” FEATURES Epic Flight: Natural Wonder The Golden Maule The Tornado Husky on an epic flight over the national parks. By Dave Hirschman Page 50 It’s 50 years later—what has changed for Maule Aircraft? By Alton K. Marsh Page 58 Parts of the Puzzle A Texas boneyard and salvage company has stories to tell. By Jill W. Tallman Page 66 Reaching the Summit AERO Fever Make your plans now for an all-new AOPA Summit in a familiar, fabulous location. By John Kounis Page 74 Friedrichshafen, Germany: Europe’s general aviation place to be. By Thomas A. Horne Page 80 www.aopa.org/pilot AOPA PILOT | 1http://www.aopa.org/pilot http://www.aopa.org/pilot