CONTENTS AOPA PILOT November 2019 | Volume 62 | Number 11 | aopa.org/pilot 74 ON THIS PAGE: This Maine-based Piper PA-12 shifts between skis, wheels, and floats with the seasons. Photography by Chris Rose Winter Wonderland How Maine pilots enjoy a hearty form of aviation they look forward to all year: ski flying. By Dave Hirschman FEATURES 49 Gear Guide All pilots need gear that keeps them safe, comfortable, and sharp in the cockpit as well as on the ground. Compiled by Jill W. Tallman 60 Mud and Dirt in its Future The CubCrafters Carbon Cub FX-3 offers more performance and flexibility than its Light Sport counterpart-but you'll have to put in some sweat equity. By Dave Hirschman 68 Fresh Air Veterans celebrate life during a river adventure. By David Tulis aopa.org/pilot AOPA PILOT | 1http://www.aopa.org/pilot http://www.aopa.org/pilot