SEPTEMBER2011 VOLUME 54 | NUMBER 9 | www.aopa.org/pilot FEATURES 58 64 81 89 93 98 2012 Tougher Than a Tornado Husky Sweepstakes: This Dog Will Hunt Your 2012 sweepstakes aircraft is ready for adventure. By Dave Hirschman Going Live Video technology helps AOPA reach pilots worldwide 24/7. By Thomas B. Haines 47 50 58 64 74 81 85 Rally GA: ‘Why Crawl When You Can Fly?’ Sean D. Tucker heaps Extra excitement on Above New York Cover story Helicopters and heliports keep Manhattan hopping. By Julie Summers Walker auction winner. By Alyssa J. Miller Dogfight: Experimental Versus Standard Innovative or insane? By Thomas A. Horne and Dave Hirschman GA Remembers 9/11: Adjusting to a Changing World AOPA continues to rebuild general aviation. By Julie Summers Walker B–29 Superfortress: The Lady Has A History Flying FIFI, more than 65 years after her historic mission. By Barry Schiff Aerostar 601P: Family Rocket Get your family home fast and in comfort. By Rick Durden Saving Airports: Keeping GA at Reno/Tahoe A perceived push sends pilots into action. By Mike Collins Renter No More When the stars align, it’s time to buy. By Jill W. Tallman AOPA PILOT • 2 • MAY 2009 2011 SEPTEMBERhttp://www.aopa.org/pilot