COMMENTARY DEPARTMENTS On the cover: Mike Fizer photographed the CitationJet in the skies over Wichita to accompany Cyrus Sigari’s story, “The Deal on CJs,” which begins on page T–4. On these pages: Chris Rose photographed the “Tougher Than a Tornado” Husky flying the Maine coast to accompany Dave Hirschman’s story “The Maine Event,” which begins on page 60. 4 20 24 26 28 30 32 President’s Position For the fun of flying, Letters Greenland Adventure. 6 10 12 34 Hangar Talk The story behind the story. AOPA Media Stories with enhanced content. Waypoints From low to high—and points in between. AOPA Action Suggested flight training improvement strategies reviewed. Proficient Pilot The no-spin zone. Pilot Briefing HondaJet delayed by engine icing test. License to Learn Checkride-Itis. 1 02 Pilot Counsel Shared expense flights. Never Again Life and death at 15,000 feet. Fly Well Perchance to dream. 1 06 08 1 1 12 Fly-Outs Visiting Moton Field. Fly by Wire Index of advertisers. Pilots Greg Morris. TURBINEPILOT 16 PAGES OF BONUS CONTENT FOR THE TURBINE OWNER-PILOT T-2 Make it an Easy Transition Special section for the turbine inclined. By Thomas B. Haines T-4 The Deal on CJs Legacy Citations make great buys for economical entry-level jets. By Cyrus Sigari T -12 T -16 Mentoring Matters: Profiles and Callouts How jet pilots remember what to do, when. By Neil Singer Systems Synopsis: Fuel Control Manual Override (MOR) When a turboprop single’s fuel control unit fails, it’s time to go manual. By Thomas A. Horne AOPA AOPA PILOTDECEMBER 2009 PILOT • 3 • • 3 • JUNE 2011