Every year, we get to sit back and reflect and evaluate what we’ve seen and learned over the last 12 months.
I learn so much from the T &T writers every month, and this December issue is no different.
Dianne White shows how patience, a quality not necessarily attributed to aviation often, pays off, especially when upgrading an airplane. Our newest author, Mindy Lindheim, demonstrates the practices she incorporates into initial simulator training and how those practices improve performance during recurrent, both in class and in the sim. Pilot extraordinaire Stan Dunn reminds us that adherence to manufacturer checklists saves lives in icing conditions. T &T reader David Dow provides a beautiful photo of an epic Epic. T &T’s resident doctor, Rich Pickett, and Rich’s son, Tigre, give us an excellent, in-depth review of Garmin’s new extensive CJ2 retrofit.
I may have mentioned a time or two that I love Cessna’s 300 and 400-series twins. Years ago, I accom-plished a multi-engine rating in a 310Q. Before that, I remember flying with my dad in various 421s and gaining experience in 414s and 441s. All fast, efficient and capable. This month, we read about Patrick Dougherty’s journey to his beloved Cessna 414A.
To close this month and this year, Tom Turner (who happens to be one of the foremost disciples of safety in piston aircraft) provides a way to self-evaluate as we age. Sometimes, a second opinion provides assurance, and a qualified instructor is a great way to evaluate our performance periodically. Finally, David Miller swipes his way to visibility while approaching Denver in a vintage Sabreliner. Who doesn’t love a Sabreliner story?
Thank you to all of the fantastic writers and staff at Twin & Turbine. And Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to our readers. Let’s reflect and prepare for a safe and prosperous 2025.
