As we start a new chapter at Twin & Turbine, I want to recognize and thank those who came before me. Rebecca Groom and I have worked on multiple projects throughout the years, and I have grown to trust and respect all she does. She was part of the team that helped launch the new Textron Aviation brand initiatives when Beechcraft was acquired. Later, she wrote the Mooney Aircraft newsletters to Mooney owners worldwide.
At Twin & Turbine, Rebecca provided an excellent resource for owners and pilots of cabin-class aircraft. She overhauled the website, updated the look and feel of the print publication, and kicked off several new editorial series.
I was honored and intrigued when Rebecca reached out a few months ago about possibly taking her place. Over the years, I have provided marketing support and content creation (including editorial review and art direction, photography, writing, and management of the teams producing that work) in the aviation, automotive, and creative industries. And the idea of leading a publication that I have enjoyed holding in my hands for years excited me.
In my short time working on this issue, my first one, I have come to admire the talented Twin & Turbine writers. This month, we get a history lesson and a flight review focusing on a unique set of two Dornier Do 28 aircraft in Wisconsin. Next, navigating FAA medical certification since 2020 has become murkier, especially as upticks in emotional and physical ailments have left many pilots with little information and few options. But there are ways to prepare more effectively for your next medical certificate renewal exam. In addition, we learn what it’s like to own and operate the Epic E1000 GX. Closing out this issue are reports on upset recovery philosophies, icy weather troubles, and updates on the newest cockpit technologies. At Sun N Fun, Bose announced its new A30 aviation headset, and Twin & Turbine had the opportunity to provide one of the most in-depth reviews of the successor to the company’s industry-leading A20.
In upcoming issues, I intend to continue Rebecca’s initiative of providing owners and pilots of cabin-class twin and turbine-powered aircraft with relevant, fun, and up-to-date information. My experience as a professional pilot and an aviation business pro will enable me to provide you, the reader, with a compelling resource to improve your understanding, skills, and overall enjoyment of our special aircraft and aviation environment.
With all that in mind, I want to have an open-door policy. In this case, the open door is an email. Please let me know when I can do something better or if we can highlight a particular area you want to know more about. Pilots operate in a relatively unforgiving environment, so we always continue learning and want to get better and know more about what we do. The same goes for an aviation publication. Thanks so much for your continued readership.