AOPA PILOT CONTENTS April 2017 | Volume 60 | Number 4 | www.aopa.org/pilot 58 What's it Take to Land on a Carrier? ON THIS PAGE: Flight deck operations tracks the movement of each aircraft and piece of equipment using this "Ouija board." Photo by Chris Rose. FEATURES The U.S. Navy invests in a Magic Carpet. By Thomas B. Haines Carbon Fiber Showpiece Schoolhouse Rock By Dave Hirschman By Dave Hirschman The GameBird GB1 is a most flexible flyer. Page 50 While Icon A5 production waits, pilots train. Page 66 Recover and Reverse A renowned helicopter aerobat puts his specialized skills to use tackling one of general aviation's Most Wanted threats. By Barry Schiff Page 74 www.aopa.org/pilot AOPA PILOT | 1http://www.aopa.org/pilot http://www.aopa.org/pilot