COMMENTARY Look for this icon throughout the issue to see Enhanced Digital Edition features. 4 20 24 26 28 President’s Position Connecting GA. Letters A birthday to celebrate. Waypoints The “meaning” of aviation. Proficient Pilot Stop the prop. License to Learn The limited flight instructor certificate. Follow us: twitter: @AOPA_Pilot 30 32 Pilot Counsel Supplemental oxygen reviewed. Fly Well On cloud nine. DEPARTMENTS 6 10 12 Hangar Talk The story behind the story. AOPA Media The digital option. AOPA Action TSA to AOPA: Security program won’t target small airports. 34 Pilot Briefing American pilots are getting a bargain. 1 04 1 08 1 12 Never Again Bucking bronco autopilot. Fly by Wire Index of advertisers. Pilots Treat Williams. AOPA PILOT • 3 • • 3 • JUNE 2011 AOPA PILOT FEBRUARY 2009