2003 June - July 

Float Issue: Aerocet 3400A and Baumann BF2750A amphibious floats. Seabee History. Wiapaire's Fire Boss. Seaplane insurance. Float maintenance tips.

2003 April - May 

Flight Review: Gippsland Aeronautics GA8 Airvan. Robinson R44 for Business. Tax Tips: Time to Buy. An insider guide to making the most of of new tax incentives for the purchase of an airplane. Also, back by popular demand, Mike Vivion's STOL Operations - a must read for all backcountry pilots.

2003 February - March 

January 03 - December 02

2002 October - November

 Flight Review - Maule M7-235/260. We unravel the Maule mystery and find out what makes the M7 kick. Complete AOPA Expo Backcountry report featuring updates on the Aviat Husky Pup and the Air Van from Down Under. Our man Larry Schlasinger discusses the truth about propeller design, construction and operation in Part I of “Prop Tips”. Winter is here and it is time to think about changing your flying wardrobe. You do have the right shoes for your winter flying outfit, don't you? Brian Horner of the world-famous survival school, Learn To Return Inc. shares with NP tips for winter clothing.

2002 August - September

Flight Review – Murphy Moose. We see what this 360 HP bush plane from Canada has to offer. Flight Review – Bearhawk. Four-place kit plane utility. Review includes construction photos. Cramped Cub pilots look no farther, Flight Review of the first Wide Body Cub – fully certified and ready for work or play. Plus coverage of Arlington and AirVenture.

2002 June - July Seaplane Special

Flight Review – Wipaire's Turbo Boss Beaver – 650 horsepower amphibian with reverse. We'll tell you how to make it work for play or profit. Tom Watson takes a look at lightweight folding boats— easily carried aboard virtually any seaplane to your fishing hole of choice. Seaplane pilot's guide to marine radios—the rules, regulations, installation tips and the latest line up from ICOM. Explore Lake Coeur d'Alene with Brooks Seaplane Service. Head down under and see the world of commercial seaplane flying in Australia.

2002 April - May

Flight Review — RANS Courier S-7C. The new fully certified two-place from Hays, Kan. Might just be the affordable flying you have been looking for. NP 's Larry Schlasinger checks out the adventure of a self-piloted air tour in New Zealand. Life Guard helicopters provide a vital lifeline in the backcountry and are now staying connected using new satellite telephone technology.

2002 February - March

Ski Flying Special. NP tests Airglas LW2500 wheel penetration skis.
Swill Alps glacier flying. Ice anchors: tips for securing your ski
plane. Muale M7-235 pictorial. New Super Cub exhaust review.
 

2001 November -  December  

Flight review and construction evaluation of the RotorWay Exec 162
helicopter. Tips of protecting your plane from parts theft. AOPA Expo
2001 backcountry report. Andover Flight Academy bush flying school.

2001 October / November

Flight Review: Genesis by SlipStream. Light weight affordable amphib flying.

Super Cub Safety Modifications. A must read for Cub owners. Interviews with five Cub specialists including Mark Drath, Jim Richmond and F. Atlee Dodge. Canine Co-pilots:

Tips from the experts for taking your four paw friend flying.

2001 August / September

Zenair Ch 701 & 801 Flight Review, Upgrade your Cub, Cessna 180 or 206 engine, Air Venture 2001 Backcountry Report, Aeronca Sedan Flight Review.

2001 June / July

2001 Seaplane Special. Aerocet 3500 floats. Bush Hawk XP seaplane. Cessna 182 seaplane. Seaplane Rigging Tips. When and How to use a Step Turn.

2001 April / May 

First Flight Report of the Gavilan 358 - A Heavy Hauler. Spring Cabin Fever - Norwood Sawmills. Tips For Taking Trikes Off-Airport - Keeping Your Nose out of Trouble.

2001 February / March 

Flight review of new Wipline Air Glide C2200 hydraulic wheelskis equipped with a 2001 Husky A-1B. Field test of 2001 ski-doo Summit 800 snowmobile. How to make glacier landings with a seaplane. Tips for avalanche avoidance.

  2000 December / January

NP Field Tests - Engine Covers and Insurance in depth. Flying with the Red Baron Squadron. First flights reviews - Crosswinds STOL PA-12

2000 October / November

Drug Testing - A Necessary Invasion? Bush Hawk - A first look. Project Capstone - A new face for Aviation

2000 August / September

Airframes, Inc. Steel Tubes: backbone of flight, Micro Aero Dynamics: VGs Flow Control, Wilga 2000, Bush Wheels: True Tundra Tire Performance.

2000 June / July

Seaplane Special: Wipline 3000 Amphibs, Multi-engine Seaplane Rating, Seaplane Dock Systems, Build a Super Rebel, Self-Heating Meals.

2000 April / May

Anniversary Issue Top Cub 2000, Candid Aerial Photography, Parting with Your Plane: Safe Sales Tips

Anniversary Issue

We fly the Top Cub by Cub Crafters and visit their Yakima, Wash. facility. We were impressed with the construction and modifications the Jim Richmond of Cub Crafters has incorporated into his all-new Top Cub.

Jim Wark gives practical advice to those wanting to embark on the exciting journey of aerial photography.

You have read articles on how to buy an airplane, but our man Robert Hedrick, covers tips for selling your plane. A must read for those who want to sell safely.

Subscribers receive an extra insert with this issue. We purchased Mountain Pilot magazine and combined the special section with Northern Pilot. The Spring 2000 Mountain Pilot features coping with sloping runways and rescue tips from the CAP.

2000 February / March

Ski Flying Special Extreme Skiing with Airglas, Ski Flying Tips, Hot Preheaters, Idaho Adventure

Ski Flying Special!

 We take our readers extreme skiing with Airglas, manufacturers of the world famous red fiberglass ski line. See the construction process and skis in action. Exciting photography provided by Kevin Smith and Tom Evans. 

Ken Smith provides ski-flying tips based on 26 years of ski flying experience.   

We conduct an engine preheater cook-off. Four popular permanently installed units were collected and installed in Cessna 180/182 aircraft. Two external devices are also reviewed. Find out what's hot and what's not in the world of engine preheating.

Paul Nopper takes us on an Idaho Adventure. Cover the backcountry of Idaho with Paul and his Husky. Discover the best-kept airstrip secrets of the Idaho Mountains and learn several mountain-flying tips.

1999 December / January 

  Wiggy's Outdoor Gear, Soloy Conversions, Flying the Classic DC-3, John Hume Aviation Art.

The slick Soloy turbine 207 installation anchors our December cover. Lowell Thomas Jr. discusses the merits of turbine power. We do a piston/turbine performance and price comparison of the veritable 207 workhorse.

We explore warm winter outdoor gear by Wiggy's. Our man Tom Watson field-tests the critically acclaimed Lamilite ^® -filled Wiggy bag.

Rich Harkness pays tribute to the greatest airliner in the world: the Douglas DC-3. A historical review and flying tips for the aspiring DC-3 pilot.

We celebrate the New Year with an aviation art gallery by John Hume. Hume's work captures the essence of flight.

Aviat Aircraft Husky A-1B, Team Aero Twin, In-Flight Icing, and The Plane Paper.

Seaplane Special. Seattle's Kenmore Air Harbor, Learn to Fly Floats, External Loads: A delicate balance, and One Ton Cub on Wipline 2100s.

First Look at the Mountain Goat, Leading Edge Exhaust Systems, and After the Crash; survival tips for pilots.

Premiere Issue. Inside Alaska Airlines, Tex Johnston: From aerobatics to aerospace, and Beach Landings.