VERO BEACH, Fla. — The ongoing tariff talk in Washington has one Treasure Coast manufacturer trying to be proactive to protect jobs and minimize any negative consequences. Piper Aircraft in Vero Beach ...

Piper Aircraft is known as one of the "Big Three" brands in general-aviation manufacturing. The company employs 1,500 in Vero Beach. U.S. Rep. Mike Haridopolos helped Piper find a tariff exemption.

I brought you into the cockpit with me for a calm preflight in my Piper Cherokee. From the walkaround outside to settling into the left seat, you can hear every soft click of the switches, throttle ...