Maintenance
Fix Your Plane Yourself
The Inspector is Clocked “In”
In a nutshell, undocumented maintenance is any aircraft work not recorded in a logbook or official record.
Upgrade & Refurbish
Expert Tips to Do It Right
T182 Transformation
As a previous owner of three planes — a Piper Turbo Arrow III (N6399C), a Piper Dakota (N8163E), and a Cessna 310Q (N69797) — I’ve enjoyed buying, restoring, and upgrading these aircraft, only to sell them as offers came unsolicited. As my father used to say, “If the price is right, sell.”
Avionics
Exclusive Advice for Your Panel
AOA Revisited: The FAA Says You Need It!
The FAA issued a SAIB at the end of 2024, strongly encouraging aircraft owners to consider AOA technology, to their panels.
- Become a Better Pilot
- Cessna Service Bulletins
- Aviation Insurance & Financing
Breaking the Chain: Avoiding a Potential Crisis
Studies showed that the majority of accidents were the result of a smaller chain of events that eventually culminated in disaster.
Continental Issues Mandatory Service Bulletin for Potential Crankshaft Counterweight Assembly Error
On Feb. 17, Continental released Mandatory Service Bulleting MSB23-01A regarding a possible error...
Airport Insurance Requirements: Navigating the Unknown
Not surprisingly, airports are increasing the insurance requirements of pilots who hangar their planes at their location.
