Maintenance
Fix Your Plane Yourself
Reliability Centered Maintenance: What It Is and What It Isn’t in General Aviation
A simple overview of RCM (reliability centered maintenance). What it is, and in particular, what it is not.
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
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Unlocking Engine Insights 101
These devices aren’t about flashy gizmos; they’re about making engine health visible, catching problems early, and giving you real-world data that pays off in safety, reliability, and lower costs.
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Flying Season Prep: Be Ready for any Flying Scenario
The holidays are over and I have started prepping for the air show, boating, and...
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...
What’s In Your Flight Bag
Are you familiar with the four W’s of planning: Who is going, Where are you going, When are you going, and What are you flying? This helps decide what equipment to take, the number of headsets, and if there are requirements for camping, tie downs, and even sick sacks.
