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...
SKY TALK: If You Build It, They Will Come
As a pilot, you are responsible for taking the right steps even when the unfortunate happens like an animal or animals visit the runway. Examples and tips from Scott "Sky" Smith.
