People Love Their Tools and Gadgets, and Pilots are No Exception. Even More So, Some of the Accessories are Essential for General Aviation Pilots. No, it’s not just pilot’s glasses. Any serious pilot we know has a set of accessories they use for every flight. All of them have collected their accessories individually along the […]
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Every Pilot Seeks to Select the Best Aviation Headset Available – More Often Than Not It’s Aviation Headsets from Bose or David Clark Headsets are critical because of their importance for proper and clear intercom and radio communication. In addition, pilots and their passengers wear them for long periods of time and want them to
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How to Safeguard Your Aircraft’s Parts & Components and Elevate Your and Your Passengers’ Comfort Level with Dynamic Propeller Balancing. Vibrations make flying uncomfortable for pilots and passengers, and prolonged vibrations put excess stress on critical components in your aircraft. Engine mounts, magnetos, avionics, control systems, and nearly every part of the aircraft can be
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A Sport Metaphor May Save Your Life. I recently watched one of Mike Patey’s videos titled “I’ve Lost 4 Friends in 60 Days – Aviation Safety Discussion”. In that particular video, Mike talks about aviation safety on the stage of an event hosted by Hangar 107 in Spanish Fork, Utah. He recently lost four good
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Efficiency, Reliability, and Longevity. Recently, a customer asked me why we are such advocates for GAMIjector fuel injectors and lean-of-peak operation. I replied with three reasons why we recommend GAMIjector fuel injectors: Efficiency, Reliability, and Longevity. Efficiency The first and most obvious reason we recommend GAMIjector fuel injectors is for their efficiency – both in terms
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Understanding Critical Temperature Limits We’ve frequently addressed temperature limits in our discussions, exploring both their significance and, occasionally, their lack of it. It’s crucial to discern which temperatures are vital to monitor and manage actively, as opposed to those that, while still important to track, don’t require the same level of scrutiny. Many pilots fixate
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Mastering Aircraft Engine Leaning – Introducing “The Red Fin” Concept and Considerations for Optimal Operation In a previous blog post, we delved into the intricacies of aircraft engine leaning, advocating the benefits of lean-of-peak (LOP) operations. We discussed how a cleaner and gentler combustion can enhance engine longevity, reliability, and the overall cost-efficiency of flight
The Pilot-Owner, Not the Aircraft Mechanic, Should Take Charge of Troubleshooting I’ve observed a surprising behaviour among many aircraft operators over the years. Strangely enough, when pilots leave their aircraft at a maintenance shop, they often grant carte blanche for all tasks, necessary or not, to ensure airworthiness. Without questioning the need or reason, they
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Top Five Reasons Why You Should Engage in Pilot-Owner Maintenance – It’s Not Just About Money Active involvement in your aircraft’s maintenance is a key aspect of aircraft ownership. While you don’t need to handle tools beyond your skills, staying engaged offers valuable insights. As highlighted in our previous article, Taking Control of Your Aircraft
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How and Why Exhaust Valves Fail, and How to Avoid and Detect It! The intake and exhaust valves are essential components of an aircraft engine. The exhaust valve, in particular, faces harsh conditions and significant thermal stress. An exhaust valve failure can be catastrophic. However, the reasons behind such failures can be understood, allowing for
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