Aviation Insights for Serious Aircraft Owners
Evidence-Based Aviation Insights for Piston Aircraft Ownership
This section provides structured aviation insights focused on piston aircraft ownership, aircraft maintenance decision-making, aircraft engine operation, and professional airworthiness management. The content is written for owner-pilots operating Continental- and Lycoming-powered aircraft who want clarity, competence, and control — not folklore or forum advice.
Each article is designed to:
- Explain airworthiness management in practical terms
- Clarify aircraft engine operation principles
- Reduce maintenance uncertainty
- Provide structured aircraft ownership guidance
This is not aviation news.
It is operational insight.
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In-Flight Test Procedures – DA40 with Lycoming IO-360-M1A
Why In-Flight Test Procedures Matter. In-flight test procedures are among the first things we ask clients to perform when we start working together or when they acquire a new (to them) aircraft. These tests quickly establish a baseline for your engine’s health. Completing the following in-flight test procedures takes about
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Articles covering aircraft ownership, operations optimisation, maintenance decision-making, and independent advisory topics for private pilots and aircraft owners.
Essential Accessories for General Aviation Pilots
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,
Clash of the Titans: Bose A30 Versus David Clark DC ONE-X Aviation Headsets
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
Dynamic Propeller Balancing
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
AERO Friedrichshafen 2024
Like a Phoenix From the Ashes With New Products and Upgraded Booths. AERO Friedrichshafen 2024 was quite a different experience for me this year. It
Mike Patey‘s Three Strikes Policy
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
Three Reasons Why We Recommend GAMIjector Fuel Injectors
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
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