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
Aviation Insights
Articles covering aircraft ownership, operations optimisation, maintenance decision-making, and independent advisory topics for private pilots and aircraft owners.
Temperature Really Matters
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
Advanced Leaning
Mastering Aircraft Engine Leaning – Introducing “The Red Fin” Concept and Considerations for Optimal Operation In a previous blog post, we delved into the intricacies
Aircraft Troubleshooting
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,
Exhaust Valve Failures
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.
Detonation and Pre-Ignition – Abnormal Combustion Events in Aircraft Engines
Protecting Your Aircraft Engine from Rapid Damage. Detonation and pre-ignition are two distinct abnormal combustion events that can arise in internal combustion engines (ICEs). It’s
Exhaust Gas and Cylinder Head Temperature
Sometimes Temperature Limits Matter – Understanding the Importance of EGT and CHT. Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT) and Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT) are familiar terms every
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