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.
Featured Post
Elevated Oil Temperature Is Often Just a Symptom, Not the Problem
Why Intelligent Pilot-Owners Often Chase Symptoms Instead of Root Causes. A while ago, I gave a workshop for a local flight club on the ownership and operation of Continental- and Lycoming-powered aircraft. During the workshop, we discussed an issue with one of their aircraft. They reported an elevated oil
Aviation Insights
Articles covering aircraft ownership, operations optimisation, maintenance decision-making, and independent advisory topics for private pilots and aircraft owners.
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
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.
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