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Does Your Fuel Tank Need an Overhaul?
Eventually, all fuel tanks require overhaul and resealing, as wing-integrated tanks endure temperature-driven expansion, contraction, and flexing during flight and landing.
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Upgrade Your Ride: Keep Your Eyes Open for These Pitfalls
Do you have the urge to buy or upgrade your current magic carpet? This is my two-and-a-half-year quest to locate a 172 that was purchase worthy.
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AOA Revisited: The FAA Says You Need It!
The FAA issued a SAIB at the end of 2024, strongly encouraging aircraft owners to consider AOA technology, to their panels.
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Takeoff Mistakes: The Critical Minute
The first 60 seconds after throttling up are the riskiest part of any flight; if it doesn’t come together then, the rest may not matter.
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...
Airport Insurance Requirements: Navigating the Unknown
Not surprisingly, airports are increasing the insurance requirements of pilots who hangar their planes at their location.
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