Here’s one of the recent videos I put on YouTube: You can check out my YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb2jZzMk6R_eyUjsS-Wj5ig Be looking for more, and improved videos real soon. In today’s podcast episode, I gave an evaluation of the safety wiring video, and some ideas about things I’d like to do differently next time. Today’s episode […]

Yep, that’s a chunk that broke off this magneto’s mounting flange.  And as we talk about in today’s episode, when that mag fell out of the back of the engine, the airplane immediately became a glider. So, are these “dual magnetos” a good idea, or a bad idea?  I’m sure there are lots of opinions, […]

I want to update you on my video production journey, but first, I have some people to thank: Don Sebastian – thanks for the voice message Don! Victor Popiol – thanks for your comments on a recent episode… I appreciate that! Ian Robb – Same for you… I appreciate your comments! Elizabeth Gilbert – Thank […]

It’s that time of the year, when the birds are actively looking for great places to build their nests.  Airplane engine cowlings seem to be one of their favorites. Thanks, Elizabeth, for providing a great example of cowling plugs! Cowling plugs, like you see in this Cessna 150, are a very worthwhile investment.  You might […]

First of all today, thanks to Mike Busch with Savvy Aviation, and to Bret Chilcott with AgEagle, for two great interviews on the last two episodes.  I appreciate the opportunity to talk with both of them, and look forward to more guests on the show in the near future. In today’s show, I’m sharing with […]

Today, I’m thrilled to introduce to you someone who has an incredible life-story of the convergence of different aspects of aviation, from model airplanes, to a 1947 Stinson, and a cutting edge drone that takes aerial surveys of crop fields.  Listen to today’s episode to hear about how all this happened. This gentleman has become […]

Welcome to the first interview on the Airplane Owner Maintenance Podcast! Today’s guest is the “Savvy Aviator,” Mr. Mike Busch. Thank you Mike, for taking the time to talk with us today! Mike has 50 years of aviation experience, and has done all kinds of fascinating things in his career.  Listen today, for just a […]

As an airplane owner, have you ever been frustrated by maintenance issues?  If so, listen to today’s episode. If you’re an airplane owner, I bet you’ve had at least one or two very frustrating maintenance situations with your airplane… Today, we’re going to talk about some of these potential frustrations, and some ways to prevent, […]

Have you ever had to cancel a flight because of an issue you wish you had noticed earlier?  Listen to today’s episode for some ideas on how you can minimize the surprises when you go flying. AND… Here are a few other items in this episode: Follow up to the recent episode about the Piper […]

Your airplane probably has some backup systems. The question is, are you familiar with them, so that you can quickly use them in an emergency? In today’s podcast, we are talking about backup systems, and how important it is to practice with them BEFORE you need them, so that when that out-of-the-ordinary situation arises, you […]