Hey, check out this conference… It’s called the “Live It Forward ADVANCE” conference, with Kent Julian.  (He has one of the most inspiring new podcasts that I’ve found recently. I’m planning to be there (in Duluth, Georgia,) in 2 weeks, November 10, 11, and 12. Why am I telling you this?  Because I would love […]

Warning and indicator lights on an airplane instrument panel… they give a lot of useful information when they’re interpreted correctly. When everything is working properly, an “Idiot Light” can tell you when a system has failed. According to Google, an “Idiot Light” is, “A warning light that goes on when a fault occurs in a device, […]

As a pilot, this is the part of the ignition switch you’re used to seeing… the part where you put the key in when you start the engine.  It’s also the part you use to do your mag checks.  Beyond that, it’s “Out of sight, out of mind,” when it comes to ignition switches.   […]

When it comes to flying an airplane, total electrical system failure is something you hope to never experience in real life. But it happens, and it happened at our airport the other day.  Thankfully everything turned out well in this case. Your aircraft battery is the heart of your electrical system.         […]

When it comes to flying an airplane, total electrical system failure is something you hope to never experience in real life. But it happens, and it happened at our airport the other day.  Thankfully everything turned out well in this case. Your aircraft battery is the heart of your electrical system.         […]

As an airplane owner, you are authorized to remove and reinstall your engine’s cowling, as long as it does not involve “removal of the propeller or disconnection of flight controls.” So, have you ever wondered what to look for in there? Listen to today’s podcast episode to learn about some key colors that can be […]

As an airplane owner, you are authorized to remove and reinstall your engine’s cowling, as long as it does not involve “removal of the propeller or disconnection of flight controls.” So, have you ever wondered what to look for in there? Listen to today’s podcast episode to learn about some key colors that can be […]

It’s getting cooler these days! This ‘ol gravel road is one of my favorite places to take a walk in the morning.               And the last two mornings, it has actually been slightly chilly… today I even wore a jacket. It’s such a contrast to the recent, normal hot […]

It’s getting cooler these days! This ‘ol gravel road is one of my favorite places to take a walk in the morning.               And the last two mornings, it has actually been slightly chilly… today I even wore a jacket. It’s such a contrast to the recent, normal hot […]

Recently, I’ve been working on a Cessna 414, for the annual inspection and associated repairs. Listen to today’s episode to find out about why we removed both the left and right fuel selector valves for repair, and how it all worked out. Each wing has one of these selector valves           […]