March 25, 2016 The Monster of Complacency can:  Terrify us with surprise when something happens unexpectedly.   Cause us to overlook a potentially dangerous situation.   Sometimes, it can be deadly. Do you know what a “Rumble Strip” is?  If not, listen to today’s episode to find out. Whether you are a pilot, mechanic, or […]

March 18, 2016 What an experience!  The ABS Maintenance Academy in Houston, Texas last weekend far exceeded my expectations! It was certainly among the very top airplane training experiences I’ve ever been a part of. Although I’ve worked on Bonanzas and Barons for many years, and have had various opportunities for specific training, I found […]

March 18, 2016 What an experience!  The ABS Maintenance Academy in Houston, Texas last weekend far exceeded my expectations! It was certainly among the very top airplane training experiences I’ve ever been a part of. Although I’ve worked on Bonanzas and Barons for many years, and have had various opportunities for specific training, I found […]

March 4, 2016 What is the highest recommended TBO number of operating hours for Continental or Lycoming engines… and which model is it? TBO times… are they a requirement or not?  Listen to today’s episode to find out. When discussing “Hot Topics” like this, just remember, have a lively discussion, but also be kind to […]

March 4, 2016 What is the highest recommended TBO number of operating hours for Continental or Lycoming engines… and which model is it? TBO times… are they a requirement or not?  Listen to today’s episode to find out. When discussing “Hot Topics” like this, just remember, have a lively discussion, but also be kind to […]

February 26, 2016 This is going to be an abnormal podcast episode this week… thanks for bearing with me. Since I am not able to produce a full length show this week, I thought I would do two brief things. First, I tell about the American Bonanza Society, Maintenance Academy that I am planning to […]

February 26, 2016 This is going to be an abnormal podcast episode this week… thanks for bearing with me. Since I am not able to produce a full length show this week, I thought I would do two brief things. First, I tell about the American Bonanza Society, Maintenance Academy that I am planning to […]

February 19, 2016 For an airplane owner, magneto checks are one of the most important items to be done during the preflight runup. But what is the best way to interpret a rough mag?  Are you maximizing the information that is being presented to you on your instrument panel? In today’s episode, I will […]

February 19, 2016 For an airplane owner, magneto checks are one of the most important items to be done during the preflight runup. But what is the best way to interpret a rough mag?  Are you maximizing the information that is being presented to you on your instrument panel? In today’s episode, I will […]

So… what is a “Gotcha?” In the context of today’s podcast, it is a significant issue, an important issue, or a potentially dangerous issue, that you may not find out about, unless you take action to repair, or resolve, a lesser, or more routine, issue. Where did I get this term “Gotcha?”  From my previous […]