The Savvy Aviator #57: Making Metal? By Mike Busch The most crucial aspect of engine-condition monitoring is to ensure that nothing is coming apart inside the crankcase. Are you and your A&P doing it right?
The Savvy Aviator #56: Before You Yank That Jug ... By Mike Busch Your aircraft is undergoing its annual inspection, and your IA tells you that a cylinder has weak compression and has to come off. Here are some things to consider before you tell him to go ahead.
The Savvy Aviator #55: Is Repair A Lost Art? By Mike Busch Aircraft parts are expensive, so we really should be repairing rather than replacing them whenever possible. We need to make this clear to our mechanics.
The Savvy Aviator #54: How Much Insurance Do You Need? By Mike Busch It's important to carry enough liability insurance to protect your net worth. When it comes to hull insurance, however, having too much is almost as bad as having too little.
The Savvy Aviator #52: Thinking About Oil Changes By Mike Busch Changing the oil is our most frequent and routine maintenance task, so we tend to do it robotically without thought. But it's important enough that it's worth thinking about.
The Savvy Aviator #51: A Mechanic's Liability By Mike Busch If your mechanic seems over-cautious and self-protective in his approach to maintaining your airplane, he has good reason.
