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Piston Engine Health Monitoring And Analysis

WebMonitoring engine health. Monitoring and recording engine data during operation can have a major impact on maintaining engine reliability, safety and economy. …

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Causes of Hypoxia and Flying Non-Pressurized Aircraft at Lower

WebAccording to the Aeronautical Information Manual (chapter 8 of which has an excellent overview of oxygen use), reduced oxygen intake (one form of hypoxia) impairs …

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Whats Age Got To Do With It

WebThe FAA's BasicMed alternative to a traditional medical certificate is an attractive option for many pilots, especially those of us who are now senior citizens. …

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Breathe the Thin Air

WebAt 10,000 feet, pilots have given away most of their night vision. At this point, performance and judgment begin to get into a fuzzy area, and various symptoms and …

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FAA and Medical Certificates

WebIn recent months, we've highlighted the general aviation industry's efforts supporting federal legislation to ease existing FAA requirements to hold a medical …

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Do We Really Need The Third-Class Medical

WebIts been more than six years since the FAA established the sport pilot certificate. Along with the rules on what a sport pilot can and cannot do, there was …

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Mid-Air Strategies

WebAs one might imagine, the 2021 update of the FAA’s Airplane Flying Handbook, FAA-H-8083-3C, has guidance on avoiding mid-air collisions. From the AFH, …

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Double Or Nothing

WebThere can no longer be any debate: The advent of the attitude heading air-data reference system (ADHRS) and its incorporation into electronic flight information …

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Keep The Sparks Arcing

WebMost pilots will agree that if one system fails, the other will provide enough spark to keep the engine running. Keeping the combustion going is only one reason for …

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Off-Field Landings

WebPrecautionary landings are premeditated landings, on or off an airport, when further flight is possible but inadvisable. This can be caused by weather, fuel shortage or …

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Minimizing The Risk Of Engine Failure

WebWater or other contaminates mixed with fuel can cause immediate engine failure. Moisture even in small amounts can damage a carburetor or fuel injection system …

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