Tag: maintenance

Mixtures, props, throttles – full forward! Flaps up, gear up, boost pumps. Identify, verify, secure… Everybody remember their engine failure training? These engines sure like to “fail” every year during flight reviews and currency checks, don’t they?! Is it just …

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So far, I had to deal with “only” two fuel spills in my career. Luckily, they only involved the fuel trucks themselves and no aircraft. But let me tell you, besides the nasty stench of jet fuel you are breathing …

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The good news: Here is another daily strip to celebrate our 20th anniversary! The bad news: Just kidding. I don’t really have bad news. Other than that I’m out of time or ideas for a sophisticated blog. But compared to …

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I’m sure I’m in good company here when I admit to using that famous Monty Python quote in nearly every opportunity that presents itself. Although you have to be careful with using it to comfort others. Not everybody shares the …

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