Annual Inspection Hangar Pilot 
Vintage Aviation News
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
In regards to the US Army Air Corps (USAAC), a serious and immediate need existed for aircraft to train prospective combat pilots in. In the late 1930s, Meyers had heard about the Civilian Pilot Training Program (CPTP), which had been established as a means of building up the Air Force prior to a likely conflict overseas.
Northstar VFR
AUGUST 25, 2024
Some of the things that are inspected during a line maintenance check are: Brakes Tires Hydraulics Oil level 2) A Checks Depending on the operation, A Checks are typically performed between 400-600 flight hours, or every 200-300 flights. These checks take a full working day, so the aircraft is usually parked inside of a hangar.
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Gary's Flight Journal
JUNE 7, 2024
Day 1 Reposition It’s that time of year, annual inspection for our Commander. Fellow Beech Aero Club member Anita, who also was my safety pilot, flew north to pick me up and fly and me home. I helped hangar Anita and Dave’s Sierra then got a ride over to the Ocean City airport. Once fueled we headed for Salisbury KSBY.
Learn to Fly
AUGUST 15, 2024
On your road to becoming a certified pilot you’ll reach several milestones. Taking classes with an instructor and spending time in the pilot’s seat make up just part of the path. Here’s an example from the Helicopter Pilot Oral Exam Guide by Ryan Dale. Today, you arrive at the hangar and begin your preflight preparation.
Plane and Pilot
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Your next-door hangar neighbor says, “probably needs new spark plugs ,” and the CFI at the flight school tells you to try a favorite trick that always works on his E-series Continental. He knows its history better than anyone and is responsible for performing the next annual inspection, thereby determining its fate.
Plane and Pilot
AUGUST 13, 2024
Image: Adobe Stock] Mechanic’s Trunk Annuals Just because a mechanic is willing to show up at the hangar with a box of tools from the back of his pickup on a Saturday afternoon doesn’t mean it is going to be a good long-term solution. This doesn’t mean you can’t have a mechanic perform maintenance in your hangar, though.
Plane and Pilot
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Your next-door hangar neighbor says, “probably needs new spark plugs ,” and the CFI at the flight school tells you to try a favorite trick that always works on his E-series Continental. He knows its history better than anyone and is responsible for performing the next annual inspection, thereby determining its fate.
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