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.

Stability 82

Stability Annual Inspection Crosswind Runway 82

Learn to Fly

AUGUST 15, 2024

The weather forecast is clear with light winds, ideal for VFR conditions. Today, you arrive at the hangar and begin your preflight preparation. Check for any overdue inspections, outstanding Airworthiness Directives (ADs), and the resolution of any previously noted discrepancies.

Visual Flight Rules 52

Visual Flight Rules Federal Aviation Regulations Annual Inspection Checkride 52

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.

Stability 52

Stability Annual Inspection Crosswind Runway 52

Air Facts

AUGUST 5, 2024

It has a mid-time engine (O-320-D3G rated at 160 hp), fairly recent annual inspection and 24 month pitot-ptatic/transponder test. A friend reminds you of a couple additional nuggets of due diligence to be reckoned with—a hangar and insurance. The weather is VMC but it’s hot, and the density altitude is really creeping up there.

Density Altitude 74

Density Altitude Ceiling Runway Weather 74