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Checkpoints
...as well as the new AFS Touch Screens. And while I don’t intend to review each manufacturer’s pros and cons in this column, I am going to share with you...
Audio Control Panels
...In the end, if there is any doubt that you can handle a wiring job on your own, I strongly suggest leaving it up to the pros. You’ll save yourself...
Shop Upgrades
...of course, we aim for a system that minimizes the combination of installation and running costs. KP: There is a huge variety of lighting options available. What are the pros...
Learning about Lycomings
...various parts is important; here are three different versions of piston pin plugs. All three (and the reasons behind them) were discussed in the course, along with their pros and...
Engine Theory: Direct vs. Geared
...performance is real, but geared drive development demands deep resources by pros. Chiavetta’s final advice to fellow amateurs considering a gearbox program was direct and firm: “Just don’t do it.”...
Preparing for Your First Flight
...day with good weather and a minimum number of spectators. Lastly, think about using a chase plane, or not. There are pros and cons. I’ve never used one despite having...
Taking Over Someone Else’s Project
...you, or you can rent a truck one way from someone like Penske and haul it home yourself. There are pros and cons to both approaches. Here is our new...
Letters
...the pros and cons of LiFePO4 batteries would bring some real data to the discussion. We’re glad that you found it useful.—Ed. More From Dave Anders Just ran across a...
Traveling Machine
...shop in Podunk! Planning for maintenance on a trip means looking at all of the items in your airplane and understanding the pros and cons of each choice. You are...
Going Retractable
...like the Space Shuttle and many large aircraft. Putting It Together It makes sense, however, to carefully weigh the pros and cons of retractable gear. From a design standpoint, we...
In Case You Missed it
Angle of Attack vs. Airspeed
Angle of attack indicators have been used by the military and airlines for years...
Light Stuff
This month, Light Stuff columnist Dave Martin briefly reviews the history of single-seat ultralights and predicts their future as ELSAs. Assuming they are neither fat nor too fast, getting the required training may still be a stickler.