The Art of Inspecting Aircraft
Aircraft AME’s and technicians spend a great deal of their time simply inspecting aircraft on a regular schedule which does not even...
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Stuart McAulay
- Mar 24
- 7 min
Spring forward out of storage
Even though the winter season provides less opportunity for flying due to weather challenges and extended preparation times, the flight...
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Stuart McAulay
- Feb 15
- 6 min
Aircraft Maintenance Schedules
All private and commercial aircraft operations in Canada are subject to regularly scheduled maintenance in accordance with an Approved...
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Stuart McAulay
- Jan 13
- 8 min
Aircraft Defect Control for all BFC Pilots
Anyone who has ever been involved with flying the Club aircraft as a Flight Instructor, Company Pilot, Student or Renter knows how...
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Stuart McAulay
- Dec 21, 2021
- 6 min
The Engine Change Process
Aircraft owners are dependent on their maintenance provider for regular servicing, inspections and evaluating their findings especially...
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Stuart McAulay
- Nov 12, 2021
- 6 min
Aircraft vacuum systems
Vacuum systems for general aviation aircraft have long proven their reliability based upon their simplicity and the durability of the few...
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Stuart McAulay
- Oct 12, 2021
- 8 min
Aircraft cables and flight control systems
Many small general aviation aircraft still depend on steel cables to operate their flight control systems. The purpose of the cables is...
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Stuart McAulay
- Sep 12, 2021
- 7 min
Visiting the Hangar Safely
There are many opportunities to become immersed in general aviation whether you are learning to fly, working with students or simply a...
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Stuart McAulay
- Aug 9, 2021
- 9 min
Aircraft Tires
The reliability of aircraft tires is often taken for granted simply because they are not so much of a flight concern as being solely...
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Stuart McAulay
- Jul 11, 2021
- 6 min
Fixed-pitch Propellers for Small Aircraft
One of the most critical yet overlooked parts of the aircraft is the fixed pitch propeller primarily due to its reliable simplicity – it...
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Stuart McAulay
- Jun 4, 2021
- 7 min
Aircraft Technical Records
Anyone who owns a small aircraft is also responsible for the technical records for that aircraft. Technical records include the Journey...
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Stuart McAulay
- May 7, 2021
- 7 min
Cessna Oleo servicing and nose gear shimmy
By Stuart McAulay Many of today’s aircraft landing gear designs incorporate oleo assemblies to ensure the softest possible landings. The...
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Stuart McAulay
- Apr 13, 2021
- 6 min
Tales of the Cessna 180
One of my earliest experiences with small aircraft was with my Grandfather who was the proud owner of a certain Cessna 180 based out of...
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Stuart McAulay
- Mar 9, 2021
- 7 min
Origins of the Piper Cub
Every once in a while aviation enthusiasts around the airport are treated to visitors arriving in more vintage looking aircraft. One of...
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Stuart McAulay
- Jan 29, 2021
- 8 min
Airworthiness Directives
Anyone who operates an aircraft should be familiar with the importance of government issued Airworthiness Directives, commonly referred...
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Stuart McAulay
- Jan 8, 2021
- 5 min
Oil Change
Many aviators may consider the process of changing the engine oil as a rather simple task deemed necessary to the routine maintenance of...
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Stuart McAulay
- Dec 3, 2020
- 4 min
Aircraft Piston Engine Oil
The key to any lubrication system is the ability of the oil to protect moving parts and to prevent wear. In an aircraft piston engine it...
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Stuart McAulay
- Oct 27, 2020
- 5 min
Preparing your aircraft for winter
As the weather gets cooler this time of year, aircraft owners need to consider a few additional items in preparation for cold weather...
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Stuart McAulay
- Sep 2, 2020
- 6 min
Maintaining the Airworthiness
Many aircraft owners are keen to learn more about being a pilot beyond the basics of ground school. The opportunities for new ratings,...
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Stuart McAulay
- Aug 19, 2020
- 5 min
The pre-purchase inspection
Anyone who is considering buying a used aircraft should expect to pay for a pre-purchase inspection first in order to verify that the...
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