Going deep on C172 maintenance
The widely popular Cessna 172 series have proven to be very reliable and comfortable as a training aircraft and remain the most familiar...
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Stuart McAulay
- Mar 1
- 7 min
Technical dispatch for aircraft renters
When it comes to renting company aircraft, it’s important to remember that the Brantford Flying Club operates under a Transport Canada...
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Stuart McAulay
- Jan 1
- 5 min
Care and Inspection of landing gear shock struts
Many aircraft landing gear designs incorporate oleo assemblies in various configurations depending on the aircraft type. The oleo is...
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Stuart McAulay
- Nov 18, 2022
- 7 min
Good communication is essential
“The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” George Bernard Shaw Throughout my many years of...
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Stuart McAulay
- May 16, 2022
- 7 min
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 23, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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 7, 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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