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When the paperwork weighs as much as the airplane …

January 8, 2017January 8, 2017 James Garlick 7014 Views 0 Comments

“When the paperwork weighs as much as the airplane, you’re ready to fly.” I wish this was further from the

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The Science of Starting a Piston Aircraft Engine

January 6, 2017January 7, 2017 James Garlick 19551 Views 0 Comments aircraft maintenance, flying, starting piston engine

Wondering why it is so hard to start a piston airplane when it’s cold outside? Suspect that there is a secret procedure that works every time?

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