by Paul McBride | Oct 2, 2022 | #Aircraft, 20221006, Ask Paul, Aviation News, flying, General Aviation, Light Sport Aircraft, Opinion, Pilots, sport pilot
I’d suggest you approach buying any aircraft slowly, and ask lots of questions, such as total time, does it have a history of extended periods of activity, and review any and all maintenance records. Read...
by Paul McBride | Sep 14, 2022 | #Aircraft, 20220908, aircraft maintenance, Ask Paul, Aviation News, flying, General Aviation, Opinion, Pilots
A lot of people believe the recommended oil change intervals is something the oil companies push in order to sell more oil. It’s obvious that they’ve never seen the inside of an engine that has had infrequent oil changes and the damage caused by corrosion....
by Paul McBride | Sep 5, 2022 | #Aircraft, 20220908, aircraft engines, Ask Paul, Aviation News, flying, General Aviation, Opinion, Pilots
It’s best to do your research before buying an airplane with an engine you aren’t familiar with. Read...
by Paul McBride | Sep 4, 2022 | #Aircraft, 20220811, aircraft engines, Ask Paul, Aviation News, flying, General Aviation, Opinion, Pilots
Mark’s problem is a good example of a situation that is common in the world today. And with the cost of avgas these days, we’re entering a time where more and more aircraft will be idle for long periods of time — and the results could possibly be even...
by Paul McBride | Aug 8, 2022 | #Aircraft, 20220609, aircraft engines, Ask Paul, Aviation News, flying, General Aviation, Lycoming Engines, Opinion, Pilots
I recently bought a project Stinson Station Wagon 108-3 that is equipped with an O-435 Lycoming engine. Is there a way to determine if the engine is the O-435 190-hp or the O-435 225-hp? Read...
by Paul McBride | Jul 31, 2022 | #Aircraft, 20220811, Ask Paul, Aviation News, Engines, flying, General Aviation, Lycoming Engines, Opinion, Pilots
Question for Paul McBride, the General Aviation News engines expert: Does anyone make an adjustable air shutter for the Lycoming 360 engine? When I blocked mine off and flew to Florida and back I ran a 200° oil temperature. Read...
