by Paul McBride | Oct 22, 2023 | #Aircraft, 20231109, aircraft engines, Ask Paul, aviation engines, Aviation News, Engines, flying, General Aviation, Opinion, Pilots
I’ve recently been experiencing a starting problem with my Mooney 201. The first start of the day is typical. However, after the first flight, it most likely will not fire. Read...
by General Aviation News Staff | Aug 1, 2023 | #Aircraft, 20230810, Airshows & Fly-Ins, aviation engines, Aviation News, EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, flying, General Aviation, News, Pilots
With FAA type certification of its new DHK180 piston engine complete, DeltaHawk Engines is moving towards production, with initial deliveries of customer engines planned for the first half of 2024, company officials reported on the opening day of EAA AirVenture...
by General Aviation News Staff | Jul 26, 2023 | #Aircraft, 20230810, aviation engines, Aviation Fuel, Aviation News, Briefings, Continental Motors, flying, General Aviation, News, Pilots
“Our extensive analysis has thus far demonstrated results that confirm our 4-cylinder Jet-A engines exhibit seamless performance equal to traditional Jet-A fuel,” said Dr. David Dörner, vice president of global research and development for Continental....
by Paul McBride | Nov 15, 2021 | 20211209, Ask Paul, aviation engines, Aviation News, General Aviation, Lycoming Engines, Opinion
“I do not understand the the oil routing to allow the thermostatic valve, located in the filter adapter, to control the oil flow to or from the oil cooler, from ports not located on or near the thermostatic by pass valve.” Read...
by Ben Visser | Nov 10, 2021 | 20211118, aviation engines, Aviation News, Continental Motors, General Aviation, Lycoming Engines, Opinion, Visser's Voice
What is the best way to store an engine — whether it’s just for the winter or a much longer time as you finish your restoration project or homebuilt airplane? Here are several tips, covering both Continental and Lycoming engines. Read...
by General Aviation News Staff | Aug 25, 2021 | 20210909, Ask Paul, aviation engines, Aviation News, General Aviation, Lycoming Engines, News
I’m frustrated at this juncture simply because many are defaulting to the “just buy a new engine” solution while myself and others realize that doing so without determining exactly what the root cause of this issue is seems foolish and professionally and technically...
