Why can’t you use just one grease in your aircraft? One reason is that not all greases are created equal […]
Author: Ben Visser
Murphy’s Law and the search for an unleaded fuel for general aviation
Murphy’s Law states that anything that can go wrong will go wrong. In the transition to unleaded fuel for general […]
An expert’s tips on preheating your aircraft engine in the winter
What are the best recommendations for pre-heating an aircraft engine? Source: general aviationAn expert’s tips on preheating your aircraft engine […]
STC vs ASTM: What’s best for unleaded fuels?
There is some confusion as to how the ASTM process compares to Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval for the unleaded […]
Can I mix different brands of oil in my aircraft’s engine?
While conventional wisdom says you shouldn’t mix different brands of oil in your aircraft engine, our expert says otherwise. Source: […]
Are two grades of fuel needed in the quest for unleaded avgas?
The most common suggestion I have received concerning the future of unleaded avgas is that there is a need for […]
Is it OK to cruise with an oil temperature of 245°?
I like this question because I can give a definite answer: No. Source: general aviationIs it OK to cruise with […]
Can I use oil that’s 15 years old?
As with so many other things in aviation — and in life — the answer is not a simple yes […]
The elephant in the room
As the quest to find an unleaded replacement for 100LL continues, why isn’t the government and industry getting behind a […]
If the glove fits…
Did you know you should wear rubber or latex gloves when changing your airplane’s oil? It’s important to protect yourself […]