Author: Ben Visser

What are the best recommendations for pre-heating an aircraft engine? Source: general aviationAn expert’s tips on preheating your aircraft engine […]

There is some confusion as to how the ASTM process compares to Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval for the unleaded […]

While conventional wisdom says you shouldn’t mix different brands of oil in your aircraft engine, our expert says otherwise. Source: […]

The most common suggestion I have received concerning the future of unleaded avgas is that there is a need for […]

I like this question because I can give a definite answer: No. Source: general aviationIs it OK to cruise with […]

As with so many other things in aviation — and in life — the answer is not a simple yes […]

As the quest to find an unleaded replacement for 100LL continues, why isn’t the government and industry getting behind a […]

Did you know you should wear rubber or latex gloves when changing your airplane’s oil? It’s important to protect yourself […]

One of the biggest concerns for general aviation aircraft is where to connect the grounding or bonding cable when refueling. […]

Oil analysis can be a very effective tool if used properly. What do you need to know to get the […]