Recent content by Olda&pjon

I found these repairs on a commercial aircraft and immediately grounded it. The mechanic that did the work wasn't a a&p he just thought "what the heck " If any aircraft is repaired properly you will never need to be concerned.

You are correct. The FAR's state "equal or stronger ". Any structure mechanic will always build it stronger then the factory did. Now with that said I have seen some really sketchy repairs, if you do come across something that makes you question your safety, don't fly it. If it's not signed...

The main reason for the aircraft is my twins, who both have their eyes to the sky. Paying for lessons was kicking me butt, so at least now there cfi is far cheaper and we actually own it. Khloe has 35 hours at age 14, maddox actually likes working on aircraft more then flying. They grew up in...

My apprentice just tested out for his a&p, In my opinion he is a far better tech then someone just out of school. I'm not saying the school isn't a good path, but just like me, my apprentice had to be able to earn a paycheck as he learned, now, with all that said,,,the sob quit and went...

Last year had to replace the firewall and corresponding internal structure due to a very hard landing, not saying your 182 is anywhere near as hurt as the one I repaired, the thing I noticed was the corresponding damage, I'd strongly suggest getting a structure mechanic to take a look, I...

You guys are right, after a good annual, some modern radios, and some pointers from my pilot friends, this will be wearth every penny,

Couldn't just leave well enough alone and just work on them. Decided to ignore all my rational thinking and throw reason and caution out the window and buy the aircraft. Such a wonderful idea, in just 18 hours of ownership I need a starter, oh joy. Oh I know. Things are going to get...