I own 172P ‘84. I also instructed in nearly every 172 model from B to S) . I have overhauled my O360 twice already. I haven’t seen much going pass TBO. I have a feeling for the money I have spent for both overhauls I could have just bought new engine ! Lol
I’ve seen tons of neglected O360...
I believe it arbitrary only for part 91. Condition also depended on personal knowledge ! Some may wait until engine throw rod - other till lab shows some metal in oil . It not surprised though that cheapest airplane one can buy is typically with engine at or past TBO.
I had a bad experience with puppy mill factories like ATP Whether it’s a fresh private or a new CFI it does t seem matter. As soon as they jump in local club airplanes tear and wear and accidents goes up significantly.
Stay on speed ( Vso1.3 ). Aim to the numbers (expect touch down 150-200 beyond aiming point ). Track the flight path not the cowling (in case of crosswind ) . Stay on centerline at all times .Timely round up, hold it, hold it. It’s ok if cowling covers forward visibility look to the left side...
You can do the same in MSFS. You can select departure and destination, SID/STARS/ approach and ATC will follow exactly as planned. In fact, MSFS ATC came directly from FSX legacy code and highly have been criticized as one aspect of the game that has not been rewritten or improved since FSX ...
Thank you! I've been on this forum long time ago, but forgot my credential so I had to reinitiate the whole thing again LOL
I've been a simmer for 30+years. Got my private in 2003. Now I'm CFI I and own 172P (used to own 182F as well) but still love to ultimate freedom of flying anything you...
I have MSFS since early beta, and I love it . Folks who complain about sensitivity or flight model usually fall short of computer technical knowledge on how to adjust sensitivity their flying stick or properly configure a hardware.
I personally use honeycomb bravo throttles and thrust master...