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If he's so damn good, then how does he have room in his schedule for you?

TBO is only a manufacturers recommendation. It is not regulatory. That is for both engine hours and calendar time. Their recommendations are for worst case scenarios. Such as not flown often and kept outside in a corrosive environment. If compression is good and there are no signs of a need for...

Yes, my school NAA gives a $1000 snap on tool voucher upon completion. I'll plan on using that sparingly. Many A&Ps who post on YouTube aren't exclusively using the top tier brands. Actually, they mostly advise against overspending.

Thanks, all great info. I am accepting financial aid for the school. My program is 14 months start to finish. It will not follow traditional college semester schedules. Grants will pay for a third but I've accepted the trade off of some debt in order to finish much earlier. Also, the credits...

There is an A&P with a popular YOUTUBE channel, Andre the A&P. He had thousands of hours of power plant experience on Harriers in the Marines. After serving he was only able to qualify for power plant portion of license. He was still required to attend school for hours on the other portions.

Yes, 2000 hours for A&P/Aicraft Maintenance Tech. 3 written tests and two O&Ps ( similar to pilots) The school is trying to sell an add on for Advanced Aircraft Systems which seems to be mostly modern avionics. The recruiter has stated that many employers send graduates back to the school and...

thanks, I've seen that show before. I'm not gonna be making interest payments to any tool manufacturer. Lots of great videos on YouTube 'bout this subject. A&Ps do like their tools and are sharing good money saving info about them.

Will do. I have the aviation bug bad. When I work down in Clearwater I always take my lunch down near the air park. I love to park near the sw end of the runway and observe the traffic.

Drilling? As in oil exploration or utilities? I work now with utilities as a locator. Much of my employment history has been in the construction trades as a service tech. I have troubleshooting skills in electrical, plumbing and hvac as well as general carpentry.

Thanks, It would seem that working on the more expensive aircraft would pay better and allow for more funds to chase my own aviation goals. I live in Florida just outside Tampa. I'll be attending National Aviation Academy in Clearwater starting next month. They have a 14 month program that...

So then Im starting out with an advantage, sweet.

Thanks, I hadn't considered working in the field while attending school. I do have a good day job that I will be keeping in the meantime as it affords me the availability to attend school without having to work nights and weekends.

Hello all. I am a long time lurker. I have recently signed up to go to A&P school. My obsession with aviation is overwhelming and I am looking for a better career anyway. I've noticed there are many web discussion forums for pilots but can't seem to find any for the A&P. I know little of the...

Thank you all. I’m mostly concerned with ACA metal wings built in last 25 years. 550-650lbs seems like the norm with 7eca and 7gcbc high country taking the top prize. Also, doesn’t the metal retrofit increase gw on the older models?

What model is that? Wood or Metal? I’ve seen the published numbers from ACA but am curious about real world weights.

Backpacking gear.

Hello All. I have been googling my brains out on this one and can't seem to find any solid numbers. This seems to be an Enigma. State secrets are easier to discover. ADs on Barnstromers or Trade A Plane/Controller do not list. Are they that bad??? I would like to know useful load numbers for...

Buy something cheap with like this: https://www.trade-a-plane.com/search?category_level1=Single+Engine+Piston&make=CESSNA&model=170&listing_id=2333408&s-type=aircraft# Install an avionic package of your choice and have $30,000 left over for gas, maintenance and hanger. And don’t be afraid of...

Call the FSDO anyway, and then the airport manager.

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