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The Pilotcast
The holiday edition of The Pilotcast, "The show for pilots by pilots" features some terrific advice from "A&P Tom!*" We think Tom has helped us create the one of best shows ever. http://www.pilotcast.com
http://pilotcast.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=43103
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The Pilotcast
The show for pilots, by pilots
http://www.pilotcast.com
- The best way to preheat your engine and why preheating is so important.
- When do you need to pre-heat?
- Is multi-weight oil less of a problem?
- Which kind of preheat system is best?
- What's the biggest mistake pilots make with their engines?
- How long should you warm up the engine?
- Why should we lean the mixture on the ground?
- What about diesel engines?
- Getting oil from coal. America has great resources.
- When do you need to overhaul the engine?
- Can you run the engine past TBO?
- The problem with vibration. More than the passengers are bothered by vibration.
- Those old radial engines heavily consume fuel and oil. That's why war birds cost so much to fly.
- The best ways to preheat.
- Heat the cabin, too.
- How long to heat.
- Clean the ice and snow from the wings. A tip on how to keep your wings clean.
- Winterization plates and other ways to block the oil cooler.
- Run the engine long enough to remove water from the oil
- How to tell of there's still moisture in the oil.
- How to check for a sign of engine corrosion.
- Kent's recent problems getting his cold Cessna 182 to run smoothly.
- A technique for cold starts using the primer.
- Proper technique for priming the engine.
- "Never take your hand off the throttle?" Oh yeah?
http://pilotcast.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=43103
* Guess who?
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The Pilotcast
The show for pilots, by pilots
http://www.pilotcast.com
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