A Time of Giving

The last several years of economic recession has created a perception of business aviation as being a symbol of corporate greed and excess. This is not always the case. While the business aircraft is usually used as a time saving productivity tool, it is often used for humanitarian missions, as well. Following the earthquake in [...]

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Industry Trends

Where is the aviation industry headed, and how long will it take us to get there?  Are we going to see growth, or are we going to stay stagnate or even decrease a little?  Are we going to have replacement pilots and mechanics, or will we have shortages?  According to the FAA Aerospace for Fiscal [...]

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Aircraft Engine Oil

Engine oil performs a number of functions in an aircraft engine: lubrication, cooling, cleaning, corrosion protection, noise reductions and propeller operation; the most important of course being lubrication. Needless to say, without oil all moving parts would wear out quickly. Oil forms a layer between the engine parts and reduces friction. Oil can be visualized [...]

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Freedom vs. The TSA

There has been an uproar in the news recently over the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the use of “body scanners” and pat downs.  The real issue here is our personal freedom and the security of the traveling passenger.  Benjamin Franklin made this statement in 1775, “They who can give up essential liberty to obtain [...]

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