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Maintenance
Classes to be Held from February 14th through the 23rd
Rotax Training Classes at CPS
California Power Systems has Rotax certified training classes scheduled from February 14th through the 23rd. CPS is conducting the classes in their new training facility at the Chino Airport (CNO) in Southern California. The classes range from 2 Stroke Service and Maintenance Training all the way to 912/914 Heavy Maintenance Training. Professional mechanics as well ...
Rotax Engine Training at Aero Technical Institute Before LSA Expo
For those planning a trip to the Sebring, Florida U.S. Sport Aviation Expo (January 19-22, 2012) and want to get more done for your travel dollar, you should consider coming early and attend Rotax engine maintenance classes at the Aero Technical Institute (ATI). The classes are good for several different levels of expertise including Airframe ...
Scott Severen, US Aviation Group (4/26/11)
In a further mainstreaming of Light Sport Aircraft and Sport Pilot, Scott Severen has taken a job at a full service FBO with a focus on LSA maintenance. We talk about his new position and how LSA's will fit in with a conventional flight school and maintenance operation.
New Source for Rotax Aircraft Engine Owners to Find Service Providers
Rotax Flying & Safety Club has completed updates to the web pages of RFSC Rotax iRMT (independent Rotax Maintenance Technician) currently trained for work on the BRP-Powertrain®, Rotax® brand, aircraft engines. The website is www.RotaxiRMT.com Over the past 3 years the Rotax® requirements of worldwide training of technicians to uniform standards has been lead by ...
Mike Stratman, California Power Systems, Inc. (1/18/11)
There are few parts of the engine system that seem to be ignored as much as throttles. Mike Stratman joins us to talk about their construction, adjustment and maintenance. After all, one of the last things you want in flight is a throttle failure.
The Limits of Operating Limitations
EAA’s Joe Norris talks about operating limitations in his “Tales from the DAR Side” series. he FAA uses the term “operating limitations” to mean many things. On a type-certificated aircraft the operating limitations will include some combination of approved performance data such as an approved flight manual or pilot’s operating handbook, required placards and markings, ...
Brian Carpenter, Rainbow Aviation Services (12/28/10)
We catch up with Brian Carpenter to talk about the series of videos he has done with the EAA called 'Hints for Homebuilders.' You'll find links to many of those videos on the PSF Magazine web site. We also talk about recent trends for maintenance training in the light sport world.
Mike Stratman, California Power Systems, Inc. (11/23/10)
The oil system on a 912 series engine is a dry sump system. Mike Stratman explains what that is, how it works, and how to change oil and start the Rotax 912 engine. We talk about all the things you need to know but may have been too shy to ask.
AN and Other Bolts
A very common question with pilots doing their own maintenance is, “What is the difference between aviation hardware and ‘regular’ hardware?” Brian Carpenter of Rainbow Aviation Services reviews some of the different bolts in this EAA ‘Hints for Homebuilders’ video. These are fasteners you may come across during the building process and how to identify ...
Jim Sweeney, SweeneyCorp (11/16/10)
Transponders. A lot of pilots figure they don't need them, others aren't sure, and yet others believe they need them when they really probably don't. Jim Sweeney joins us to talk about common questions people have about the equipment, its maintenance, and how it needs to be used.