Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchI've had grass stains on my prop
Season 1 Episode 60
An owner wants to know if he should tear down his engine after harvesting some corn with his prop. Plus, the benefits of flying oversquare, why you s…
1 year, 8 months ago
Placard it inop
Season 1 Episode 59
Lots of leaks this episode, as Mike, Paul, and Colleen diagnose a leaky strut, a defroster that's not working, a leaking brake system, and more. Send…
1 year, 8 months ago
Don't pull the throttle back until you want to land
Season 1 Episode 58
This month Mike, Paul, and Colleen cover the basics. An owner wants to know if he should pull the throttle or propeller first in a climb, another won…
1 year, 9 months ago
Don't do that
Season 1 Episode 57
This episode Mike, Paul, and Colleen tell a flight school owner not to throw away a perfectly good engine. Plus, the origins of the annual inspection…
1 year, 9 months ago
I have permission to get an airplane
Season 1 Episode 56
This episode a perspective owner wonders about the cost of tying down outside. Plus fuel pump problems, major versus minor, and more. Email podcasts@…
1 year, 10 months ago
I'm against throwing a part at something
Season 1 Episode 55
Is there a limit to how much oil consumption is too much? This episode, Mike, Paul, and Colleen answer this important question. Email podcasts@aopa.o…
1 year, 10 months ago
You become the supervisor of your maintenance
Season 1 Episode 54
Can you fly a turbocharged airplane lean of peak? Absolutely! This episode, Mike, Paul, and Colleen describe how to do it. Email podcasts@aopa.org fo…
1 year, 11 months ago
Don't split the case halves
Season 1 Episode 53
A light oil mist on his windscreen has one caller concerned he needs to split the case. Plus, Mike, Paul, and Colleen tackle cold cabins, tire change…
1 year, 11 months ago
This guy is on his own, he's a test pilot
Season 1 Episode 52
A Vans customer wonders what to do next, and a 172 pilot asks if carb heat is really necessary all the way to the ground. Plus, the best spark plugs,…
2 years ago
Let us know how the exorcism goes
Season 1 Episode 51
This episode Mike, Paul, and Colleen help an owner with an engine that randomly dies after 2100 rpm. Plus, the role of avgas as a lubricant, prop gov…
2 years ago