Podcast Episodes

There are critters living in there

Season 1 Episode 30

Did you know things live in jet fuel? These are the fun things you learn being a mechanic. Mike, Paul, and Colleen enlighten us on this strange fact,…

3 years, 2 months ago

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You have two options and a top overhaul isn't one of them

Episode 29

Adam flies a Piper Warrior owned by his friend. On a recent flight he experienced some morning sickness that he was able to resolve. On a subsequent …

3 years, 3 months ago

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All engines deserve an engine monitor in their Christmas stocking

Season 1 Episode 28

Engines are the focus this month as Mike, Paul, and Colleen talk about valve failures, valve springs, burned valves, and more. And of course we had t…

3 years, 4 months ago

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We're card-carrying members of overthinkers anonymous

Episode 27

Making new parts, protecting parts, replacing parts, and identifying bad parts is the theme of this month's episode. Plus, a spirited discussion on f…

3 years, 5 months ago

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I'm a choir boy in the church of lean of peak

Season 1 Episode 26

Because it's impossible to make it through an episode without discussing leaning, Mike, Paul, and Colleen hit it from two sides this month. A debate …

3 years, 6 months ago

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I don't have a baby monitor on the engine

Season 1 Episode 25

This month Mike, Paul, and Colleen take questions from owners with round engines, fabric, fire-breathing aerobats, and more. Send your questions to p…

3 years, 7 months ago

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Live from Airventure 2022

Season 1 Episode 24

Introducing our first live show from EAA Airventure 2022! Join along as Mike, Paul, and Colleen handle questions on the spot from the audience at the…

3 years, 7 months ago

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I'm a reformed shock cooling worrier

Season 2 Episode 23

Is shock cooling myth or reality? Can you run lean of peak with a carbureted engine? These questions and many more come at Mike, Paul, and Colleen in…

3 years, 8 months ago

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EGTs are imaginary numbers

Season 1 Episode 22

Oil all over the nose, cylinders that are too clean, and bush propeller repairs. Mike, Paul, and Colleen handle it all this month. Submit your questi…

3 years, 9 months ago

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Use the TLAR system. That looks about right

Season 1 Episode 21

From the seemingly benign--what tire ply to use--to the extreme--hitting 500 degrees on a cylinder--Mike, Paul, and Colleen face it all this month. A…

3 years, 10 months ago

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