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New Aviation Event - Pig Roast Fly-in at Williston X60 Florida, Williston, FL - Saturday, May 4, 2024 You're invited to EAA Chapter 1484 at the Williston, FL Municipal Airport, for our world-famous Central Florida Pig-Roast Fly-In! Bring out the entire family for an afternoon of aviation fun delicious roasted pig! Our cooks use an ancient secret recipe to prepare delicious smoked pig butts. Don't forget to tell your friends and pilots at your chapter. Whether you drive in or fly in, we look forward to spending the afternoon with you. Mark your Calendars! FunPlacesToFly.com
First Day of Flight School! 9 months ... Commercial Rating! - Zero Time to Airline Program Step into the heart of ZTA Day at Thrust Flight, where aspiring aviators embark on their inaugural journey into the Zero Time to Airline (ZTA) program. With eager anticipation, students set foot on the runway of opportunity, driven by a shared determination to accelerate their aviation careers. Thrust Flight
Fuel and Brake Lines - RV-7A \| EP3.30 Continuation of the fuel and brake lines that I started last episode. Ryan Flys
Your Engine's Lifeblood There's a lot more to piston engine oil than you might think. The lubrication requirements of slow-turning direct-drive Continentals and Lycomings are quite modest, but aircraft engine oil needs to do lots more than lubricate. Savvy Aviation
Van's RV-8 Build. Ep 114. Wings 39. Top main skins riveting IV I completed all of the solo accessible riveting on the wings left wing today. So, all that remains is about an hour with a rivet partner to get those things off of the stands. That Hippie Pilot
Ending the War on Jugs Historically, the rule A&Ps were taught about cylinders was simple: If the compression reading was less than 60/80, the cylinder had to come off for repair or replacement, period. This works well for mechanics, who are always happiest when they have clear-cut guidance to follow. But it was bad news for aircraft owners, who have to shell out several thousand dollars each time a jug gets yanked, and occasionally suffer catastrophic engine failure when the cylinder installation isn't done precisely right. Savvy Aviation
The Fairway Restaurant right near La Junta Airport, La Junta, CO "Casual restaurant with excellent food right on the La Junta golf course and within short walking distance of KLHX. Might need reservations depending on time of day. Courtesy car also available at the airport including weekends. Fun little stop for lunch and an easy flight from Colorado Springs or Denver." - Submitted by Jason
How to Plan your Arrival at an Unfamiliar Airport Learn more about our Mastering Takeoffs and Landings course here: https://www.boldmethod.com/shopping/package/vfr-mastery/pkg-master-tl/ Boldmethod
AOPA at Sun n Fun - First to Fly the Fury, Junkers unveiling, Pilots fly to Eclipse The Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo marked its fiftieth year with warbirds, fireworks, and airplanes new and old. We also checked out the solar eclipse, and flew the Piper Fury. AOPA: Your Freedom to Fly
WACO Air Museum, Troy, OH "WACO Aircraft Factory was the 1 manufacturer of civil aircraft in the country in the 20's 30's. The museum preserves the factory and employees. WACO Fly-In is 3rd weekend in September and all GA are welcome." - Submitted by Gretchen Hawk

New Aviation Event - Pig Roast Fly-in at Williston X60 Florida, Williston, FL - Saturday, May 4, 2024
You're invited to EAA Chapter 1484 at the Williston, FL Municipal Airport, for our world-famous Central Florida Pig-Roast Fly-In! Bring out the entire family for an afternoon of aviation fun delicious roasted pig! Our cooks use an ancient secret recipe to prepare delicious smoked pig butts. Don't forget to tell your friends and pilots at your chapter. Whether you drive in or fly in, we look forward to spending the afternoon with you. Mark your Calendars!
FunPlacesToFly.com

First Day of Flight School! 9 months ... Commercial Rating! - Zero Time to Airline Program
Step into the heart of ZTA Day at Thrust Flight, where aspiring aviators embark on their inaugural journey into the Zero Time to Airline (ZTA) program. With eager anticipation, students set foot on the runway of opportunity, driven by a shared determination to accelerate their aviation careers.
Thrust Flight

Fuel and Brake Lines - RV-7A | EP3.30
Continuation of the fuel and brake lines that I started last episode.
Ryan Flys

Your Engine's Lifeblood
There's a lot more to piston engine oil than you might think. The lubrication requirements of slow-turning direct-drive Continentals and Lycomings are quite modest, but aircraft engine oil needs to do lots more than lubricate.
Savvy Aviation

Van's RV-8 Build. Ep 114. Wings 39. Top main skins riveting IV
I completed all of the solo accessible riveting on the wings left wing today. So, all that remains is about an hour with a rivet partner to get those things off of the stands.
That Hippie Pilot

Ending the War on Jugs
Historically, the rule A&Ps were taught about cylinders was simple: If the compression reading was less than 60/80, the cylinder had to come off for repair or replacement, period. This works well for mechanics, who are always happiest when they have clear-cut guidance to follow. But it was bad news for aircraft owners, who have to shell out several thousand dollars each time a jug gets yanked, and occasionally suffer catastrophic engine failure when the cylinder installation isn't done precisely right.
Savvy Aviation

The Fairway Restaurant right near La Junta Airport, La Junta, CO
"Casual restaurant with excellent food right on the La Junta golf course and within short walking distance of KLHX. Might need reservations depending on time of day. Courtesy car also available at the airport including weekends. Fun little stop for lunch and an easy flight from Colorado Springs or Denver." - Submitted by Jason

How to Plan your Arrival at an Unfamiliar Airport
Learn more about our Mastering Takeoffs and Landings course here: https://www.boldmethod.com/shopping/package/vfr-mastery/pkg-master-tl/
Boldmethod

AOPA at Sun n Fun - First to Fly the Fury, Junkers unveiling, Pilots fly to Eclipse
The Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo marked its fiftieth year with warbirds, fireworks, and airplanes new and old. We also checked out the solar eclipse, and flew the Piper Fury.
AOPA: Your Freedom to Fly

WACO Air Museum, Troy, OH
"WACO Aircraft Factory was the 1 manufacturer of civil aircraft in the country in the 20's 30's. The museum preserves the factory and employees. WACO Fly-In is 3rd weekend in September and all GA are welcome." - Submitted by Gretchen Hawk

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