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In today’s episode, we discuss how to talk to your mechanic to help improve your maintenance outcomes. We are going to try to look at how we can better describe problems and ask questions to increase the quality of our maintenance experience while reducing the stress of having a broken plane.

Preflight Checklist:

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Cruise Flight:

Describe your problem.
A good outcome starts with good communication.
Give as much info as you can.
Download engine data corresponding to the time when you noticed a problem & share it with the mechanic.
Let the mechanic diagnose.
Navigate the process together.
Stay in contact (but don’t be a bother!)
Have realistic expectations & build trust.
Request an estimate and/or blanket approval for cost or time.
Be available for follow-up questions.
Have logbooks readily available.
Respect the mechanic’s opinion even if you are getting a second one.

After Landing Checklist:

Picks Of The Week:

Carl – https://amzn.to/4bwvbL0
Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams

Russ – Surely You Can’t Be Serious: The True Story of Airplane!
https://amzn.to/4cZN4mX

Leslie – Airplane Owner Maintenance Podcast
Episode 23, episode 141
https://airplaneownermaintenance.com/

James – Iconic Rides
https://www.iconicrides.com

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What is too much Airplane? Are you considering upgrading the aircraft you rent or pondering purchasing a new plane to carry all of your friends and family? Well with a more complex and larger airplane come some considerations especially if the airplane you are considering is too much pane for you.

As with all of our hobbies, we tend to want the biggest and “best” but sometimes smaller and adequate fulfill our needs and are more in line with our skill level. Today we will discuss how you can tell if you are considering or have “Too Much Airplane”

Joining me today to discuss this topic are Bill English, Leslie Caubble, James Spearman, and Russ Roslewski.

Preflight Checklist:

Sponsor:

This episode is sponsored by Stratus Financial – Where Dreams Take Flight. Stratus Financial offers loans for pilot training and they understand your needs because they are pilots! You can find more at https://stratus.finance/

Whether it’s financing your dream of flying, or simplifying the process by taking care of your student loans, their efficient, hassle-free funding can connect you to the life of your dreams of becoming a professional pilot sooner than you ever thought possible! To find out more visit https://stratus.finance

Cruise Flight:

How much is too much airplane?
What to consider. Can you find training? (unique airplane)
Costs – insurance, mx, training
Does that fit in my hangar?
Skill
Talent and Training
Convenience
Balance your plans and abilities
Type-specific training vs endorsements
Insurance –https://bwifly.com/aircraft-insurance/insurance-factors-when-transitioning-into-a-complex-aircraft/

After Landing Checklist:

Pick Of The Week:

Carl – https://metarmaps.com/

Bill – https://www.flyingmag.com/guides/best-pulse-oximeter-for-pilots/

Leslie – AOPA’s “Transitioning to Other Airplanes” free online course. Also qualifies for WINGS credit.
https://www.aopa.org/training-and-safety/online-learning/online-courses/transitioning-to-other-airplanes

James – FireFrost – Aircraft Fire Safety Systems https://flyfirefrost.com

Russ – The Checklist Manifesto: How to Get Things Right by Atul Gawande https://amzn.to/3LJ3yUR

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