Going deep on C172 maintenance
The widely popular Cessna 172 series have proven to be very reliable and comfortable as a training aircraft and remain the most familiar...
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Stuart McAulay
Mar 17 min read
Technical dispatch for aircraft renters
When it comes to renting company aircraft, it’s important to remember that the Brantford Flying Club operates under a Transport Canada...
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Stuart McAulay
Jan 15 min read
Care and Inspection of landing gear shock struts
Many aircraft landing gear designs incorporate oleo assemblies in various configurations depending on the aircraft type. The oleo is...
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Stuart McAulay
Nov 18, 20227 min read
Good communication is essential
“The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” George Bernard Shaw Throughout my many years of...
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Stuart McAulay
May 16, 20227 min read
The Art of Inspecting Aircraft
Aircraft AME’s and technicians spend a great deal of their time simply inspecting aircraft on a regular schedule which does not even...
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Stuart McAulay
Mar 23, 20227 min read
Spring forward out of storage
Even though the winter season provides less opportunity for flying due to weather challenges and extended preparation times, the flight...
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Stuart McAulay
Feb 15, 20226 min read
Aircraft Maintenance Schedules
All private and commercial aircraft operations in Canada are subject to regularly scheduled maintenance in accordance with an Approved...
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Stuart McAulay
Jan 13, 20228 min read
Aircraft Defect Control for all BFC Pilots
Anyone who has ever been involved with flying the Club aircraft as a Flight Instructor, Company Pilot, Student or Renter knows how...
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Stuart McAulay
Dec 21, 20216 min read
The Engine Change Process
Aircraft owners are dependent on their maintenance provider for regular servicing, inspections and evaluating their findings especially...
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Stuart McAulay
Nov 12, 20216 min read
Aircraft vacuum systems
Vacuum systems for general aviation aircraft have long proven their reliability based upon their simplicity and the durability of the few...
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Stuart McAulay
Oct 12, 20218 min read
Aircraft cables and flight control systems
Many small general aviation aircraft still depend on steel cables to operate their flight control systems. The purpose of the cables is...
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Stuart McAulay
Sep 12, 20217 min read
Visiting the Hangar Safely
There are many opportunities to become immersed in general aviation whether you are learning to fly, working with students or simply a...
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Stuart McAulay
Aug 9, 20219 min read
Aircraft Tires
The reliability of aircraft tires is often taken for granted simply because they are not so much of a flight concern as being solely...
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Stuart McAulay
Jul 11, 20216 min read
Fixed-pitch Propellers for Small Aircraft
One of the most critical yet overlooked parts of the aircraft is the fixed pitch propeller primarily due to its reliable simplicity – it...
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Stuart McAulay
Jun 4, 20217 min read
Aircraft Technical Records
Anyone who owns a small aircraft is also responsible for the technical records for that aircraft. Technical records include the Journey...
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Stuart McAulay
May 7, 20217 min read
Cessna Oleo servicing and nose gear shimmy
By Stuart McAulay Many of today’s aircraft landing gear designs incorporate oleo assemblies to ensure the softest possible landings. The...
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Stuart McAulay
Apr 13, 20216 min read
Tales of the Cessna 180
One of my earliest experiences with small aircraft was with my Grandfather who was the proud owner of a certain Cessna 180 based out of...
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Stuart McAulay
Mar 9, 20217 min read
Origins of the Piper Cub
Every once in a while aviation enthusiasts around the airport are treated to visitors arriving in more vintage looking aircraft. One of...
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Stuart McAulay
Jan 29, 20218 min read
Airworthiness Directives
Anyone who operates an aircraft should be familiar with the importance of government issued Airworthiness Directives, commonly referred...
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Stuart McAulay
Jan 7, 20215 min read
Oil Change
Many aviators may consider the process of changing the engine oil as a rather simple task deemed necessary to the routine maintenance of...
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