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Tornado Alley Turbo Normalizing System – In service difficulties and suggestions for continued safe operation.

Posted on October 17, 2012 by James Chrisman

The Tornado Alley Turbo Normalizing system adds additional utility and performance to an already great aircraft.  Whether it is a system that was factory installed at Cirrus during production or an aftermarket kit obtained directly from TATI (Tornado Alley Turbo, … Continue reading →

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Spark plugs. Why you should check yours, today!

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Glenn Juber

The lowly spark plug is one of those aircraft parts we all take for granted. It’s not exciting like a new glass panel, and it doesn’t have the ramp appeal of  a new four-blade prop. But when a spark plug … Continue reading →

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Shimmy or shake? What’s rattling your plane?

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Glenn Juber

Nose wheel vibration is a common complaint on any airplane. Here’s how to tell what’s ailing your plane, and what kinds of repairs are needed. Nose wheel shimmy occurs when the wheel assembly oscillates from side-to-side, due to loose or … Continue reading →

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Handling an Abnormal Situation, Overwater in International Airspace

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Andy Martens

At Platinum Aviation, instructors are often asked to assist clients in flight planning to the Bahamas.  Although the Islands of the Bahamas are just a short hop to the southeast, US Customs procedures and international flight planning may appear overwhelming … Continue reading →

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Don’t Kneel on Your Cirrus Seats !

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Kerry Hackney

If the instructor that checked you out in a Cirrus didn’t tell you, don’t kneel on the seats or put your weight on them other than by simply sitting on them or you will damage the seat. The seats of … Continue reading →

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A word about oil changes

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Glenn Juber

A word about aircraft engine oil- Your aircraft engine needs clean, good quality oil to maintain the performance and reliability you’ve come to expect. Air-cooled aircraft engines put more stress on the oil, since the oil has two jobs: cooling, … Continue reading →

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