By Scott on May 22, 2010
Aviation In World War I: Training American Airmen Training American Airmen features “The Third Aviation Instruction Center” plus rare footage of the training of American airmen at Issoudon, France. See cadets fly Penguin Trainers and graduate into Nieuports, plus gunnery practice, aircraft repair, a formation flight led by Lt. Quentin Roosevelt and much more. Features the [...]
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By Scott on October 4, 2009
I’m a US Citizen. What requirements must I meet to get a mechanic’s certificate? You must be at least 18 years old; able to read, write, speak, and understand English. You must get 18 months of practical experience with either power plants or airframes, or 30 months of practical experience working on both at the [...]
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By Scott on October 4, 2009
Introduction Unless you are flying a glider, the aircraft engine is one of the most important parts of your aircraft. Knowing how to operate your engine in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations is one of the most important things you can do to ensure your safety in the air. This document provides information and basic [...]
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By Scott on October 2, 2009
AVIATION MAINTENANCE OCCUPATIONS. There are two types of maintenance technicians: non-certificated mechanics and FAA-certificated mechanics
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