In this presentation, Martin provides an overview of function and operation of our typical aircraft piston engines, with a special emphasis on mixture control. In the process, you will get a real understanding of your engine monitor’s indications, see the significance of CHT and EGT, demystify ROP and LOP, and explore useful power and mixture settings for the various phases of flight.

Topic: FAASTeam September 2020 Topic of the Month - Preflight After Maintenance

In partnership with Community Aviation and Smokehouse Pilots Club. Rich Stowell is a 32-year member of AOPA, EAA, and IAC. He has specialized in spin, emergency maneuver, and aerobatic training for 29 years, and is a nine-time Master Instructor. He is also the 2014 National FAA Safety Team Representative of the Year and the 2006 National Flight Instructor of the Year. Among other honors, Stowell has been designated an “Official Spin Doctor” by the IAC. For his dedication to aviation safety and education, he has received an IAC President’s Award and was made an honorary member of the International Association of Natural Resource Pilots. Stowell has authored three aviation books, published more than 80 aviation-related articles, and delivered more than 350 aviation talks. He has logged just shy of 10,000 flight hours with 8,900 hours of dual instruction given, performing 24,800 landings and 34,100 spins along the way. Stowell is a Charter and Life member of the Society of Aviation and Flight Educators, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

In partnership with Community Aviation and Smokehouse Pilots Club. Rich Stowell is a 32-year member of AOPA, EAA, and IAC. He has specialized in spin, emergency maneuver, and aerobatic training for 29 years, and is a nine-time Master Instructor. He is also the 2014 National FAA Safety Team Representative of the Year and the 2006 National Flight Instructor of the Year. Among other honors, Stowell has been designated an “Official Spin Doctor” by the IAC. For his dedication to aviation safety and education, he has received an IAC President’s Award and was made an honorary member of the International Association of Natural Resource Pilots. Stowell has authored three aviation books, published more than 80 aviation-related articles, and delivered more than 350 aviation talks. He has logged just shy of 10,000 flight hours with 8,900 hours of dual instruction given, performing 24,800 landings and 34,100 spins along the way. Stowell is a Charter and Life member of the Society of Aviation and Flight Educators, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

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