What we cover

The two-day course consists of 17 intense hours of presentations, discussions and problem-solving exercises. Nominal class hours are 8 am to 6 pm on the first day, and 8 am to 5 pm on the second day, with a one-hour lunch break each day. Optional and informal Q&A sessions generally continue over lunch and often for an hour or two after class.

Here is just some of what we cover:

• How to get top-notch maintenance on a budget
• Why doing less maintenance can actually make your aircraft safer and more reliable
• All about annual inspections and owner-assisted annuals
• How to troubleshoot problems before you put the aircraft in the shop
• Tips for troubleshooting powerplant and electrical problems
• Tips for dealing with intermittent failures
• A half-dozen ways to save on costly aircraft parts
• Engine condition monitoring
• How to interpret your digital engine monitor
• Coping with mechanical problems away from home
• What tools and spare parts to carry in the aircraft
• The pros, cons and legalities of do-it-yourself maintenance
• Where to go at TBO: factory remans vs. custom overhauls
• Factory jugs vs. Millennium vs. ECI, steel vs. nickel vs. chrome
• Saving money on prop, accessory and instrument overhauls
• What to do if you feel a shop "has you over a barrel"

 and much, much more. Take a look at the detailed course syllabus.