LOL He said aviation is an emotional thing 100% spot on. I worked at a bush plane engine shop in Alaska>> As a joke we painted a guys IO320 pink. The guy lost his chit and demanded we build another engine not repaint it. He made us show him the engine on the shelf to prove we didn't repaint the pink one. I always wondered what happed to that pink IO320.
I love aviation. I love anything mechanical. I’ve always worked on my cars. I took an A&P vocational class in HS in the late 70’s but the math kicked my ass so I didn’t complete the course. Finally got my PPL in 2022 before it turned 60. But I’d love to work in an aviation shop like this 🥰
You probably can. I met an American Airlines captain who works there just because he loves it. He doesn't get paid but he gets to work on the engines. Of course he has his own small plane. He's based in Chicago so it's fairly easy for him to get there when he hast to fly. Point being, if you don't need to do it for money it's fairly easy to get some hands-on and a shop pretty much anywhere
I taught an A&P prep class for my military buddies getting out. The math isn't as much as you might think. There are algebra problems (only to get you to think). My first student was almost at the 6th grade math level. I fed him grains of sand until he understood and he passed and got his A&P. I love mechanical too and work on cars, airplanes, houses. What state are you in? We need good mechanics.
If one has a background in auto and marine outboard mechanics, how is the transition over to that of an aviation mechanic? (Hours, etc., prior-to writing any exams?) Are there small shops that would take an apprentice on, if one is willing to learn, put in the hours, work hard and not be too demanding on the monetary compensation? Any advice and commentary would be much appreciated...
As your sister, it's nice to see his passion in making sure your engine and everyone else's is working at 100%
LOL He said aviation is an emotional thing 100% spot on. I worked at a bush plane engine shop in Alaska>> As a joke we painted a guys IO320 pink. The guy lost his chit and demanded we build another engine not repaint it. He made us show him the engine on the shelf to prove we didn't repaint the pink one. I always wondered what happed to that pink IO320.
Poplar Grove overhauled my Super Cruiser’s O-320 a few years ago. Still looks like it was just installed. You’ll be happy with their work!
fantastic video! I hope all the people working on these engines earn good.
Looking forward to part 2!
Great information, thanks. Super cool that they gave you access.
I really enjoyed it. Learned a lot about engines!
I love aviation. I love anything mechanical. I’ve always worked on my cars. I took an A&P vocational class in HS in the late 70’s but the math kicked my ass so I didn’t complete the course. Finally got my PPL in 2022 before it turned 60. But I’d love to work in an aviation shop like this 🥰
You probably can. I met an American Airlines captain who works there just because he loves it. He doesn't get paid but he gets to work on the engines. Of course he has his own small plane. He's based in Chicago so it's fairly easy for him to get there when he hast to fly. Point being, if you don't need to do it for money it's fairly easy to get some hands-on and a shop pretty much anywhere
And congrats on getting your PPL!
I taught an A&P prep class for my military buddies getting out. The math isn't as much as you might think. There are algebra problems (only to get you to think). My first student was almost at the 6th grade math level. I fed him grains of sand until he understood and he passed and got his A&P. I love mechanical too and work on cars, airplanes, houses. What state are you in? We need good mechanics.
If one has a background in auto and marine outboard mechanics, how is the transition over to that of an aviation mechanic? (Hours, etc., prior-to writing any exams?)
Are there small shops that would take an apprentice on, if one is willing to learn, put in the hours, work hard and not be too demanding on the monetary compensation?
Any advice and commentary would be much appreciated...
I'm excited! Can't wait for part two
Hey thanks for putting this out there. What a great service
Awesome video, amazing how quickly they can do that.
Good people to do business with
Owesome, I was always wondering why a O.H. cost the same as a new engine. that answer my question.
Can’t find part 2. Has it been posted?
Is it ok use a pressure washer to wash a steel engine? What method do you recommend for engine cleaning?
What a dream job!
good job
Excuse sir do you mind if you may do short video about tappet clerance valve for engine type O-235-N2C thanks
Fantastic video!
Thank you! Really enjoyed the visit and learned a lot.
Great video thankyou
Glad you enjoyed it
Just curious, what brand of assembly lube do you use?
1:34 looks like you have a bit of a backlog.
How do you turn a 5,000 rebuild into 35, 000? Tell someone it is for an airplane. Never seen so much nonsense over a glorified volkswagen engine.
Agreed. Liability forces those prices to go up in such manner.