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Aviation Grease: A Critical Component for Maintaining Airworthiness
Aviation Oil Outlet on Jul 6th 2018

You might say that grease is the unsung hero of the aviation world. Sure, fuels and engine oils g…

General Aviation

American Football and Airplanes Took off at the Same Time (and are still connected)
Aviation Oil Outlet on Feb 19th 2018

Both football and airplanes are deeply ingrained in the American psyche. But I don't have to tell yo…

Aviation History

The B-52: From Strategic Bomber to Hairstyle to American New Wave Band
Aviation Oil Outlet on Feb 14th 2018

The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress was-and continues to be-a major contributor to the United States mili…

General Aviation

How Aircraft Pressurization Works
Aviation Oil Outlet on Jan 15th 2018

In order for planes to fly safely and efficiently, they must go high into the sky; after all, they a…

General Aviation

Are Drones a Threat to Aircraft?
Aviation Oil Outlet on Dec 11th 2017

While pilots typically love the freedom afforded by flying in the open skies, that wide, open space …

Aviation News

The Story of the B-17 -Swamp Ghost-
Aviation Oil Outlet on Oct 30th 2017

Papua New Guinea has seen its share of plane crashes, as well as its share of war buffs hunting for …

General Aviation

This is Why Your Love of Aviation and Travel Increases Your Exposure to Radiation
Aviation Oil Outlet on Jun 27th 2017

When we think of radiation, we think scary. We think of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster.…

General Aviation

Plane of the Week: Piper J-3 Cub
Aviation Oil Outlet on Jan 27th 2017

The bright yellow finish of the Piper J-3 Cub is nothing short of immediately recognizable. In my op…

Plane Of The Week

Maintaining Airworthiness: Certified Aircraft Maintenance
Aviation Oil Outlet on Dec 19th 2016

So, should I wait for a check engine light to go on, or what? If you have a car, you probably f…

General Aviation