Engine Management

I am a huge fan of this publication and read it cover to cover every month. Thank you for this valuable contribution to aviation safety. The recent article by Amy Laboda (“Engine-Related,” February 2012) was excellent. I have a Cessna 182 with an engine monitor, but feel I need an education in using it properly. I do not find it in the manual provided. I recently lost a cylinder to a stuck exhaust valve but didn’t recognize the warning signs, if there were any. I know there are multiple models with different features, but a generic article on what to look for would be useful. Any help in this regard would be appreciated.

Key Takeaways:

• Readers request better education on interpreting engine monitor data to identify potential engine problems, as current manuals are inadequate.
• Suggestions are made for enhancing flight safety, including the use of an inexpensive backup electric attitude indicator for IFR emergencies.
• An article diagram is critiqued for its labeling of "slips," clarifying that "forward slip" and "side slip" are aerodynamically the same, with the distinction referring to the aircraft's ground track.
• Pilots express satisfaction with the improved service quality of Lockheed Martin Flight Service after initial transitional challenges.

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