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 expressed a need for more practical education on using engine monitors to identify warning signs, as well as clearer explanations of aerodynamic principles like slips.
• Suggestions for enhancing flight safety included the use of inexpensive backup electric attitude indicators for IFR emergencies.
• Feedback on Lockheed Martin Flight Service noted significant improvement in service and efficiency following an initial rocky period.

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