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:

• Pilots require more comprehensive education on interpreting engine monitor data to identify warning signs of issues like cylinder failure, as current manuals are inadequate.
• An inexpensive backup electric attitude indicator with autopilot integration is recommended as a safety measure for IFR emergencies involving primary attitude indicator failure.
• A reader clarified the aerodynamics of "slips," explaining that "forward" and "side" slips are functionally the same, with the distinction referring to the aircraft's ground track relative to the runway.
• Feedback indicates that Lockheed Martin Flight Service has significantly improved its service quality and efficiency in recent years after initial difficulties.

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