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Passion and Purpose Fuel Lives and Aircraft

New FLYING columnist will work with you to keep your machinery up and running.

A mug from his father is a constant reminder of the writer's history with aviation. [Courtesy: Richard Scarbrough]
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Key Takeaways:

  • Richard Scarbrough, an aviation veteran with 30 years of experience, is introduced as the new aircraft maintenance columnist for FLYING magazine.
  • The column aims to provide readers—pilots, business leaders, and mechanics—with practical tools, knowledge, and best practices for aircraft maintenance, focusing on both technical aspects and business outcomes (ROI).
  • Scarbrough will cover a wide range of topics, including rules and regulations, specific maintenance issues, helpful resources, and emerging trends like predictive maintenance, while inviting reader collaboration through questions and story ideas.
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Your Bonanza is making a funny noise.

That is not at all what you wanted to hear when you pulled out of the hangar and taxied out. Also, during your last trip for a $100 hamburger, the engine didn’t quite make the power you thought it should. What do you do now?

Richard Scarbrough

Richard is a US Navy Veteran, A&P Mechanic, and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University alumni. His experience ranges from general and corporate aviation to helicopters, business jets, and commercial airliners. Former owner of a 145 repair station, he currently has an aerospace product management role and is a member of the T-C-Alliance. Follow him on X (Twitter) at @RScarCo.

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