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Continental Pushrod Tube Modification

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Owners of a certain type of Continental engine, the cam-at-the-bottom variety, are undoubtedly familiar with the annoying seepage of oil from swaged pushrod tubes and rubber pushrod seals. Now there's a cure, and author Ron Darcey describes the fix.

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Combustion Pressure and the Future of the Aero Engine

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Editor-in-Chief Marc Cook looks at the changes within Lycoming and how they affect kit builders, as well as Superior Air Parts future since Thielert's bankruptcy.

Unusual Attitude

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Vans Aircraft founder Richard VanGrunsven considers flight safety, and how improving our building and piloting skills would do more to reduce the number of mishaps than additional regulations would.

2024 Engine Buyer’s Guide

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Costs are up and supplies remain tight, so plan accordingly.

Fly Low, Fly Fast—Turn Left!

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Editor's log.