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Key Takeaways:

  • Marc Cook's "Motor Head" column delves into the high cost and intricate nature of airplane engines, illuminated by the challenging experience of helping to build one.
  • An audio clip features Dick Taylor explaining the requirements and practical considerations for selecting suitable and legal alternate airports under IFR rules.
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Motor Head #11: One Thousand (Not So Easy) Pieces
Wonder why airplane engines cost so much? Just try to build one. AVweb’s Motor Head, Marc Cook, did (well, he helped anyway) and found it to be very enlightening. And then he flew a Turbo Cirrus …

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AUDIO CLIP
Dick Taylor takes on the IFR crowd, making sure you understand the requirements and the not-so-common sense behind selecting suitable and legal alternate airports. Click through to make sure you’ve got it right.

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