Hangar Talk
— Maintenance —
Brakes – Safety Check
by Dylan Gingrich
Dylan Gingrich discusses an important aspect of aviation safety, the brakes.
Blue Skies and Blue Gas: A Pilot’s Favorite Scenario
by Joel Pierce
Flight Operations Director Joel Pierce teaches you how to make sure your gas is up to snuff.
Seatbelts: Safely Connected, Ready to Fly!
by Dylan Gingerich
Dylan Gingerich gives you some pointers on making sure your seatbelt is set up to do what it's supposed to: keep you safe!
Carbureted vs Fuel Injected
by Myron Yoder
Sweet Aviation mechanic Myron Yoder delineates the major differences between carbureted and fuel injected engines.
A Frosty Situation
by Lorin Kaney
As the seasons and the leaves change, aviators face a new challenge: frost on their planes. Flight Instructor Lorin Kaney talks you through how to handle it.
Diamond Eclipse Propellers: Wood Prop Nuances
by Dylan Gingerich
Sweet Aviation friend Dylan Gingerich talks about the nuances of a very important piece of the plane: the prop.
Collision Avoidance
by Myron Yoder
Sweet Aviation mechanic Myron Yoder offers up tips on important aviation topic: avoiding in-air collisions.
Building a Kit Plane – Part 7
by Patrick Borton
Read along as the kit plane project heads toward the final phaze.
Building a Kit Plane – Part 6
by Patrick Borton
The kit plane project moves a bit further down the road.
Building a Kit Plane – Part 5
by Patrick Borton
Read along as Patrick talks about the kit plane project's progress as it nears completion.
Building a Kit Plane – Part 3
by Patrick Borton
The continuing of Sweet Aviation Maintenance Assistant Patrick Borton's building of a kit plane.
Building a Kit Plane – Part 2
by Patrick Borton
The next phase of Sweet Aviation Maintenance Assistant Patrick Borton's journey through the building of a kit plane.
Building a Kit Plane
by Patrick Borton
Sweet Aviation Maintenance Assistant Patrick Borton tells of his experience building a kit plane with a friend.
Introducing Maintenance Services
by Joel Pierce
We're pleased to announce the addition of Maintenance to our available services.
— Technology —
Your Inflight Weather Monitor
by Dan Leonard
Ground School instructor Dan Leonard talks about how the iPad has innovated weather monitoring in modern aviation.
Is It Legal?
by Joel Pierce
Sweet Aviation Flight Operations Director Joel Pierce and talks through the legal implications of using the iPad in the cockpit.
More Uses for the iPad
by Lorin Kaney
Lorin Kaney talks more about Apple's iPad and its emerging role in aviation.
Your New Smaller Cockpit Companion
by Lorin Kaney
Lorin Kaney talks you through the pint-sized new iPad mini — and its role in the cockpit.
Flying with the iPad
by Lorin Kaney
Sweet Aviation flight instructor and mechanic Lorin Kaney talks about an aviation tool that is becoming more and more prevalent in the aviation world: Apple's iPad.
Accessorizing Your iPad
by Lorin Kaney
Sweet Aviation flight instructor and mechanic Lorin Kaney talks about in-cockpit accessories for your iPad.
Mounting Up
by Lorin Kaney
Lorin Kaney educates on the different ways to mount the iPad in the cockpit.
— Training —
Summertime Flying
by Lorin Kaney
Sweet Aviation flight instructor and mechanic Lorin Kaney talks about the joys — and the hazards — of summertime flying.
We Don’t Know What We Don’t Know
by Wayne Gibson
Business owner and private pilot Wayne Gibson talks about a pilot's need to evaluate each situation, both on the ground and in the air.
From Passenger to Copilot
by Joel Pierce
Flight Operations Director Joel Pierce reminds passengers to be ready to pinch hit in case of an emergency.
Flight Reviews – Are You Due?
by Joel Pierce
Flight Operations Director Joel Pierce gives you guidance on making sure you're legal to fly.
Passion for Proficiency
by Joel Pierce
Sweet Aviation Flight Operations Director Joel Pierce talks about the importance of spending the time, effort, and money on improving your piloting skills.
Frequent Flying Leads to Piloting Success
by Joel Pierce
Sweet Aviation Flight Operations Director Joel Pierce offers his thoughts on frequent flying — and why it makes you a better pilot.
Planning for Safety: Flight Plans
by Myron Yoder
Sweet Aviation mechanic Myron Yoder talks you through the importance of filing and activating your flight plan.
Surprise, We’re the FAA!
by Justin Iida
Private Pilot Justin Iida relays his experience with an FAA ramp check — and the importance of making sure you have all the required documents.
The Pilot in Command and Aircraft Airworthiness
by Dylan Gingerich
Sweet Aviation friend Dylan Gingerich talks about the responsibilities of the PIC and determining aircraft airworthiness.
Elevator Trim
by Myron Yoder
Sweet Aviation mechanic Myron Yoder shows you how properly adjusting the elevator trim can improve your landings.
Challenge Your Instrument Skills
by Joel Pierce
Sweet Aviation Flight Operations Director Joel Pierce offers his thoughts on staying current — and the importance of doing so with a certified flight instructor.
Blue Skies and Blue Gas: A Pilot’s Favorite Scenario
by Joel Pierce
Flight Operations Director Joel Pierce teaches you how to make sure your gas is up to snuff.
Collision Avoidance
by Myron Yoder
Sweet Aviation mechanic Myron Yoder offers up tips on important aviation topic: avoiding in-air collisions.
Exercising Safety at a Controlled Airport
by Myron Yoder
Sweet Aviation mechanic Myron Yoder gives you guidelines for traversing controlled airports.
Night Flying
by Myron Yoder
Sweet Aviation mechanic Myron Yoder gives you tips and tricks on how to make night flying even more enjoyable.
Missing the Forest for the Trees
by Joel Pierce
Sweet Aviation General Manager Joel Pierce discusses common mistakes new pilots make.
Is It Legal?
by Joel Pierce
Sweet Aviation Flight Operations Director Joel Pierce and talks through the legal implications of using the iPad in the cockpit.
— Perspectives —
So Many Reasons to Fly
by Randy Holland
Our friend Randy Holland details how Sweet Aviation helped him get back in the air — and what it meant to him and his father.
Fishing and Flying
by David DeWald
Sweet Aviation Flight Instructor David DeWald tells you how flying made it easier for him and his family to make the annual trip to their favorite fishing spots.
Destination: Lunch at the Fly Inn
by Patrick Borton
Sweet Aviation Maintenance Assistant Patrick Borton tells of his experience lunching at the Fly Inn Restaurant in Plainwell, Michigan. Hand-pressed beef patties — need we say more?
The Miracle of a Dream
by Dan Leonard
Ground School instructor, private pilot, and overall aviation enthusiast Dan Leonard talks about how he got to pursue his aviation dreams.
What Flying Means to Me
by Dan Leonard
Ground School instructor Dan Leonard talks about what he loves most about flying — the people.
How My Business Took Flight
by Local entrepreneur Michael Ottenweller talks about how learning to fly simplified his business life.
Michael Ottenweller
Summertime Flying
by Lorin Kaney
Sweet Aviation flight instructor and mechanic Lorin Kaney talks about the joys — and the hazards — of summertime flying.
We Don’t Know What We Don’t Know
by Wayne Gibson
Business owner and private pilot Wayne Gibson talks about a pilot's need to evaluate each situation, both on the ground and in the air.
From Passenger to Copilot
by Joel Pierce
Flight Operations Director Joel Pierce reminds passengers to be ready to pinch hit in case of an emergency.
Flight Reviews – Are You Due?
by Joel Pierce
Flight Operations Director Joel Pierce gives you guidance on making sure you're legal to fly.
Passion for Proficiency
by Joel Pierce
Sweet Aviation Flight Operations Director Joel Pierce talks about the importance of spending the time, effort, and money on improving your piloting skills.
Frequent Flying Leads to Piloting Success
by Joel Pierce
Sweet Aviation Flight Operations Director Joel Pierce offers his thoughts on frequent flying — and why it makes you a better pilot.
Planning for Safety: Flight Plans
by Myron Yoder
Sweet Aviation mechanic Myron Yoder talks you through the importance of filing and activating your flight plan.
Surprise, We’re the FAA!
by Justin Iida
Private Pilot Justin Iida relays his experience with an FAA ramp check — and the importance of making sure you have all the required documents.
Collision Avoidance
by Myron Yoder
Sweet Aviation mechanic Myron Yoder offers up tips on important aviation topic: avoiding in-air collisions.
Building a Kit Plane – Part 7
by Patrick Borton
Read along as the kit plane project heads toward the final phaze.
Building a Kit Plane – Part 6
by Patrick Borton
The kit plane project moves a bit further down the road.
Put-in-Bay
by Dan Leonard
Sweet Aviation Ground School Instructor gives you reasons to make the quick trip over to Put-In-Bay.
Medications and the FAA
by Murph
Sweet Aviation friend Murph gives you insight on the rules concerning medications and piloting planes.
Young Eagles
by Laramie Resler
Sweet Aviation friend and aviation enthusiast Laramie Resler talks about one of her passions, the EAA Chapter 2 Young Eagles programs.
Missing the Forest for the Trees
by Joel Pierce
Sweet Aviation General Manager Joel Pierce discusses common mistakes new pilots make.
Building a Kit Plane – Part 5
by Patrick Borton
Read along as Patrick talks about the kit plane project's progress as it nears completion.
Building a Kit Plane – Part 3
by Patrick Borton
The continuing of Sweet Aviation Maintenance Assistant Patrick Borton's building of a kit plane.
Building a Kit Plane – Part 2
by Patrick Borton
The next phase of Sweet Aviation Maintenance Assistant Patrick Borton's journey through the building of a kit plane.
Building a Kit Plane
by Patrick Borton
Sweet Aviation Maintenance Assistant Patrick Borton tells of his experience building a kit plane with a friend.