Oil temperature and oil pressure are two of the most vital
indicators of immediate engine health. The analogy to the
body’s temperature and blood pressure is not too far off --
if one or the other is excessively high (or low), trouble may be on
the way.
Stick used to "flip start" a model airplane engine, and hence
save your fingers from getting caught in the propeller when the
engine starts or backfires.
"The average GA aircraft is 35 years old, according to the FAA.
But GA aircraft, regardless of age, are safe."
Source: Luis Gutierrez, AOPA director of
regulatory and certification policy, speaking on the FAA's recent
conference on aging aircraft, held in Kansas City, MO last
week.
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