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Notes from the workshop.

Practical articles on aircraft maintenance, avionics upgrades and ownership — written by the engineers at Turweston Aerodrome.

Light aircraft in the Vision Aerospace maintenance bay at Turweston Aerodrome

Certification10 August 20264 min read

What a CAA Part 145 approval means for your aircraft

Part 145 is the benchmark for aircraft maintenance organisations. Here's what the approval actually covers — and why it matters when you choose a workshop.

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Glass cockpit instrument panel with moving-map display fitted in a light aircraft

Avionics22 July 20264 min read

Glass cockpit upgrades: what to expect from a panel refit

Thinking about replacing steam gauges with a glass panel? A look at how a modern avionics refit is planned, built and certified in our workshop.

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Two engineers inspecting the wing and undercarriage of a light aircraft in the hangar

Ownership30 June 20264 min read

Why a pre-purchase survey pays for itself

Buying a light aircraft without an independent survey is a gamble. Here's what a proper pre-purchase inspection looks at and how it protects you.

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Engineer completing airworthiness records at a desk in the workshop

Maintenance2 June 20264 min read

Keeping your aircraft airworthy between annual checks

Airworthiness isn't a once-a-year event. Simple habits between scheduled checks keep your aircraft safer and your annual inspection smoother.

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