Making the most of your aircraft engine overhaul stand
If you've ever had to wrestle with a heavy piston engine on a makeshift bench, you quickly realize that a high-quality aircraft engine overhaul stand is the most important piece of gear in the hangar. It's not just about having a place to park a chunk of metal; it's about safety, precision, and frankly, saving your back from years of unnecessary strain. When you're staring down a complete teardown of a Lycoming or a Continental, the last thing you want to worry about is whether your mounting point is going to hold or if you can actually reach that one stubborn bolt on the underside of the case. ...