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EPISODE · Aug 11, 2026 · 45 MIN

The GA maintenance crisis, with Paul New

from Pilot's Discretion from Sporty's · host Sporty's Pilot Shop

The pilot shortage gets a lot of headlines, but longtime A&P/IA Paul New says the shortage of mechanics is much more serious. He explains the causes, what owners can do to work productively with their A&P, and how pilots can take advantage of modern engine monitors to save money. Paul is also a very experienced pilot, so he shares lessons he’s learned from countless post-maintenance flights, including what to watch on the takeoff roll. In the Ready to Copy segment, you’ll learn how to write a good squawk, Paul’s favorite Cessna, and his advice for new mechanics.SHOW LINKS:Ask the A&Ps podcast: https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/podcasts/podcasts/ask-the-a-and-psPaul’s articles: https://www.tennesseeaircraft.net/articles/Savvy Aviation: https://www.savvyaviation.com/Airplane Engine Operations course: https://pilotworkshop.com/products/airplane-engine-operations/PilotWorkshops Mastery: https://sportys.com/mastery

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