Topic:
Myths vs. Facts and the efficient management of the Lycoming engine
Speaker(s):
Brian Costello
Brief Description:
Lycoming began in 1845 as the Demorest Manufacturing Company producing sewing machines and bicycles in Williamsport, PA. It became Lycoming Foundry and Machine Company in 1907. Lycoming developed automobile engines in a market driven by the needs of a nation at war. Then inspired by Charles Lindberg’s trans-Atlantic flight, Lycoming began developing aviation aircraft engines. Starting in 1929 aviation would never be the same. The first Lycoming R-680, a 9-cylinder 200 hp piston-driven radial engine left the assembly line and established a new standard in general aviation. Their piston engines continue to evolve today as they develop advanced technologies to remain the power behind general aviation aircraft.
Please join us in welcoming our special guest, Brian Costello, Lycoming’s Western Regional Sales Manager, as he discusses Lycoming’s history and current events, the Engine model ‘Decoder’, and tips for efficient Lycoming engine management including leaning, magneto drops and oil level topics as well as engine operation myths vs. facts. He will then open the discussion to your questions or other topics you would like to know more about.
Location of Seminar:
Trade Winds Aviation / Reid-Hillview Airport
2500 Cunningham Ave.
Terminal Building
San Jose, CA 95148
Directions to Venue:
Seminar will be held in the lobby of the Reid-Hillview Airport Terminal building. From Highway 680, exit onto Capital Expressway. Travel Southeast on Capital Expressway. At Cunningham Ave. turn Right. Ried-Hillview Terminal building is straight ahead then slightly left.
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Fly-in Seminar?:
Yes KRHV
Seating:
50
seats at the facility,
0
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Seminar has passed.
Sponsoring Division:
FAASTeam
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
Brian Costello is based in Lynden WA and offers a lifetime experience in general aviation. He has worked in General Aviation full time in maintenance, modification, and flight test and development roles since 1980. He has been with Lycoming since 1996 as a Lycoming Field Service Engineer then promoted to Regional Manager in early 2014. He holds FAA A&P, Commercial Pilot and CFI certificates with SEL, SES and MEL ratings, and has owned 11 GA aircraft since 1974.
Trade Winds Aviation is an active center of flight training, aircraft sales, and maintenance located at the Reid-Hillview Airport in San Jose, CA. Established in 1988, Trade Winds Aviation continues to focus on the professional training of student pilots and advanced training for licensed pilots. We attribute our success to a strong commitment to safety, quality, and experience.
Equal Access Information:
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Credit Applicability:
1 Credit for Basic Knowledge Topic 3
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