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Episode 97: Avionics Failure in Heavy Rain

7/14/202633 min

Father-and-son pilots Michael and Ethan Russo recount an IFR flight that turned critical when their aircraft suffered a complete avionics failure at 8,000 feet in heavy rain.

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  1. Speaker 10:00

    This podcast is brought to you by Avstar Fuel Systems. Did you know that Avstar Fuel Systems has been advancing GA piston fleet fuel system safety and innovation for more than twenty-five years?

  2. Speaker 20:10

    That's right. Avstar manufacturers precision fueling components for certified general aviation piston singles, including carburetors and fuel servos.

  3. Speaker 10:21

    And Avstar Fuel Systems have accumulated more than thirty million flight hours in service across the global fleet.

  4. Speaker 20:27

    Wow, more than thirty million flight hours in service. That is a significant amount of operational time.

  5. Speaker 10:34

    But what sets them apart is Avstar's process using CNC machined components that result in consistent fuel metering for reliable engine performance, while other fuel system manufacturers use legacy casting processes.

  6. Speaker 20:47

    Another thing to keep in mind, whether you're an aircraft owner, maintenance technician, or FBO, is that Avstar also overhauls fuel servos, carburetors, and other fueling components for the GA fleet.

  7. Speaker 11:00

    So next time you think about your aircraft fuel delivery system, think about the experts at Avstar.

  8. Speaker 21:05

    Give them a call at 561-575-1560 or fill out the contact form online at avstarfuelsystems.com.

  9. Speaker 11:15

    That's avstarfuelsystems.com.

  10. Michael Russo· Guest1:18

    [instrumental music] So we were just getting vectors, and we were in the climb going back and forth with ATC. It was raining very hard, and as soon as we

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