Straight Talk by Duncan Aviation

In the August 2022 edition of the Duncan Intelligence, Eric Anderson brings you technical tips and advice on topics in business aviation.

This month's edition includes:

• Video: Benefits of an LPV upgrade in aging business jets
• Greased-up landing gear reduces maintenance costs
• Duncan Aviation adds service bulletin capabilities for the Honeywell SG-705 symbol generator
• Video: How to care for your gyro
• How to troubleshoot radar spoking

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In the July 2022 edition of the Duncan Intelligence, Eric Anderson brings you technical tips and advice on topics in business aviation.

This month's edition includes:

• A video about the Honeywell 6.1 software update and the approaching deadline
• A word of advice about tracking your life-limited aircraft component parts
• Flight Department Fleet planning
• What happens during a vertical gyro overhaul
• King Air 6-Year or 8,000 Cycle Landing Gear Inspection

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In the June 2022 edition of the Duncan Intelligence, Eric Anderson brings you technical tips and advice on topics in business aviation.

This month's edition includes:

• Aircraft Sales email scammers
• Updates to 6.1 Honeywell FMS before deadline
• Burned EFIS display boards
• Recommended service bulletins for Vertical & Directional gyros
• Citation composite panel corrosion

In the May 2022 edition of the Duncan Intelligence, Eric Anderson brings you technical tips and advice on topics in business aviation.

This month's edition includes:

• Recommended ECU Update for Honeywell HTF7000 Engines
• CMS Cabin Source Equipment
• Honeywell Bimodal Service Bulletin Update
• The Changing Landscape of Aircraft Sales & Acquisitions
• And the 2nd Quarter Business Jet Model/Market Summary

Both of Duncan Aviation's newest Aircraft Sales & Acquisitions Sales Reps Ann Pollard and Leah Alexander come from a long line of aviation professionals and are excited to see how much the industry landscape has changed in recent years. Listen as they discuss their background in the aviation industry and break down some of the unique challenges in the current business jet market.

With the pre-owned business jet market at about 4% of the total fleet in terms of availability, compared to a long-run average of about 12%, finding the perfect aircraft to meet your needs can be difficult. In this podcast, Leah and Ann discuss the importance of having a qualified and experienced team on your side.

In the April 2022 edition of the Duncan Intelligence, Project Manager PK Duncan brings you technical tips and advice on topics in business aviation.

This month's edition includes:

• What’s new in CMS audio options
• Aircraft hull values in volatile marketing conditions
• NextGen aircraft systems & their European counterparts
• Don't forget chapter 24 of your AMM
• 192-Month landing gear time-lapse video

In the March 2022 edition of the Duncan Intelligence, Finish Team Leader, Chris Nelson, brings you technical tips and advice on topics in business aviation.

This month's edition includes:

• Two operational reminders for your radar transceiver
• First-hand look at the Garmin G5000 flight deck install 
• NextGen frequently asked questions
• The latest in CMS cabin displays 
• and finally, the hunt for six project aircraft.  

We've made it easier to stay in touch with the latest in technical tips and advice on topics in business aviation while you're on the go.

Listen while fourth-generation Duncan, PK Duncan, brings the Duncan Intelligence to you as a podcast!

The Duncan Intelligence is a technical newsletter for business aircraft owners and operators. Written in-house by Duncan Aviation's technical representatives, each edition includes technical tips and advice on topics and trends in business aviation. It is a free, monthly e-mail subscription for aviation enthusiasts around the world.

In the February 2022 edition of the Duncan Intelligence, fourth-generation Duncan, PK Duncan, brings you technical tips and advice on topics in business aviation.

This month's edition includes:

• 5G wireless interference update
• A warning about unauthorized intermediaries
• How to identify the difference between a Falcon 7X and 8
• Resetting your ELT when transferring aircraft ownership
• Aircraft sales market summary

Tune into this Duncan Aviation Straight Talk podcast to learn more about why 10% of the Citation Excel/XLS fleet has already upgraded to the Garmin G5000 flight deck.

In this episode, Duncan Aviation's Regional Avionics Sales Rep, Michael Kussatz, and Garmin's Integrated Flight Deck Retrofit Programs Manager, Dave Brown, break down the highlights of the flight deck, discuss the install process, and explain how upgrading can save you money down the road.

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As an Engine Overhaul Technician II, James Rosenkranz gets to see how all of the parts of an engine come together, and is on the floor in the engine overhaul shop assisting with CZIs, CZRs, MPIs, build-ups, and tear downs. Listen as he discusses what it’s like being an Engine Overhaul Technician II at Duncan Aviation.

A Day In The Life series of Duncan Aviation Straight Talk podcasts is intended to give you a glimpse of what it's like working in different departments at Duncan Aviation. Listen as team members in the airframe, engine, avionics, FBO, quality assurance, NDT, and interior departments discuss their backgrounds, what a typical day looks like, their job duties, and advice for individuals interested in a career at Duncan Aviation.

Recording the maintenance that is performed on an aircraft is extremely valuable, and could be costly for customers if not properly recorded. Listen as Whitney Breyer discusses what it’s like being a Maintenance Records Technician at Duncan Aviation.

A Day In The Life series of Duncan Aviation Straight Talk podcasts is intended to give you a glimpse of what it's like working in different departments at Duncan Aviation. Listen as team members in the airframe, engine, avionics, FBO, quality assurance, NDT, and interior departments discuss their backgrounds, what a typical day looks like, their job duties, and advice for individuals interested in a career at Duncan Aviation.

Margaret Morley and her team handle all of the systems for cockpit and cabin systems, and work to maintain existing systems on the aircraft. Listen as she discusses what it’s like being an Avionics Line Team Leader at Duncan Aviation.

A Day In The Life series of Duncan Aviation Straight Talk podcasts is intended to give you a glimpse of what it's like working in different departments at Duncan Aviation. Listen as team members in the airframe, engine, avionics, FBO, quality assurance, NDT, and interior departments discuss their backgrounds, what a typical day looks like, their job duties, and advice for individuals interested in a career at Duncan Aviation.

As NDT Crew Leader Ray Vieselmeyer and his team are responsible for non-destructive testing of aircraft and components to ensure there are no cracks or corrosion. Listen as he discusses what it’s like being an NDT Crew Leader at Duncan Aviation.

A Day In The Life series of Duncan Aviation Straight Talk podcasts is intended to give you a glimpse of what it's like working in different departments at Duncan Aviation. Listen as team members in the airframe, engine, avionics, FBO, quality assurance, NDT, and interior departments discuss their backgrounds, what a typical day looks like, their job duties, and advice for individuals interested in a career at Duncan Aviation.

As an Airframe Technician, there is no light task. Listen as Casey Dick discusses what it’s like being an Airframe Technician I at Duncan Aviation, and how it’s all worth it in the end when you get to see a plane leaving the hangar delivered to the customer.

A Day In The Life series of Duncan Aviation Straight Talk podcasts is intended to give you a glimpse of what it's like working in different departments at Duncan Aviation. Listen as team members in the airframe, engine, avionics, FBO, quality assurance, NDT, and interior departments discuss their backgrounds, what a typical day looks like, their job duties, and advice for individuals interested in a career at Duncan Aviation.

Max McElroy’s main task as an Airframe Lead Technician is to ensure that the airplanes are out the door on time, squawk-free, with a happy customer. Listen as he discusses what it’s like being an Airframe Lead Technician at Duncan Aviation.

A Day In The Life series of Duncan Aviation Straight Talk podcasts is intended to give you a glimpse of what it's like working in different departments at Duncan Aviation. Listen as team members in the airframe, engine, avionics, FBO, quality assurance, NDT, and interior departments discuss their backgrounds, what a typical day looks like, their job duties, and advice for individuals interested in a career at Duncan Aviation.

No two days on the FBO Services team are alike. Brian Burke and his team are responsible for handling all of the ground servicing for aircraft. From towing, to fueling, to customer services, the FBO Services team is involved in it all. Listen as he discusses what it’s like being a Hangar Coordinator at Duncan Aviation.

A Day In The Life series of Duncan Aviation Straight Talk podcasts is intended to give you a glimpse of what it's like working in different departments at Duncan Aviation. Listen as team members in the airframe, engine, avionics, FBO, quality assurance, NDT, and interior departments discuss their backgrounds, what a typical day looks like, their job duties, and advice for individuals interested in a career at Duncan Aviation.

Billie Hayes has worked on curtains of 95% of the planes that have come out of Duncan Aviation. Listen as he discusses what it’s like working as a Sewing Specialist II at Duncan Aviation.

A Day In The Life series of Duncan Aviation Straight Talk podcasts is intended to give you a glimpse of what it's like working in different departments at Duncan Aviation. Listen as team members in the airframe, engine, avionics, FBO, quality assurance, NDT, and interior departments discuss their backgrounds, what a typical day looks like, their job duties, and advice for individuals interested in a career at Duncan Aviation.

In this podcast, Avionics/Instrument Team Leader Rod Walther and Senior Rotable/Consignment Manager Andrew Theis joins Marketing Specialist Eric Anderson to talk about ARTEX ELTs (Emergency Locator Transmitters). They start off by discussing what an ELT is and the importance of having one installed in your aircraft. They then dig into the details of the different ARTEX ELT types, programming protocols, the options Duncan Aviation provides to support ARTEX ELTs, and how the customer can assist us in expediting the repair of their unit.

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Duncan Aviation Aircraft Sales & Acquisitions Representative Doug Roth has extensive experience buying and selling aircraft. He is an avid pilot and flight instructor who has over 7,000 flight hours under his belt. Doug has been in the industry for 45 years, and has completed over 300 aircraft transactions.

In this podcast, Doug gives advice to first-time aircraft buyers on how to ensure you get the most out of your aircraft ownership, and why it's imperative to have an experienced aircraft sales broker assist you with the buying and selling process.

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In this podcast, Marketing Specialist Eric Anderson sits down with Lead Designer Emily Krawczak and Completions and Modifications Sales Rep Adam Bruce to talk about this bold, masculine, and striking Global Express XRS that was recently refurbished at our Battle Creek, Michigan facility. This refurbishment is highlighted by an arctic camo paint scheme and highly customized interior.

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In this podcast, Marketing Specialist Eric Anderson sits down with Regional Avionics Sales Manager Michael Kussatz to discuss what's hot in the world of avionics. They cover a wide variety of topics ranging from what's new, what our customers are asking for, promotions, how extreme cold affects avionics systems, and Elon Musk and the Starlink System.

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The 120-month inspection is one of the heaviest events for the Phenom 300. In this episode, Airframe Service Senior Sales Rep, Brad Lennemann, Completions and Modification Sales Rep, Rachael Weverka, and Regional Avionics Sales Manager, Michael Kussatz discuss what is all involved in this inspection, why you should include paint, interior, and avionics upgrades while your aircraft is down, and how to best prepare for the inspection.

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