by Mike Busch | Dec 16, 2025 | AOPA Pilot Magazine, Magazine Articles
Since we launched our borescope initiative in January 2024, more than 150,000 borescope images have been uploaded to Savvy’s repository, and about 100,000 of them have been reviewed by our analytical team. We’ve been particularly interested in exhaust valve images,...
by Mike Busch | Dec 9, 2025 | Savvy Stories
A true story of smart maintenance management. When a Cirrus SR22TN owner was told his camshaft was failing and a $54,000 engine overhaul was required, he turned to SavvyMx before signing the work order. What happened next shows exactly why having Savvy on your...
by Mike Busch | Dec 9, 2025 | Savvy Stories
A true story of smart maintenance management. When aircraft owner “David” brought his Cirrus SR22 in for its annual inspection at a large maintenance facility, he braced himself for a hefty bill. The shop’s initial estimate totaled over $54,000, citing numerous...
by Mike Busch | Dec 9, 2025 | Savvy Stories
A true story of smart maintenance management. When aircraft owner Mark received an oil analysis showing elevated iron levels, he feared the worst. His maintenance shop recommended an engine teardown to inspect the camshaft and lifters—work that could have cost...
by Mike Busch | Nov 13, 2025 | AOPA Pilot Magazine, Magazine Articles
In the early 1940s as World War II was raging, the distinguished British biologist ConradHal (C.H.) Waddington Ph.D. had his academic career temporarily interrupted when he became involved in operations research for the Royal Air Force Coastal Command. The...