Aircraft Maintenance: What to check after a smoky flight

Aircraft Maintenance: What to check after a smoky flight

General Aviation Oct 19, 2026

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Our flight to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in Wisconsin this year included some extensive instrument conditions, with visibility frequently less than one statute mile in dense smoke from the Canadian wildfires. What we found after landing surprised us—and changed how we maintain our aircraft.


Originally published at aopa.org.

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