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Twelve point sockets will work on six point fastners, but not vice versa. You can get through first year fine with six points, but you will absolutely require them for second year helicopter and turbine classes. Most NAS hardware is twelve point, and for some reason helo and turbine designers...

Went through confederation college in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Have been working on the C130 Hercules since school with the Canadian Military.

I went through this program six years ago. Best way to start out is with mastercraft/craftsman until you find out where you will be working. There is a reason why the float plane mechanics have the cheap stuff. All sockets MUST be 12 point. If you get caught with an adjustable wrench or...

When I bought my house, the garage came with this oil furnace. It is not even close to being legal, with no impact protection, burner too close to the floor, and the oil pickup is a jerry can inside of the shop. I figure it is too much hassle to bring it up to code (especially with home...

Hey all Bought a house in Nova Scotia, came with a 30x28' garage. I am a aircraft mechanic in real life, and hope to start a kitplane in the next couple of months. I have a lot of questions about heating, electrical and insulation, so I will be digging through the forums alot. Looks like a...