What do you do about engine and prop work, its like pulling teeth to get things like constant speed prop overhaul manuals, if you subscribe then its thousands a year. I think the same goes for lycoming engines, luckily I was able to get ahold of the lycominb direct drive manaul but the parts seem to be problematic to buy (at least affordably)

For those that know, how much more difficult is it to get an A&P vs a repairmans cert? I have heard the IA is not to bad as its just a computer test so if your good at tests it much better