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11-14-08
Happy Friday! Breakfast at
SCX. FAA News Happy Friday
everyone. And not a moment too
soon. Unfortunately the wx looks to be
a major factor in our weekend flying activities. Fog, rain and low ceilings today, changing
to snow flurries tomorrow afternoon and Sunday morning. Sounds like a great weekend to finish up
those pesky pilot performed preventative maintenance items we are allowed to
do. The Archer was in need of
an oil change, wash and some TLC after I somehow managed to log ~20hrs during
the past few weeks. You know how it
is, I might as well check everything under the hood while the cowling is off. Here is a
list of maintenance items pilots can perform on type certificated aircraft (FAR 43.3) : -
Remove, install and repair tires Fortunately, all nuts,
bolts, hoses and safety wires in the Archer’s engine compartment were in
place. Both belts (alt and AC) were
still in place. Brake fluid ok, lights
ok, lubed the flight controls… and my wonderful little airplane is just about
ready to bore more holes in the blue clear sky. Several are planning on
SCX for breakfast tomorrow. The hosts
will be serving those brave souls willing to battle the elements. The forecast isn’t looking favorable at the
moment, will just have to wait and see what develops. I suspect I’ll be spending the day in the
hangar spit-shining the rivets on my wings :). Some interesting and
timely news from our friends at the FAA. General
Aviation Safety Challenges 2008 - Part 2 Aircraft Icing - What every Pilot
should know A few months ago, the
Small Airplane Directorate released an informational article on density
altitude for distribution through various flying organizations. The article
gave pilots information that could help them improve their decision making
and piloting skills. As the busy summer flying season is behind us and
another winter season approaches, we wanted to discuss causes for accidents
in icing conditions, and provide information to help keep you safe this
winter.
Get
answers to questions like:What is the latest trend in icing related
accidents?What causes accidents in icing conditions?What should I know about
airplane icing certification?Can I use the autopilot in icing conditions?What
about Ice Contaminated Tailplane Stall (ICTS)?Where can I find more
information? For more information about this notice please contact: 11-11-08
Veterans Day! Happy Veterans Day to
those that served or are currently serving in the American Armed Forces. This is our opportunity to honor you and
your families for your service and sacrifice and thank you for our freedom! I got to spend some time
with the Archer yesterday afternoon.
No flying, just preventative maintenance stuff. I managed to remove
the cowling and give the engine a once-over.
Still looking for that pesky oil leak.
It’s just enough to keep a very thin shine on everything in the engine
compartment. I hope to finish
everything this afternoon (oil/filter change included). Stop and visit if you’re on the island. Mark Your Calendar: Saturday,
Nov 22, 2008 - Charlotte, NC.Rock Hill (UZA). PREMIER of CESSNA MOBILE
SHOWCASE Open House. Visit Cessna’s newest training partner Rock Hill
Aviation in the Charlotte area from 10 AM - 4PM - hosted by Rock Hill
Aviation, Eagle Aviation and Air Care Aviation Services, Inc. – Lunch and
beverages served. Preview Cessna’s NEW Mobile Showcase - Also will be
displaying the NEW Cessna 400 , along with 2008 C182 and C206 models - ALL
models feature G1000 with the new Garmin GFC700 autopilot, - simply the
BEST-IN-CLASS!! The enhanced ergonomics, design elegance and styling of the
2008 Cessna 350/400 cockpits have to be seen to be appreciated. Ernie Capone
252-977-1717
ecapone@aircareav.com
http://www.aircareav.com 11-10-08
Another wonderful weekend I hope everyone had a
great weekend and found opportunity to bore holes in the blue clear sky. I made a mad dash to Spruce on
Saturday. Needed a case of oil,
filters, quick drain gaskets, etc.
“Considering Spruce, Wanna go” was texted to a couple of flying
buddies as I was driving to the island.
Sorry for the short notice, but it didn’t take much arm twisting. Both were waiting at the hangar when I
arrived. Y’all know how much I
dislike turbulence. I filed GQO, HEFIN
and FFC to avoid going over the mountains and received V267 HRS V463 WOMAC
LOGEN Vectors to FFC. Off we go toward
cloud shrouded cumulogranite. My
little Archer wasn’t happy climbing to 8000’ within 20nm with 3 heavy
passengers. The air was not as
turbulent as expected, but that doesn’t mean it was smooth either. As we entered Class B, the extremely sexy
sounding female controller asked if she could vector me through downtown ATL,
over the big airport, then to FFC.
Like everyone else on the frequency, I would have done most anything
she asked. Over downtown ATL, over
the big airport with big iron landing on the left and departing on the
right. In the words of Bart Simpson,
“cool man”. Even at
5000’ the air was extremely unstable.
George was having a hard time keeping up, so I hand. Between keeping altitude, watching for
traffic, multiple heading changes, I was too busy to enjoy the sights. Very nice
x-wind landing at FFC, even if I say so myself. Winds were 270 14G21. It’s the first time I’ve been to FFC and
didn’t have to fight for a space in the pattern. We were it, everyone else stayed home. |
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