Hi gang,
Not much to update in the past week. Cessna 04H completed her 100hr last night. We were able to field a squadron of people in the hangar from about 4pm to 10pm and knock the thing out. 04H is back on the line and feeling strong, with no cancellations! (a record for us)
Cherokee 08F will be receiving a new propeller this week. She was having trouble making static run-up (about 25 RPMs shy), and after some deliberation, we chose to blame the prop.
We will be adding a set of Jeppesen DVDs to the lending library for Private, Instrument, and Commercial. We find the Jeppesen videos to be a little dry, but the information is well presented and thorough. Run-time is about 10 hours for Private, and 10 hours for IFR/Commercial. Please let the office staff know if you are interested in borrowing a set.
As you know, we normally bill your account for the full value of a book, then credit it in full on its return -- since DVDs are prone to being scratched over time, we will be loaning out copies only, not originals. These copies will incur only a $30 refundable deposit to your account, credited on their return. (far better than the $300 retail it would incur otherwise)
In my own opinion, I find the Jepp DVDs better than the King or the Sporty's sets. We may make copies of the others in time, though, so look for those eventually.
Fuel prices are sneaking up again.. which may spell trouble for everyone. This time last year, 100LL AvGas was $2.29/gal. We are currently at $3.49 and likely on our way to $3.69 soon, with no end in sight. This $0.20/gal increase represents an increase in $1.20/hr to operate the C150s, and $1.60/hr to operate the C172s and PA-28. As a result, fuel surcharges may go to $4/$7 soon (from the current 3/5). We will post this event in the office if it occurs, so there will be no surprises. As soon as prices change, we will drop the surcharges promptly. (we hate them too!)
There is a rumor that Fly Corona! may be getting a Cirrus. More when I know it. :)
Blue Skies!
- Mike
