The skies are getting bluer, the temps are rising. We've had a few interesting squawks lately, and of course, they all happen at once, defying our ability to fix them all promptly.
Cherokee 08F has a new battery installed, and now should start reliably.
Cessna 68U has a repaired right nav light.
Cessna 20U is down until further notice for a wonky copilot door latch, as well as the reattachment of the oil cooler. (since temps are rising) ETA is some time on Wednesday.
Cessna 04H has gone through 2 new Directional Gyros. The DG is not broken, there is an issue with the vacuum plumbing. 04H has full use of the AI, but the DG is currently in "Disco Stu" free-spinning mode. Do NOT allow yourself to be hypnotized by a spinning DG, as it will command you to fly direct to Las Vegas, and bet everything you own on number 4 at roulette!
Cessna 04H will be undergoing 100hr inspection on Wednesday evening. No downtime is expected.
Cessna 08V is behaving just lovely. Thanks 08V! Here's a random action shot in her honor.
Fly Corona! has been approved to acquire a Cessna 172SP/G1000. This is apparently the easy part. We are awaiting insurance quotes for the monster, and if all goes well, we might be 2 weeks away from glass panel goodness. Still some number crunching to go, and some final financial wrangling to derive the correct rental price, but we think we can be highly competitive, as is our fashion. Stay tuned!
I would like to say that the folks at Cessna have been an absolute pleasure to work with. I wish buying a new car was as professional and respectful a dealing. A class act all the way.
Blue Skies!
- Mike
