Pilots,
Please join me in congratulating US Private Pilot Colin Y. on the successful completion of his Private Pilot checkride!
Colin was flying our own 17J, and this is her first. Amongst the blustery weather and storms in the vicinity, Colin prevailed with DPE Tom Hamm to score his wings. Well done, Colin!
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In other news,
Cessna 17J has had new main tires installed. (her first new shoes)
Cessna 20U had her oil filter attachment bracket replaced and reinforced.
Cessna 08V is likely to go down for 100hr this week.
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Great comments on the departure puzzle from last week. The official word, which most of you agreed with, is that the question is worded in a tricky fashion -- since the propeller of an aircraft works against the air, and not against the ground, a conveyor belt cannot counteract the forward thrust of the motor, therefore the wheels will free-spin while the aircraft departs normally - rendering the conveyor belt useless and powerless to "move in the opposite direction at the exact speed"
That one made my head hurt. Nice analyses and commentary -- it seems I wasn't the only one with an exercised brain. :)
Blue Skies!
- Mike
