Please join me in congratulating the newest US Private Pilot in the world, one Pilot Jim P., who soared to victory yesterday in Cessna 739 with DPE Mark D.
This feat is doubly impressive given a last-minute aircraft change for maintenance, proving that he can fly anything -- bring it on! Way to go, Jim!
In other news,
Cessna 630 is cruising around.
Cessna 68U may be pulled from the bench to alleviate schedule crunch issues. This may happen as soon as tomorrow (Monday). She will have numerous improvements, including interior, glass, and her second navcom reinstalled. We are debating paint too, but will try her as-is for the time being.
Cessna 739 makes pilots and takes names.
Cessna 1ES has made a maintenance face at us, and we have grounded her to investigate. Downtime TBD.
Cessna 17J is partying.
Cessna 25R is still waiting on gear door repair. ETA remains at 2-4 weeks.
Bonanza 11N decided to spend the week in Catalina after an exhaust manifold failure. We expect her back and shiny on Wednesday.
We are pursuing leads on a Baron or Duchess, as well as a 182. All of these would be for club duty.
We are seeking another C150 for flight school duty.
If you have a PAPER pilot certificate, please understand that it turns into a pumpkin on March 31. If you still have one of these, you must exchange it for a plastic one, which will cost you $2. You may register online, and the lead time is 7-10 days.
You may NOT pilot an aircraft on a paper pilot certificate after March 31.
Register here: FAA Airman Registry
There is a separate deadline for paper A&P mechanic certificates -- poke around the FARs or the FAA website to learn when that particular deadline is.
Strange weather -- check freezing levels if you plan to play in the clouds today!
Blue Skies!
- Mike
