Santa anas?

Pilots!

A whole bunch of nothing going on lately, but the winds are finally providing some cause for discussion.

The Santa Ana winds typically arrive in autumn and will cause winds to blow offshore -- meaning we favor runway 7 at Corona, a wild and woolly approach that can challenge the best pilots in high wind speeds -- the trees west of the runway throw up a litany of air pockets that you get to fight through.

I always recommend pilots get some landings in on runway 7 when the wind conditions favor it -- it's great practice, and keeps you on your toes!



In other news...

Cessna 630 completed a 100hr

Cessna 68U completed a 100hr

Cessna 739 has eaten 3 tachometers. We do not understand why. She seems to be holding for the moment.

Cessna 17J isn't bothering anyone

Skylane 073 is cruising

Bonanza 11N has had her yoke "pinned" in place now, no more loosy-goosy yoke bar with the Vee up.



There was a power outage at the airport yesterday, which killed the lights and our Monty-Hall voiced AWSS weather station. (so, some bad, some good) It also coincided with our complete network rewiring project. Some of the office PCs may be out of service until we complete the reconfiguration.

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We are moving to a "phased" maintenance approach with our planes. You may see 4-hour slices of "maintenance" on the schedule at the last minute -- this will be us getting an advance look at engine, airframe, and wings, each in 4-hour increments. The idea will be to minimize downtime at the 100hr/annual inspections, which often run into 3 days or more.

That's all I know at the moment.

Blue Skies,

- Mike

Mooooovie nite!

Pilots!

When the weather is this gloomy, how on earth can you get a proper aviation fix?

Watch a movie in an aircraft hangar, that's how. :)

Join us this evening for "The Flyboys" -- which is apparently quite good.

Two boys from a small town find their courage tested when they accidentally stow away aboard an airplane owned by the mob.

Jason and Kyle, friends from different sides of the track, become embroiled in the adventure of their lives when they discover a mysterious airplane at the local airport. The boys sneak aboard for a look but are forced to hide in the luggage compartment when two men climb aboard. Soon they find themselves airborne over the open Arizona desert. After hours in the air the boys unwittingly uncover a bomb in the luggage compartment. But when they burst into the cabin to report their discovery, they find that everyone on board has bailed out. The boys must now take the controls and land the plane themselves. But their troubles are only just beginning...

Sounds like fun! As usual, Bobby A's restaurant will offer snacks and a great burger+soda deal on their tasty Landmark burger. We'll be convening at 6:30 this evening at Bobby A's! The movie will likely start at 7:15 or so.

Experienced movie-goers suggest bringing a chair pad if you have one, as this movie runs nearly 2 hours. :)

...hope to see you there!



In other news...

Cessna 630 is in the radio shop for a new, permanent intercom installation. No more black box to kick around.

Cessna 68U has a new starter.

Cessna 739 completed her 100hr.

Cessna 17J is cruising.

Skylane 073 is not bothering anybody. Thanks, 073!

Bonanza 11N has had her baffling re-sealed to promote lower CHT's.



Great weather for some actual IMC -- today should be the last of the fog.. and we'll return to our lovely heatlamp real soon.

Blue Skies!

- Mike