Forgive my absence -- it's been a rather insane week. Let me take it from the top.
First -- a very belated congrats to U.S. Private Pilot Jim L., who scored his wings last Saturday in Cessna 68U with DPE Mark D.!
Way to go, Jim! (Sorry for the late shout-out :) )
Second, please join me in congratulating the newest IFR-rated pilot Peter T., who scored his blindfold today in Cessna 739 with DPE Mark D.
Nice work, Peter!!
Some maintenance faces:
Cessna 61Q completed her 100hr.
Cessna 68U will go under for 100hr on Friday
Cessna 739 is rocking a new set of magnetos from her 100hr
Cessna 94M is down for 100hr.
Cessna 63B is out touring the pacific northwest
Cessna 17J is due back this week or next. We had two squawks with her workmanship to iron out.
We have hired a new General Manager!
Pilots, when you're around the ranch next, please look for our new GM, Kevin Karr, who joins us from San Diego's MYF Montgomery field. Kevin was involved in their FAA Part 141 program, and will steward our own 141 program, which is due to gain FAA Agency Approval before the end of the year.
Kevin is a Commercial Pilot, loves flying, and most important, will be at the ranch daily to make sure our operations are run with the finesse they deserve. Kevin is a critical component in ensuring Fly Corona can continue growing smoothly as we start new endeavours such as our maintenance operation and continued growth of the fleet.
Welcome aboard, Kevin!
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We would like to have a BBQ and Ticket Raffle on Saturday November 5 -- We are tallying up the prizes and goodies, snacks, and someone threatened some old-school Nintendo on the hangar wall. Unbeatable! Come hang with us at the airport for snacks, drinks, pilots, and shenanigans!
Last chance to pad your chances at some cool pilot swag. Inquire with the office if you'd like a raffle ticket. :)
Stay East! A TFR tomorrow threatens your flying enjoyment with F-16s and paperwork! The Horror!
(okay, well, not the F-16s, that'd be sorta cool -- except for the part where they take your pilot certificates and run them through a paper shredder)
Los Angeles VIP TFR!
Foggy in the west, but nice in Corona! Grab some air!
Blue Skies,
- Mike
