Made it.

Whew. New pictures of Cessna 630 are forthcoming -- I notice the one we have is not too flattering.



For now, however, some sleep.

Blue Skies,

- Mike

I'd like to buy a vowel...

Pilots,

We have secured a Cessna 150. At last. And she's fun!

Please meet Cessna 11630, a Cessna 150L, decked out with a KX155 digital radio (same as 1ES) and on her way to Corona. Cessna 630 will be available for rental at $59/hr.



Cessna 630 joins us from Mineral Point, WI (KMRJ) -- and when I asked the CFIs if they would like to ferry a 95kt plane back, the laughter was simply indescribable in both its volume and derision -- So I'm doing this flight personally.

We're already at Roswell, NM (KROW) via KMRJ-KLWD-KMPR-KDUX-KROW -- with a top groundspeed of 117kt, and a low of 66kt (ouch), the winds are odd today, but generally favorable. With luck and only modest headwinds, she might just make it for Monday bookings.



Some interesting facts so far:

Typical cruise speed MIAS: 110-115mph @ 6500'
Typical fuel burn: 6.1 gph
NM so far: 887nm
NM to go: 652nm
Flight time: 8.3 hours
Fuel used: 50.9 gallons
Total travel time: departed KMRJ 9:30am CST, arrived KROW 9:30pm MST (11 hours)
Total aircraft sighted on trip so far: 1, near Dubuque, IA.
States overflown: WI, IA, MS, KS, NE, OK, TX, NM
Last state where I had feeling in my butt: IA

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Blue Skies!

- Mike
(from Roswell, NM)

Calm seas

Pilots,

Just not a lot to report around the ranch lately. Here are a few things I know:

Cessnas 04H, 17J, and 25R completed their pitot-static and transponder checks.

Cessna 04H has had some avionics repair work done.

Cessna 68U has had some transponder repair work done.

Cessna 20U is down for 100hr inspection.



June gloom is approaching. Overcast skies and haze will be the norm this summer. Early-AM pilots, be prepared for scrubbed flights. Typical burn-off is 10am or so, but it varies a lot.

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As summer approaches, it is common for us to accept linemen to help wash and fuel planes, and basically do all manner of grubby jobs. If you know someone interested in doing these chores for flight time, let the office know!



That's all that I know of. :)

Blue Skies,

- Mike