Please join me in sending a universal jeer to all of Fly Corona's external aviation vendors, who have all decided that if it's worth doing, it's worth doing at least twice.
Cessna 08V has parts on order for her copilot door
Cessna 68U is back from the transponder shop, however, more parts are on order, and she will be going back next week (this will be visit #4 for her brand new transponder)
Cessna 20U has had her brakes redone
Cessna 04H is being pulled back from the avionics gurus at John Wayne, since they have no time to un-bungle their work this week. Expect her to return next week for more waiting. (visit #2)
Cessna 1ES will be down for Annual next week.
Cessna 17J is running just fine. Thanks, Julie!
Piper 85Y's aux fuel pump has been returned to its overhauler, who apparently did not understand that we require fuel pumps to not just make noise, but to also pump fuel. (visit 2) -- this one is particularly annoying since installation or removal of the pump is appx 6 hours of labor.
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My apologies for the continued irritating downtime we are plagued with, to all affected Pilots.
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In other, quasi-related news, since we have spent a large amount of time ferrying aircraft, the strain on the schedule has been redoubled, since our first choice is to send CFIs to do our dirty work. We are updating our rolodex of ferry pilots -- if you would like to help us ferry and reposition aircraft, and enjoy:
1. Free flight time
2. Possible free CFI time
3. New and interesting flights
4. The prospect of helping get our planes on the line faster, for great justice.
And you:
1. Hold at least a private pilot's license
2. Can fly on relatively short notice (< 2 hours)
3. Don't mind oddball flights (flights of two, short-hops to SNA, CCB, RAL, SMO or LGB airports, the occasional NORDO operation)
Then we'd love to get you in our list! Please drop an email to fly@flycorona.com with your information, and we'll add you to the list.
