Please join me in congratulating the newest Private Pilot in the world, one pilot Pat M., who shrugged off the 40kt winds Saturday afternoon and scored some wings with DPE Mark D in Cessna 739
Way to go, Pat!
I know a bunch of things:
Cessna 61Q has joined the fleet to fill in where 630 abruptly left off. We are refurbishing her interior (headliner is on its way), however, she is perfectly flyable while we do these improvements. 61Q is flying now for the same rate as 630. Nice!
Cessna 68U is partying on her new motor.
Cessna 739 isn't bothering anyone. We are going to experiment with an LED landing light, since 739 eats them like skittles.
Cessna 63B is cruising.
Cessna 17J returns to Corona this week, however, we have decided to just complete a mechanical refurbishment. This will mean new interior, some cosmetic tweaks, and maybe an engine overhaul, depending on timing. Downtime is expected at 2-4 weeks. Sorry pilots. :/
Bonanza 11N is cruising.
We are still shopping.
It's time for another SoCal TRACON tour! This time, it is hoped that we can get some non-naturalized folks into the mix.
First, the plan is now Monday, May 23, on-site near MCAS Miramar. As last time, we will conduct a fly-in to Montgomery field (KMYF) and shuttle folks from the terminal.
If you can make it and are not currently a US Citizen, please contact Bob M, our TRACON host immediately at skylord@cox.net to make any necessary arrangements.
The last trip was a 4-hour romp through SoCal, chatting with the actual controllers, and a frank exchange of ideas about how the pilot-controller interface works. It is amazingly great insight into SoCal Approach, the busiest airspace in the world, and the hundreds of controllers who make it possible.
Highly recommended!
More as I know it -- it's getting warm again, and quick! You know what that means... hangar movie nights are due to be rekindled soon. :)
Blue Skies,
- Mike
