Wabbit season? No, pilot season!

Pilots,

Please join me in congratulating newly-winged U.S. Private Pilot Patrick C., who soared to victory in Cessna 17J with DPE Tom Hamm. Nice job, Patrick!



Blue Skies,

- Mike

Hiding an Airplane Factory

Some great old WW2 shots of the Lockheed Aircraft Plant in Burbank.

From Think or Thwim:

During World War II the Army Corps of Engineers needed to hide the Lockheed Burbank Aircraft Plant to protect it from a Japanese air attack. They covered it with camouflage netting and trompe l’oeil to make it look like a rural subdivision from the air.

Before:



After:

A wrench in the gears...

Pilots,

Please bear with us while we sort out a few logistical problems, to wit:

Cessna 1ES had a starter fail prior to a checkride. We removed the starter from Cessna 17J due to lack of available replacement parts. Cessna 17J has been down since awaiting a shipment of a replacement starter.



CFI Arty has left to push towards his commercial flying career. We are hiring 2 CFIs to replace him, because he was that great. Blue Skies, Arty! Students affected by his departure, please contact the office to see who fits best.

CFI Availability in general has been poor recently, with Alex on vacation, and assorted CFIs taking time off for summer -- apologies to those affected! We intend to improve our line-up mightily.

Cessna 08V completed her 100hr inspection last week



Things are otherwise normal around the ranch -- Happy Flying!

- Mike