The Newsletter of your Cessna Pilot's Society

Volume VIII issue 6.0, June 2020

CPS Newsletter : 

June 2020 Issue

CPS Get Together Cancelled.

The Forum Board in conjunction with our host James Atnip announced the 2020 Gathering has been cancelled in light of the restrictions imposed by the Covid-19 Crisis.

The Forum Board Directors' announcement can be viewed HERE

 

The Coronavirus issues have presented unprecedented challenges.  Even though things are starting to ease up, we realize that everyone has taken a tough body blow.  Many of us have lost loved ones, some have faced major lifestyle changes, financial hardship, and a once secure future has been called into question for many.   Despite this the tone on the CPS Forums remains upbeat and optomistic for the greater part.  This speaks to the depth and character of those that form the backbone of our Society.

This brings out either your best, or less.  An opportunity to shine for most everyone reading along here.

We salute those who are able to assist in their communities, and thank them for thinking beyond themselves.

Destinations:

Included below please find some stories, some pictures, and some inspiration just when such is exactly what is needed.  Thanks go to your fellow Members, and to you!

When you post your stories and your flights, you are filling that otherwise ‘empty’ airplane with eager passengers who are admiring your skills and loving the freedom.  Sharing the ride, your expertise, and the experience is the essence of CPS.  We learn, and soar skyward, as one.

 

 

https://www.cessna-pilots.net/forums/Attachments/usergals/2020/03/full-779-20013-581c8899_e062_402c_bb30_c19e635ea4d6.jpeg

 

https://www.cessna-pilots.net/forums/Attachments/usergals/2020/04/full-834-20249-img_8355.jpg

 

https://www.cessna-pilots.net/forums/Attachments/usergals/2020/04/full-5604-20315-8f33716c_a69e_493e_a882_acf1b05d3a6b.jpeg

 

https://www.cessna-pilots.net/forums/Attachments/usergals/2020/04/full-6371-20343-e5ed5542_0574_4b7b_b4ee_0546097c4a20.jpeg

 

https://www.cessna-pilots.net/forums/Attachments/usergals/2020/04/full-5730-20431-26781567_f049_4457_8485_519e25182131.jpeg

https://www.cessna-pilots.net/forums/Attachments/usergals/2020/04/full-5730-20431-26781567_f049_4457_8485_519e25182131.jpeg

 

https://www.cessna-pilots.net/forums/Attachments/usergals/2020/04/full-76-20450-p1030302_small.jpg

 

https://www.cessna-pilots.net/forums/Attachments/usergals/2020/04/full-76-20455-p1030363_small.jpg

 

https://www.cessna-pilots.net/forums/Attachments/usergals/2020/04/full-6062-20466-94559698_2504290716504406_427939980048859136_n.jpg

 

 

 

A Chinese Curse:   “May you live in interesting times”…..

While many folks are having trouble keeping current, medical certificates and inspections are expiring at the end of every month, and the FAA is giving SOME ground depending on your operation.  Read SFAR Issued re- Covid-19.  Read it carefully as there are lots of potholes.  Also check w/ your insurance provider before operating beyond the stated original limits of your medical, currency, etc. 

https://www.cessna-pilots.net/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/404380/sfar-issued-re-covid-19-includes-time-extensions#Post404380

EAA take:

https://eaa.org/eaa/news-and-publications/eaa-news-and-aviation-news/news/04-30-2020-FAA-SFAR-Covers-Commercial-and-Public-Interest-Needs-but-Misses-Recreational-Flying

AOPA take:

https://aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2020/april/29/faa-special-rule-extends-many-operating-privileges-to-june-30

AOPA Flowchart

https://download.aopa.org/advocacy/2020/Visio_SFAR_Flowchart_6_Do_the_SFARs_provisions_apply_to_me.pdf?_ga=2.176519331.701999597.1588423667-1903931859.1586292361

Op Ed:

Flying Much?
Many folks are under a mandated ‘Stay at Home’ order. Others have been advised to socially distance to help stop the spread.   The latter group can and is flying, but the flying has changed (for now). We don’t want to rust away or allow this pandemic to ride rough over every facet of our lives. 

Your Fellow Members have been sharing their flights, and their stay-at-home strategies in their usual friendly manner.  Folks that care about you are not huddling behind drawn curtains, but are instead waiting it out in a manner they’ve deemed appropriate.   Stay strong people, keep your mind in the game if you cannot fly just now.  Remember to take care of those you can.

Now more than ever, flights count.  Humanitarian flying is one of the areas that have had some time requirements temporarily extended. it’s a great time to be sharing your love of flight while doing something decent for a world that has taken a few body blows of late. 

 

Discussions on our Forums: 

Spirited discussion is never short in supply on the CPS Forums.  The only thing that could make it better is your participation.    Civil, welcoming, and fully in keeping with the idea of sharing while maintaining the current social distancing recommendations.   Join in …

 

172

Showing C-FIND some love:

https://www.cessna-pilots.net/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/381729/showing-c-find-some-love#Post381729

https://www.cessna-pilots.net/forums/Attachments/usergals/2020/04/full-6371-20398-04371012_5a39_4c42_804a_24b154ba231d.jpeg

182

Interior Colour Choices: Modern or Traditional (with style)

https://www.cessna-pilots.net/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/404345/interior-color-stay-in-the-60-s-or-go#Post404345

https://www.cessna-pilots.net/forums/Attachments/usergals/2020/05/full-6446-20501-cce14065_afb2_4af2_833b_54713136844a.jpeg

https://www.cessna-pilots.net/forums/Attachments/usergals/2020/04/full-76-20440-n3963dinteriorpanel.jpg

Gear Squat Switch Check:

https://www.cessna-pilots.net/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/404335/gear-squat-switch-check#Post404335

 

AirTex Upholstery Assemblies

https://www.cessna-pilots.net/forums/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/Number/366669/gonew/1/airtex-upholstery-assemblies#UNREAD

 

https://www.cessna-pilots.net/forums/Attachments/usergals/2020/05/full-7611-20565-center_console.jpg

 

Annual Woes:

https://www.cessna-pilots.net/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/404006/annual-woes#Post404006

Lazy Flap Selector

https://www.cessna-pilots.net/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/402207/lazy-flap-selector-needle#Post402207

HD Nose Gear

https://www.cessna-pilots.net/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/401928/182-heavy-duty-nose-gear#Post401928

Voltage Regulator Recommendations

https://www.cessna-pilots.net/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/385808/new-voltage-regulator-recommendation#Post385808

PPONK is now NorthPoint

https://www.cessna-pilots.net/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/397314/pponk-is-now-northpoint#Post397314

210

Surefly Ignition

https://www.cessna-pilots.net/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/403685/surefly-ignition#Post403685

Flap Indicator Follow-Up

https://www.cessna-pilots.net/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/404245/flap-indicator-follow-up-cable#Post404245

520 Power Settings (with no place to go)

https://www.cessna-pilots.net/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/404365/520-power-settings-with-no-where-to-go#Post404365

Emergency Gear Extension Boot

https://www.cessna-pilots.net/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/403898/emergency-gear-extension-boot#Post403898

https://www.cessna-pilots.net/forums/Attachments/usergals/2020/04/full-71-20359-be3e168d_4264_47b4_a7ea_b01a6e3356f7.jpeg

Cost of Spar Inspections

https://www.cessna-pilots.net/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/403408/cost-of-spar-inspection-cleaning#Post403408

Vitatoe/Summit/Atlantic Aero 550

https://www.cessna-pilots.net/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/378912/vitatoe-atlantic-aero-summit-550-items#Post378912

Other Aircraft:

Some of our CPS brethren mentor and ‘assist’ in some fairly sexy projects.  On personal builds they are the seasoned pros, or the grunts, or both.  On the school projects, they are often positive influences on America’s youth.

They’re worthy of some ink.  Checking in this month:

Onex

https://www.cessna-pilots.net/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/404787/onex#Post404787

https://www.cessna-pilots.net/forums/Attachments/usergals/2020/05/full-6110-20569-bd9456cb_813a_4fc1_ae0f_8313049498e9.jpeg

 

Eagles Nest Project RV-12

https://www.cessna-pilots.net/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/319398/eagles-nest-rv-12#Post319398

https://www.cessna-pilots.net/forums/usergals/2018/02/full-213-11824-full_6110_11822_dc543c74.jpg

 

Swift

https://www.cessna-pilots.net/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/404458/swift#Post404458

https://www.cessna-pilots.net/forums/Attachments/usergals/2020/05/full-7611-20478-20180226_195611.jpg

 

Pilot Skill:

Difference between direct and track

https://www.cessna-pilots.net/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/404701/what-s-the-difference-between-direct-and-track#Post404701

Dumped just short of Charlie by ATC

https://www.cessna-pilots.net/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/403578/dumped-by-atc-just-short-of-class-c#Post403578

Report When Established

https://www.cessna-pilots.net/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/401980/report-when-established#Post401980

New Pilot Questions We Should Have Asked

https://www.cessna-pilots.net/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/402849/new-pilot-questions-we-should-have-asked#Post402849

 

Maintenance

(Editor:  It’s been a terrific month for in-depth Q/A on Maintenance issues, and these links are representative. Many more on the website and it’s worth your time.  Though many are under quarantine and stay-at-home mandates, no one is ignoring their airplane.  Nicely done folks!)

Is it Really Risky Business?

https://www.cessna-pilots.net/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/402731/is-it-really-risky-business#Post402731

Which Battery?

Which Battery

https://www.cessna-pilots.net/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/403941/which-battery#Post403941

External Power Plug Relay Removal

https://www.cessna-pilots.net/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/386105/external-power-plug-relay-removal#Post386105

Fuel Bowl Drain Leak

https://www.cessna-pilots.net/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/403667/fuel-bowl-drain-leak#Post403667

https://www.cessna-pilots.net/forums/Attachments/usergals/2020/04/full-6316-20328-img_1350.jpg

Cabin Door Hinge Pin Replacement

https://www.cessna-pilots.net/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/403184/210-cabin-door-hinge-pin-replacement#Post403184

Cessna/Borg Clock

https://www.cessna-pilots.net/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/403733/cessna-borg-clock#Post403733

Swinging a Compass w/ GPS

https://www.cessna-pilots.net/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/403516/swinging-a-compass-using-a-gps#Post403516

SAIB Engine Camshaft Gear Replacement

https://www.cessna-pilots.net/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/403033/saib-engine-camshaft-gear-tooth-fracture#Post403033

The Dreaded Push To Talk Yoke Button

https://www.cessna-pilots.net/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/403296/ptt-button#Post403296

https://www.cessna-pilots.net/forums/Attachments/usergals/2020/04/full-6688-20262-555cbefa_edb8_4971_8f99_48e15d2da04c.jpeg

 

Engine Mount Corrosion

https://www.cessna-pilots.net/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/402306/182-engine-mount-corrosion#Post402306

Fuel Selector Locked on BOTH

https://www.cessna-pilots.net/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/404018/fuel-selector-locked-on-both#Post404018

Battery Tender Questions

https://www.cessna-pilots.net/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/343739/battery-tender-question#Post343739

 

Blowing Oil out on Startup

https://www.cessna-pilots.net/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/404793/blowing-out-oil-on-startup#Post404793

 

 

Avionics:
Vnav in the Garmin GTN

https://www.cessna-pilots.net/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/404232/vnav-in-the-garmin-gtn#Post404232

Avidyne Training Videos

https://www.cessna-pilots.net/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/402281/avidyne-ifd-training-videos#Post402281

iPAD Stylus/Pencil?

https://www.cessna-pilots.net/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/400573/anyone-using-an-ipad-stylus-pencil#Post400573

 

Never Again:

Flight Review w/ a Snag (one of our own offers a learning opportunity)

https://www.cessna-pilots.net/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/404529/judys-not-so-excellent-adventure#Post40452933

 

Do Not Hold the Ejection Seat Handle for Support

https://www.cessna-pilots.net/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/403259/do-not-hold-the-ejection-seat-handle-for-support#Post403259

https://dynaimage.cdn.cnn.com/cnn/q_auto,w_1100,c_fill,g_auto,h_619,ar_16:9/http%3A%2F%2Fcdn.cnn.com%2Fcnnnext%2Fdam%2Fassets%2F200413151653-01-france-ejection-investigation.jpg

Destinations:

While many are temporarily grounded, some folks are flying but taking those extra steps to ensure social distancing and meeting their responsibilities.   Their stories carry us along for the rides, their pictures warm our hearts.

Where did you fly today?
https://www.cessna-pilots.net/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/139442/255

 

 Cheap Avgas:

https://www.cessna-pilots.net/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/402496/cheap-avgas-minuteman#Post402496

Beach at KRAS is Open

https://www.cessna-pilots.net/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/404080/beach-at-kras-is-open#Post404080

https://www.cessna-pilots.net/forums/Attachments/usergals/2020/04/full-88-20393-img_1035.jpg

 

Rescue Doggie on the Ramp:  Where are we going?

https://www.cessna-pilots.net/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/403183/easter-xc-very-long#Post403183

 

https://www.cessna-pilots.net/forums/Attachments/usergals/2020/04/full-71-20247-93374444_250239832769118_6861238971511341056_n.jpg

 

 

Everyone reading here has a story to tell.   Travel, skill, maintenance, restoration and even tales of our mistakes allow everyone to learn. Let your voice be heard! 

 

 

“Wearing feelings on our faces while our faces took a rest
We walked across the fields to see the children of the West
But we saw a host of dark skinned warriors
Standing still below the ground
Waiting for battle…..”

--- Ikhnaton And Itsacon And Their Band Of Merry Men