Cessna Pilots Society : April 2023
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CPS Newsletter :
April 2023 Issue
Welcome back to the Cessna Pilots Society Newsletter. A review of what's happening, great destinations, and discussions taking place on your CPS Forums. Throughout this Newsletter, note the items in 'highlights'. If everything has gone well, you should be able to hover your mouse over the highlighted text and 'click through' directly to the linked discussion. (we hope).
Because we're Member - driven, your participation is important. Lending your views, experience, insights, and opinions helps everyone appreciate and learn from these well rounded discussions. From places to visit to the beautiful sights, the way YOU fly, how you keep the airplane running well, and of course the people you meet along the way, There's a Forum looking for your participation. Click in, sign up, be part of it.
CPS 2023 Gathering in Jackson California: June 14-18!
Leisel and Eric Finley are hosting our 2023 gathering in Jackson CA. Clear your calander and make this event if at all possible. Everything you're read in the past, the pictures, the friendships forged? All true. The Finley's have a terrific itinerary planned. KJAQ will be our base of operations.
Rental Car Options as well as Hotels are being sorted out as this is typed. KJAQ and the surrounding area make for a beautiful venue, and the events the Finley's have arranged will ensure the non-pilots are glad to make the trip.
Sign Up HERE. 2023 Jackson CA CPS Gathering!
Destinations: Other
Sun n Fun has come and gone. Sun n Fun discussion/links/pix
Canada's Favorite Son heads to Orlando
Discussions on our Forums:
Engine-Out over Utah (comes out well):Engine Out over Utah
Note: Some excellent CRM lessons in the above. Included within the thread is an excellent play-by-play by the PIC.
172
Interior Heat Vents
Restoration of a 1960 172A (this is INSANELY cool)
177/Cardinal
Buddy's Cardinal Restoration (w pix)
some nice work being done here...
182
Engine Mount 182
TR182 vs 182 maintenance
210
210 Spar Update
210 Moulded Headliner
The EGT Question w/ no answers (excellent technical discussion)
Mountain High O2D2
Pilot Skill:
Fear of the Mountains
"X" Marks the Spot: (Cessna folks involved w/ Experimentals:
RV Anyone?
GHS Rans Project
Other Brands:
Jeff Axel's MU-2 (too cool Youtube Link)
Maintenance
Sick Pricing on a clamp
Carry Thru Spar Cleanup - 177
Baffling to say the least.
Wing Air Vents
Lacing Tape
Complying w/ Continental AD
Show us your Tool Drawers
External Power Diode Board (w pix)
Avionics:
The Progression of Navigation
Garmin's Gambit
AV30s on a Cardinal
General Topics:
Foggles
Insurance in the Age of the Bubble
Op Ed:
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!
" Some guys they just give up livingAnd start dying little by little, piece by pieceSome guys come home from work and wash upAnd go racin' in the street "
----B. Springsteen / Racin in the Streets / 1978
Your stories, ideas, and suggestions for this Newsletter are always welcome. PM any of the Forum Board Members w your thoughts.
The CPS Forum Board: Donald McDonald, Ryan Klems, Mike McRoberts, Eric Finley, Greg Wright.
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