CPS Newsletter : 

May 2023 Issue

Welcome back to Your 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!

We're fast coming up on the 2023 gathering in Jackson CA.  Some of our more thorough planners have even begun posting their proposed routings. 

A few more last moment folks have signed up and there's certainly room for more.  If you've attended one of these events, you know it's worth your time. If you have not, it is time.

Rental Car Options ,

Hotels

Sign Up HERE. 2023 Jackson CA CPS Gathering!

 

Destinations: Other

"Chicago"  Fred Larson's words and terrific camera work take us on a visit to Chicago

Discussions on our Forums:
 

The Weirdest Thing You've Seen from the Air?  From 'floating mountains', to traffic snarls, to whales and other oddities

182

Baffles I

Baffles II

Can this be done? (extended fuel)

O-470 Overhaul Blog
 

210

FIKI 210 Windshield Plate

O2 System Leak

Temp Needle Stuck
 

Pilot Skill:

Hot Engine Starts

Never Again:   Sadly, the Never Again header is busy this month.  Be careful folks!

U-206 In-Flight Breakup
Video Link

C182 In-Flight Breakup (unconfirmed)


182 Crash Langley Canada

Maintenance

Dual Warning Unit
(Be sure to access Mark Z's pictures on his private account listed in the thread!)

Avionics: 

JPI Oil Pressure Anomaly

G5 Pitch Adjustment

General Topics:

"Courtesy", the lost art of being civilized....

No, we don't have a category for courtesy.  The people who populate and read CPS just have it sewn into their DNA as do most Aviators, so we don't need a courtesy category.  There are exceptions, and this month we've got two 'sad' posts that touch on this most basic of characteristics.

PSA-Airline Boarding Etiquette

Cirrus Vision Jet - Blasted

My New Website (Light on Paper - Dan Downing)

FAA Registration Renewals: a moving target  FAA Registration Renewals continue to vassilate.  Checked yours recently?

Trevor Jackson: Idiot Stunt

Family Through the Years:

We're fortunate in many cases to be able to share our flights with Family and Friends.   A couple 'legacy' pix out of the hundreds that have been shared over time... 

The People we take with us are our responsibility.   We embrace their faith and conduct ourselves in a manner that is deserving of that trust.

Op Ed:  

Special Mention:   CPS Member Dan Downing's 'Light on Paper' website.  One of the most inspirational places to 'land'.  Dan's work is transportive in the most literal sense, taking the fortunate viewer on a complete in-person journey.  His work and contributions to our CPS home over the years have brought tremendous joy, and allowed us to share in his vision of 'Light on Paper'.   We are grateful for such a clear window into a decent soul.

This is worth your visit.    "Light On Paper" LINK (Click HERE)

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.