Cessna Pilots Society 2017 Feb issue
| The Newsletter of your Cessna Pilot's Society | Volume V issue 2.0 February 2017 |
CPS Newsletter : 2017 February Issue
Fly-In Gathering Hotel and Sign Up Info!
Here's the prime Link! http://www.cessna-pilots.net/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=314333&page=all
Update on our Annual Gathering: June 21– 25, 2017. Mike Jesch has concluded negotiations w/ the host hotel for CA. You're going to want to make your reservations right away to secure your room. Here is the phone number: 714-739-5600. Mention you're with the Cessna Pilots Society group gathering headed by Mike Jesch to get our negotiated rate. DO it NOW (please).
The more the better, so start your planning. This is going to be fun. Poke your nose in on the conversation. Your airplane wants to take you someplace special.
Interesting Discussions on the CPS Forums:
Dual-Warning Units in Retractables
Dry Vacuum Pump Replacement Interval:
What Else at Engine Overhaul? :
http://www.cessna-pilots.net/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=313900&page=all
Few things as exciting as a CPS Member w/ new paint!
http://www.cessna-pilots.net/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=314783&page=all
The 'for real' no-shortcuts Annual Inspection
Non Cessnas have their own maintenance challenges. A tale from the dark-side....
D-Mag Maintenance: Don't push the limits
Garmin 430/530 acting odd. Keep alive battery?
IFR Radio Upgrade? (Avionics)
Economy ADSB Out:
A Little Panel Upgrade (The Squeeze is absolutely right-on! ) w/ before n after pix
P.S. Engineering 800/BT Decision...
Two Members' In-Flight Fire Final NTSB Report
Alton Bay NH. The 'Ice Runway'
http://www.cessna-pilots.net/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=317032#Post317032
Fun in Canada: w/ photos. There's a reason it is called the Great White North
Santa Monica Airport: Were We Sold Down the Pipe?
Signature FBO Dropped at John Wayne / AOPA and high FBO Fees
Fighter Pilots P.O.V. video
Trio Autopilot
New Members!
We at CPS really enjoy welcoming our New Members. You have found your way here, now take a moment to say hello. Our 'Introduce Yourself' spot is specifically targeted towards new Members of our CPS family. Take a moment to let us know a bit about yourself whether you've been on the sidelines or just arrived. You'll find a warm welcome, and a kindred spirit throughout the Membership.
The New Guys: Some new Members again took the time to say their first hello and were warmly welcomed. If YOU are new or maybe have just been lurking anonymously for a while, consider putting up your first post of introduction and feel easy about joining in the conversation.
Chad Hall from TX http://www.cessna-pilots.net/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=316433&page=all
David Hill from FL http://www.cessna-pilots.net/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=316533#Post316533
Douglas Myers from MONTANA! http://www.cessna-pilots.net/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=317083#Post317083
Op Ed: Winter's Grip and a Pilot's Gripe
Winter weather can mean less flying.....
Cold, the need for a pre-heat, more cold, the threat of icing for those traveling IFR, all compound to make winter ops some of our most challenging. Maybe you were fortunate and only had to delay or refuse one or two flights. For some of us, we've been forced to sit idle on the ground sometimes for a couple weeks at a stretch.
While it is easy to dismiss a two week layoff as perhaps not impacting one's bag of flight skills, there may be times when two weeks removed is all it takes to remove the keen edge of currency. If you were ultra sharp current when you were forced to sit on the sidelines waiting for the weather to improve, you're likely good to go when the sun finally breaks free. If you were not perhaps as sharp as you might have been before sitting on the bench for a while, go forth when the weather breaks with special care.
Legal to fly is not the same as proficient. Keep your head in the game, and maybe get together with a good instructor or perhaps fly that first flight with a pilot friend who has been keeping sharp. Use good judgment as you hone those recently dormant skills.
Once current, get sharp! Find a day w/ some crosswinds and give yourself a workout w/ your favorite CFI. That razor's edge of talent that is your personal goal is within reach. Come Spring, you'll be the pilot everyone knows has been keeping sharp and potent. March 21st is just around the corner.
Hope to see you all at the GTG come June!
CPS is also on Facebook! Thanks to Lisa Frankewich for heading up this effort. Stop by and remember to hit the 'like' button.
https://www.facebook.com/CessnaPilotsSociety?fref=ts
CPS Shirts and Logo-Wear: are available on-line direct buy from our vendor. You get these direct and at a negotiated discount.
Free Manuals..
Marvel-Schebler/Precision Carburetors: Troubleshooting manuals and service bulletins for Marvel-Schebler carburetors were available free at the time of this posting. The Forum Board strongly recommends that you consider downloading the documents appropriate to your airplane to your permanent aviation library at your first opportunity.
Cessna Corporate is continuing to offer parts manual downloads for many models on their website. We encourage you to download and safeguard a copy of these vital records so that you’ll always have them available. A thumb-drive kept in the airplane for use during your travels might be a good idea.
https://support.cessna.com/custsupt/csupport/newlogin.jsp
These Manuals have gone through periods where they have become unavailable without notice.. The current link "https://support.cessna.com/custsupt/csupport/newlogin.jsp" seems to be up and running again..Your Forum Board will try to keep the links updated with your help. Please help us keep the Membership apprised .
The Forum Board again would like to emphasize the importance of securing your own personal download. Relying on off-site hosting for such critical documents may not be 100% reliable. We suggest you protect your interests by downloading a copy to your own personal aviation library.
Continental Engine Manuals: Continental has made available many engine manuals for free download. Your Forum Board encourages every owner/operator to take advantage of this resource.
Special thanks as always: to those that take the time to share experience and counsel on our forums. Your generosity of self sets the CPS standard.
---Your CPS Forum Board
Jeff Chipetine, Lisa Frankewich, Pedro Giralt, Mike Jesch, Tom Mallon, Steve Snyder, Don Tedrow
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