July 27, 2013 – Using eSTMP for AirVenture 2013
The e-STMP program is a web-based interface that does not include Safari in its compatibility listing. It works on the iPad, but did not work on the iPhone 4. The…
August 2, 2013 – Oshkosh – 2014 Camping List
Bev and I, based on a blog she read while still at Oshkosh this year, decided to write down all the things we had taken, and all those things we…
July 31, 2013 – Oshkosh – Departure Experience from tie-down
Details of Frank’s PA30 departure from Oshkosh – Days before I requested a reservation for 8am on Wednesday. I recorded a reservation number on the iPad by snapping a picture…
Aug1, 2013 – Oshkosh write up. Planned blogs for wrapping up the experience
Here is a list of what I plan to discuss later today and tomorrow. I’ll use this as my own reference to better prepare for next year. The flying was…
July 28, 2013 – Oshkosh – Arrival Experience to tie-down
This flight was pretty cool. Jeff, a friend of his (via texting) and I were talking through strategies for dealing with the anticipated low clouds and IFR at Oshkosh the…
June 30, 2013 Simulator Work
Spent my day working in the basement on the simulator room. Hung about 10 sheets of drywall successfully, based on what I learned watching Scot. Cleaned up the work area…
June 29, 2013 Update on Tail Beacon
I had promised an update on the broken tail lens issue that led me to replace a working strobe light system with a new Whelen replacement. You can see the…
June 14, 2013 Motorcycle Maintenance
Outstanding. Diamond Motor Sports has been taking care of my goldwing for 10 years or so. I added two other bikes for them to take care of, and asked them…
June 16, 2013 Grounded by a broken lens
You can see here my redneck approach to waxing the tail of the Twin Comanche. While I was doing this, I found the strobe lens atop the vertical stabilizer had…
May 14, 2013 Seaplane trip almost has a sad ending
I manage PHIs Energy Management Teams as well as the Network Operations Center staffs, and this Monday morning I was headed to Melbourne, Florida for a GE Technical Users Conference.…