Feb 8, 2015 Upcoming posts
I’ve been distracted trying to deal with a cold since the 23rd, so I haven’t done much with the book project, nor the blogs. In fact, I felt bad even…
Jan 27, 2015 – PA30 is Back!! Details on the last set of test flights
I noted on my last post that I was hoping to wrap up the paint project with the aileron replacement up at Dutchland Aero in Smoketown. Well – I believe…
Jan 16, 2015 – Piedmont Update and PA30 Paint Finale?
Piedmont Update: Just coming off of a difficult two day trip. I was with an good Captain and Flight Attendant, but this was the first time I’d flown with each.…
January 12, 2015 – Low IFR and landings in Dash 300’s
Problem Identified: Last week I had a few 300 landings I wasn’t happy with. I don’t get to fly the larger airplanes as much as the 100’s, and that is…
January 2, 2015 – Piedmont’s Schedule
The excitement of test flying the PA30 is on hold. We’ve found for sure that the left aileron was warped in the process of re-skinning it. An entirely new aileron…
December 4, 2014 – Day Three of Flight Testing
I’m just coming off of an awesome Piedmont trip with low IMC, DCA airspace, and excellent approach opportunities in the DASH. I am better able to take full advantage of…
December 2, 2014 – The lowest of the low
I am absolutely high on this job. The most inexperienced Captains have valuable lessons to teach, and the ability to motivate the crew to perform. I am just off a…
November 30, 2014 – VFR to Florence
Flew out of Salisbury with a leisurely 10:40 am report. Several changes in Captains occurred due to canceled flights, and I don’t know what else. Ended up flying with an…
November 21, 2014 – Flight Test Day 2
Dealing with the logistics of arranging the next test series of test flights, I reviewed my calendar and emailed the two A&Ps up in Smoketown about my availability. When I…
November 19, 2014 – Flight Testing – Day #1
Flight testing – Day 1 Getting into and out of the 2400′ runway at Smoketown airport is a manageable concern. Per my previous post – I was up here picking…