Feb 21, 2020 – Still Learning
I learned a few things recently that I want to share with PA30 owners. How to re-install a nose bonnet on a PA30 the right way, and how to diagnose…
Feb 20, 2020 – Successful 2nd Flight!
It’s Thursday morning and I went into work early. The plan was to leave after lunch to go put another two hours on the airplane at full power. I’m feeling…
Feb 19, 2020 – Successful Return to Flight!!
First Flight: Lots of new things going on in the airplane. New equipment; major maintenance; all new procedures and several modified ones just for the break-in period. The fact that…
Feb 18, 2020 – Flying in the morning!!
Test Flight Scheduled for 9am tomorrow morning. New procedures being reviewed for the run-up and mag check using the new electronic ignition. Paul is still on the road, but Ralph…
Feb 11, 2020 – Dying Inside!!
Ok – so the title is a little melodramatic. I am sitting here in my living room looking out on the C&D canal over my beautiful deck. That very desk…
Feb 9, 2020 – Exciting Developments
Note of appreciation: Josh and others. Thank you for the feedback I’ve been getting on this blog. It is encouraging to see that what I write occasionally has value. What…
Jan 30, 2020 – Success is Inevitable
Success is inevitable – if you don’t give up….. N833DF is ready to go! I haven’t flown it yet because my A&P had a medical issue at the last minute.…
Jan 21, 2020 – Four Airplanes
Hey everyone. I’ve been really busy instructing – guiding discovery really – in the Gulfstream G280 these past few days. I have the rest of the week to wrap this…
Jan 12, 2020 – Anticipation Update
Yesterday Bev and I had the chance to get out of the house for a few hours. We were trying to figure how how to make a nice romantic day…
Jan 9, 2020 – Waiting for N833DF
Yes – I’m still waiting for my airplane. I had been hoping to fly in December, but one of the fuel controllers didn’t get overhauled properly, or was jarred in…