Chock Talk – July 31, 2022
Chock Talk – July 31, 2022
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Ode to a ‘Coupe
If you’re at all like me, you spend a fair bit of time dream-scrolling on sites like Barnstormers or Trade-a-Plane, imagining all the adventures you could have if only you had the wherewithal or technical know-how to properly feed and care for your own plane. And if you’re really like me, it’s maybe more time …
New Member Orientation
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Local Legend – Gone West
Thanks to John Horan for passing this along – a story written by a son about his Mom, a local aviation legend. To All Friends and Family: It is with deep regret that I have to inform you that our original Flight School Boss and Airport Aficionado has flown to smoother air. Naomi Nierenberg passed away …
Chock Talk – May 31, 2022
Chock Talk – May 31, 2022
Unlocking the Dipstick
Our Continental O470-U engine has a locking dipstick. It works like a champ; you just gotta know how to unlock it. If you don’t unlock it and just pull it out (like the other two planes), you risk pulling the entire tube out of the engine. (It’s happened.) This will require a trip to the …
When the Rubber Meets the RWY
This tire on the left is about five weeks old. The flat spot is probably due to improper foot placement on the rudder/brake pedals. With the foot too high up on the pedal, it is very easy to unintentionally apply brakes when meaning to push the rudder pedal. In a fraction of a second a …
Pilot Proficiency and WINGS
by: Brian Moor Proficiency training is so beneficial to aviation safety that it is a regular requirement of professional pilots. Proficiency training is also beneficial to general aviation pilots. Studies have clearly demonstrated that pilots who participate in regular proficiency training are much less likely to experience accidents. The FAA WINGS Pilot Proficiency Program is …