Colorado Pilots - Sat May 7

murphey

murphey

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Not to intrude on Mother's Day, any ideas for Saturday? Winds seem to have calmed down a bit, and the weekend looks good.
 
I'm probably grounded with bad struts. The left one seems to have lost it's will to extend and the front one is leaking oil. Doubt R & B get to it before the weekend since parts had to be ordered.

Every time I think the aircraft is running out of parts to rebuild/replace, something else comes up. I suppose that when everything is renewed it'll just be time to start over...maybe I should just buy a second airplane...one to be worked on and one to fly.
 
I'll be around. Haven't been to Scottsbluff for awhile. If the winds/wx hold in that direction.
 
Sorry, I can't wander that far from base on Saturday (or Sunday).
 
ejensen said:
I'll be around. Haven't been to Scottsbluff for awhile. If the winds/wx hold in that direction.
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Eric - thanks for reminding me - will you be able to bring the Jabiru to FTG on the 14th for the Expo?
 
Clark1961 said:
I'm probably grounded with bad struts. The left one seems to have lost it's will to extend and the front one is leaking oil. Doubt R & B get to it before the weekend since parts had to be ordered.

Every time I think the aircraft is running out of parts to rebuild/replace, something else comes up. I suppose that when everything is renewed it'll just be time to start over...maybe I should just buy a second airplane...one to be worked on and one to fly.
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Well, you could go slumming and ride with one of us.
 
murphey said:
Eric - thanks for reminding me - will you be able to bring the Jabiru to FTG on the 14th for the Expo?
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Planning on it, even if I have to bring the plane down the day before. Jabiru sent me some brochures and price lists. They won't make it since there demonstrator was trashed at SnF. They are selling airplanes though. At least 10 since I was there in November. If you bought today they would deliver in August.

Flew to Canon City and back today. I know how the Jabiru does in moderate now. Not bad just different. It was 20G30 when I got home.
 
Turns out the FNL pilots association, the FBO and flight school are trying to have an airport day. I didn't hear about it until today but I want to stick around and 'open the hangar'. Here's the info I recieved.

May 7th Activities Summary:

- Saturday, May 7th , 9:30 AM – 2 PM: Pancake Breakfast and Open House at Leading Edge Flight School (Gates Aviation) http://www.leflighttraining.com/

o Come for breakfast ($3) and/or Flour drop contest (your plane or theirs). Public is invited. Many activities planned. Rules for the flour drop contest are at the Leading Edge office—Eagle Air Hangar complex).
o Nominal fee for flour bag contest (and plane rental or instructor--if needed).
o New Cirrus SR-22T demo on the ramp.


- Saturday, May 7th, 10 AM – 1 PM: Bring Friends, Family, Neighbors to FNL Day!

o Jet Center FBO http://www.ftcollins-lovelandjetcenter.com/ providing main hangar/ramp space for the following:
o New Cessna on display on the Jet Center ramp (The Flying School). http://www.theflyingschool.com/
o Helicopter on display on the Jet Center ramp (Front Range Helicopters). http://www.frontrangehelicopters.com/
o The Flying School and Front Range Helicopter instructors will be available at tables to answer questions.

o Lunch BBQ (with two raffle prizes for members who attend the BBQ (40 gallons, and 20 gallons 100LL!). BBQ free to all (noon – 1 PM) pilots and guests. Lunch BBQ in the Jet Center main hangar. (Chefs: Larry, Steve, Don, Rob). Hosted by the FNL Pilot Association

- Saturday, May 7th, 10 AM – 2 PM (or whenever!): Open your hangar—FNL Pilot Association! (AOA and BBQ)

o Meet/greet your hangar neighbors.
o Show your plane to your guests.
o Maybe go flying…
o Enjoy the day.
o Be sure your guests are escorted properly while on the AOA (Airport Operating Area—ie: at your hangar)
o Guests are welcome to attend all the events at business hangars and on business ramps.
(Business employees will be available to answer any questions).
 
Thanks, I'd likg see FNL become more of a GA type airport and it seems to be heading in that direction.
 
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Clark1961 said:
I'm probably grounded with bad struts. The left one seems to have lost it's will to extend and the front one is leaking oil. Doubt R & B get to it before the weekend since parts had to be ordered.

Every time I think the aircraft is running out of parts to rebuild/replace, something else comes up. I suppose that when everything is renewed it'll just be time to start over...maybe I should just buy a second airplane...one to be worked on and one to fly.
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I think the MX curse moved from my airplane to yours. You need to find a willing candidate to take it off your hands! :eek:
 
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