Popup IFR Clearance with actual IMC to Monterey
Initially, I was planning to just fly around and perform a few "Stop and Goes" at Palo Alto (PAO), but because the Bay Area and coastal range were under a marine layer, I decided to request a pop-up IFR clearance into Monterey (MRY) instead.
IT'S BACK! Fly for a lunch visit with Patrick
The first pleasure flight after getting the airplane back from maintenance, I decided to go have lunch with my good friend Patrick in Mariposa-Yosemite Airport at the Airport Bar and Grill. A fun short flight from Tracy.
I attempt to teach - My first lesson to become a CFI
My first lesson to become a Certificated Flight Instructor (CFI). Flying with my friend Mark who is a CFI.
This is my third time riding in the right seat of an airplane, and first time actually trying to provide instructions. Please keep in mind, editing removes a lot of context and Mark is pretending to be a student.
Let me Explain! Why my airplane is still down
My airplane is still down for maintenance, and in this video I explain that the problem is lifter spalling and what we're doing to repair the airplane. There were some shipping delays and other reasons. In doing research for this video and the repair, I'm finding this is not an uncommon issue on CM engines, and there is a "Service Information Directive SID05-1B" from 2005 and updated in 2016 that explains how to inspect the engine for this sort of abnormal wear http://www.tcmlink.com/pdf2/SID05-1B.pdf
Airplane Still Down for Maintenance
My Cessna Turbo Centurion is still at the aviation mechanic for its annual inspection, waiting for lifters and now a problem during the gear swing.
Drilling the Procedure in Aviation and Cyber Security
In the last article, we spoke about checklists, how they can be used objectively and subjectively in a risk management perspective, how checklists touch on the critical items that if skipped or forgotten could spell disaster. We illustrated how the use of checklists is not about ticking boxes, but can be used to push security culture, teamwork, and discipline. We started to discuss how some checklists need to be practiced.
Renting Again! "I much prefer my airplane"
It's been 5 weeks and my airplane is still in the shop.
I have been itching to get into the air, so I decided to rent from the school and get some practice in.
Will be starting lessons again to earn my CFI.
Motorcycle Ride over Mount Hamilton
Since the airplane is still down for maintenance, I decided to go for a motorcycle ride up CA 130, out to the Junction, over Mount Hamilton, and out to the coast. I hope you enjoy.
Checklists, in Aviation and Cybersecurity
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In my previous article, we discussed how some of the aviation and cyber security regulations have come about, and what are some of the driving factors. Typically it is a loss of some sort; most of the aviation regulations are borne of the loss of life. The pre-flight checklist is no exception.