Hurricane Irma

[82Mike]

Well at this point I have pretty much given up on 133DB.  She is in Tomlinson hanger in Ft. Myers (flood, tornado, wind) something will kill it.  I just hope my house makes it.

 

mike

[rbridges]

  On 9/9/2017 at 4:10 PM, 82Mike said:

Well at this point I have pretty much given up on 133DB.  She is in Tomlinson hanger in Ft. Myers (flood, tornado, wind) something will kill it.  I just hope my house makes it.

 

mike

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We say it all the time, but your stuff can be replaced. Just make sure you and any sentimental items are safer!

[Jeff_S]

I was down at Amelia Island waiting it out all this week, hoping for a significant turn to the west. But when they issued the mandatory evacuation order for yesterday (Friday) at 6pm we decided to come back home to Atlanta. So we took off at about 10:30 yesterday...and joined a seeming conga-line of aircraft beating a retreat out of Florida!  I swear, all the way from Jacksonville to Atlanta the radio was NON-STOP, could barely get a word in edgewise with passengers over the intercom. I've never heard it that busy; it was seriously like listening to controllers going into Sun-n-Fun or OSH, only for a full 250NM trip.  But now the plane is safe and sound, and the hurricane has indeed made it's jog to the west and it looks like Amelia will be spared the brunt of it.  I suspect the only casualty we'll have is the glass coffeetable-top that cracked when my wife was moving it away from the windows.  At least, that's my hope...fingers crossed.

[231flyer]

Aerobridge.org is trying to get aircraft positioned to help with relief efforts once the storm passes.  Please sign up!

This 231 made multiple trips to Beaumont (KBPT) and Orange TX (KORG) delivering relief supplies.  Her bigger sister (Malibu Mirage) made multiple rescue trips to the Houston area.

Btw. its always amazing to me how much stuff can fit into our a/c......a pallet full in this case!

Fly safe and GODSPEED

 

[jetdriven]

Operation airdrop is also gearing up for Irma. Join their Facebook group or email to airdropdto@gmail.com    

420 lbs fits in a J model before it cubes out. The folding rear seats in later models and removing the copilot seat can get even more. 

[231flyer]

Thanks Jetdriven....I should have mentioned Operation Airdrop too....great bunch of guys based at my homebase and I signed up with them too.  I am very proud of our flying fraternity in this hour of need.  I remember feeling helpless during Katrina and being refused permission to land in NOLA.  We tried to get both our TX Senators involved but to no avail.  Pilots and their planes made a BIG difference in TX and I hope we do the same in FL.

[Firebird2xc]

I was almost on a little island in Europe.  Had to scurry back to ATH and come home to prep for the storm.

The most annoying thing about Irma right now is that it has effectively stuck me unable to continue airplane shopping... for at least a week or two.

 

I'll be glad to see it pass us.

[Firebird2xc]

If you're interested to see how it looks later when it rolls through, here's a local webcam link.

http://www.evsjupiter.com/

Some thoughtful genius sent out some quality vibes just before curfew.  Might be on the beach a while...  LOL

 

 

[LANCECASPER]

  On 9/9/2017 at 9:24 PM, Firebird2xc said:

The most annoying thing about Irma right now is that it has effectively stuck me unable to continue airplane shopping... for at least a week or two.

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You precious little snowflake. Everyone evacuating FL would like to personally apologize to you for the inconvenience this is causing you and how it may delay your airplane purchase as much as a week or two . .  just kidding, I'm sure you didn't mean it the way it came across. 

[Tommy]

  On 9/9/2017 at 5:49 PM, jetdriven said:

Operation airdrop is also gearing up for Irma. Join their Facebook group or email to airdropdto@gmail.com    

420 lbs fits in a J model before it cubes out. The folding rear seats in later models and removing the copilot seat can get even more. 

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Good job, Byron! But can I just say your photos give me few cringes. Not meaning to pick a fight but just out of genuine concerns for you who was clearly eager to deliver as much as possible in one hit. 

1) Loose item in the back seat. There is one water bottle sitting almost right behind you - a potential heavy flying object. 

2) Big item sitting in the co-pilot seat unrestrained. I am certain that you had checked the travel of your control before took off but that's with the box sitting stationary. 

3) Loose item in the foot well to trap your rudder or knock a few things loose. If those spaghetti cans or that PVC pipe get stuck in your rudder paddle, I wonder if you have the reach and power  to move it? 

 

[jetdriven]

Thanak for noticing. The copilot seat was removed. Yes there is increased risk of something jamming the controls, to mitigate  I had a heavy toolbag forward of the  cargo in the footwell.  And those dog food cans were still shrink wrapped. Yes in the event of a forced landing the all that stuff is going to come forward and you're basically screwed. No way around that. It's the increased risk you assume doing something to help others.  This was the second revenue leg of the day and it was dead smooth so I loaded it more.  I did moverjet books, the PVC fuel tool, and the water to the floor against the wheel well for landing  

The funny thing is most of that stuff was maternity clothes, diapers, and dog food. I never had kids and I'm not a dog person. Just the right time for god to punish me. Maybe next time. 

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[MB65E]

What page was that on the 750 with the compas rose enabled?

nice work!!

-Matt

[Hector]

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Went flying and after an hour I noticed my voltage was getting low. Went from 14.0v on takeoff down to 9.5v by the time I landed. I tried to start it and the battery was dead. I swear I cannot catch a break. I'm hoping its just the voltage regulator.


Alex, do you have an alternator or a generator. If a generator and it's going bad I have one you can have.


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[jetdriven]

  On 9/10/2017 at 3:21 AM, MB65E said:

What page was that on the 750 with the compas rose enabled?

nice work!!

-Matt

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Safetaxi page on ground. It would be nice in flight but i think it goes away. 

[Firebird2xc]

  On 9/10/2017 at 9:26 AM, M20Doc said:

Be careful, you're starting to get close to politics.

Clarence

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Fair enough.

I suppose there's enough wind around without adding politics to the bluster.  Just got a tornado warning in the NE quadrant that said to take immediate shelter.

Then it got REALLY scary and the power flickered- NO WIFI!  

I also am pretty sure I just saw my ex wife fly by on a bicycle...

(Hopefully nobody takes any of this too seriously... My lame humor is just helping me pass the time.)

[Firebird2xc]

  On 9/10/2017 at 10:49 AM, Hyett6420 said:

10:46 UTC winds at 65mph at the Jupiter inlet.  Love that feed, thanks @Firebird2xc  

Andrew

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Glad you find it useful.

My windows are all boarded up so that's how I'm 'peeking outside'...

[Raptor05121]

  On 9/10/2017 at 3:37 AM, Hector said:

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Went flying and after an hour I noticed my voltage was getting low. Went from 14.0v on takeoff down to 9.5v by the time I landed. I tried to start it and the battery was dead. I swear I cannot catch a break. I'm hoping its just the voltage regulator.


Alex, do you have an alternator or a generator. If a generator and it's going bad I have one you can have.


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I have a relatively new PlanePower alternator (2013 IIRC). I'm just going to send it out for IRAN

[MB65E]

I lost one of the diodes in my PP alt. Also wiped out the battery, or also had a dead battery. I think they were related.

all good now, 200 tis

-Matt

[Andy95W]

  On 9/10/2017 at 1:48 PM, Raptor05121 said:

I have a relatively new PlanePower alternator (2013 IIRC). I'm just going to send it out for IRAN

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Before you send it, please check your field wire when you get the cowling off.  Most common cause of a charging failure.  Cheapest fix, too.

[Piloto]

KFXE ATIS indicates that airport is closed. So far my pool screens still holding. No signs of flooding.  Howling wind is now more consistent.

José

[flyboy0681]

  On 9/10/2017 at 3:57 PM, Piloto said:

KFXE ATIS indicates that airport is closed. So far my pool screens still holding. No signs of flooding.  Howling wind is now more consistent.

José

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Same here. Miraculously we still have power.

[ragedracer1977]

Looking like this might not be too bad.  At least I'm hoping.  The news seems to really be struggling to find any damage or flooding

[Piloto]

  On 9/10/2017 at 4:34 PM, ragedracer1977 said:

Looking like this might not be too bad.  At least I'm hoping.  The news seems to really be struggling to find any damage or flooding

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Two newscasters wearing lifejackets waited in line to get into a 3" puddle in Miami. It was actually a pothole. 

José

[ragedracer1977]

  On 9/10/2017 at 4:48 PM, bluehighwayflyer said:

That's because there isn't a hell of a lot in the Everglades. Hopefully by the time it makes it up the west coast to Naples where the development really starts it will have lost a lot of its energy. It looks like the Keys took a pretty hard hit.

Jim

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They did.  I'm certainly not saying that it's a big nothing, but I don't think we're going to see a repeat of Houston.  That's my hope anyhow.

[Firebird2xc]

  On 9/9/2017 at 10:47 PM, LANCECASPER said:

You precious little snowflake. Everyone evacuating FL would like to personally apologize to you for the inconvenience this is causing you and how it may delay your airplane purchase as much as a week or two . .  just kidding, I'm sure you didn't mean it the way it came across. 

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Guess sarcasm doesn't translate well on the internet.  Mea culpa.