Moved to CA from FL, great to be west again!

[Aerospace]

So I live in an airpark now. I flew VFR from CRG to CPM, good times. Now I need connections for everything from a good pilot supply store, maintainer, painter, flying buddies, etc. I'm in 54CL on the weekends and CPM during the week.

54CL in the pics. That's me heading into town for the work week.

[EricJ]

Nice!   That looks like a great place and an interesting commute!

 

[carusoam]

Got pics of the air park?

I’m always trying to promote this idea…

one of these days, I’m going to be living within walking distance to my plane….

 

-a-

[N201MKTurbo]

What route do you fly from 54CL to KCPM? Do you do it VFR or IFR?

[Aerospace]

I don't have many pics. It's called Lake Riverside Estates.

I fly VFR direct and use flight following on the way in so the various C and D airspaces aren't any problem. I'm always below the LAX B. On the way home, I usually don't use flight following, my climb let's me go direct and avoid all the spaces. I'm not IFR rated yet and need to find a CFI for it; rather than using one of the pilot mills.

[Niko182]

Aircraft Spruce is in corona and they'll deliver to the airport. Probably the best aircraft supply store one can have. I always flew to the corona airport and would get oil and other things needed there. I'd call them in the runup area at John Wayne and they'd be there 3 to 5 minutes after I landed at corona. Probably works with either Compton or 54CL as well.

[Aerospace]

Thanks for the tip! That would work perfectly.

[Aerospace]

Any CFI references? I need to get IFR certified asap, this seattle wx is killing me. Also need an avionics shop reference. Jesse Saint started on my ship but I don't want to have to fly to FL for a GNS530 to IFD 540 swap

[Bolter]

5 minutes ago, Aerospace said:

Any CFI references? I need to get IFR certified asap, this seattle wx is killing me. Also need an avionics shop reference. Jesse Saint started on my ship but I don't want to have to fly to FL for a GNS530 to IFD 540 swap

I flew a J in the LA area (FUL and WHP) for a long time.  One good reference is Kevin Schiff (Schiff aviation) at KWHP (Whiteman).  He did 7 or 8 of my Mooney annuals, and is well connected to several independent CFI's who can help you with your IFR.  PM if you want contact info.

Coincidentally, I am in the Seattle area, now.  We just had several good sunny days!  It has been amazing!

[wombat]

15 hours ago, Aerospace said:

Any CFI references? I need to get IFR certified asap, this seattle wx is killing me. Also need an avionics shop reference. Jesse Saint started on my ship but I don't want to have to fly to FL for a GNS530 to IFD 540 swap

Galvin at BFI in the Seattle area has some good instructors and used to have a Mooney on their flight line.  Some students bought it from the owner a year or two ago and are no longer leasing it back.

[Aerospace]

6 hours ago, wombat said:

Galvin at BFI in the Seattle area has some good instructors and used to have a Mooney on their flight line.  Some students bought it from the owner a year or two ago and are no longer leasing it back.

I'm in SoCal. The Seattle wx comment was a joke because of the constant cloudy rainy weather lately.

[gacoon]

On 4/25/2024 at 7:26 PM, Aerospace said:

Any CFI references? I need to get IFR certified asap, this seattle wx is killing me. Also need an avionics shop reference. Jesse Saint started on my ship but I don't want to have to fly to FL for a GNS530 to IFD 540 swap

Are you based in Seattle area, 

 

[wombat]

@gacoon   No, he's in socal, but saying the WX feels like its Seattle.     I see that you are from Auburn, WA though.  That's where I did all my training, with Northwest Aviation College in 2009-2011!   It's a great little airport!

[Teddsgotwings]

Im at SMO and have a CFii that would love to help you out. PM me and I can give you her info. Welcome to the neighborhood!

[DavePage]

There is a great avionics shop at KRNM (Ramona)

[AlexLev]

Oh hey, I'm based at CPM atm w/my Mooney. Happy to provide mechanic references and help out when I can with tail flights, etc.

[Aerospace]

So, back on the A&P topic. My dual mag failed the run up test and there are no mechanics of here. I pulled if off and found a shorted p-lead, broken capacitor flag terminal, and burnt/melted closed contact. So, I've got new caps and contacts on the way, and will fix the leads too. I need an A&P to return to service though. Is there anyone around SD, Temecula, Palm Springs, etc. who wants to come land at a cool airpark and do the supervise and sign routine? Maybe some other solution?

54CL is paved, has runway lighting, has AWOS