Burlington, VT Pilot Proficiency Program (PPP) 2024

[PeteMc]

So who is going to the PPP next weekend (09/06-08)?

Not to jinx us, but so far we're set to leave from KSFF tomorrow morning with multiple stops to see people on our way to VT.  We should arrive late Thursday afternoon with a short flight up from KABE.  

ADDED:  And for anyone that's going and is interested in getting your plane cleaned up...  I talked to Mark (508-640-5832) from New England Aircraft Detailing about getting my plane Washed & Waxed on Friday while we're in class.  If anyone else is interested, give him a call or send a text.  There's a chance for a discount if there are a few planes for him to work on there.

UPDATE: A quick FYI...  New England Aircraft Detailing is not for the faint of heart, or wallet.  Quote came back for $1,550 ($600 wash, $600 wax, $350 travel).  When the FBO gave me their number, I figured they were in the area.  But obviously not with the travel time fee.  

 

Edited September 4 by PeteMc

[kortopates]

See you there!


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[PeteMc]

4 minutes ago, kortopates said:

See you there!

Ha!  So you missed the the April PPP in Santa Maria too!

 

[kortopates]

Ha!  So you missed the the April PPP in Santa Maria too!
 

No, i’ve only missed the KY one so far, due to shoulder surgery. i attend all of them as a Director.
Introduce yourself when we meet up!


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[PeteMc]

19 minutes ago, kortopates said:

Introduce yourself when we meet up!

Will do!

And take a look at the "ADDED" on my original post about a Wash & Wax.

 

[Danb]

God willing I’ll be there..basically due to numerous illnesses in my family at this point..

 

[Jerry 5TJ]

I’m scheduled to fly in on Thursday with a client in his nice J model.  
The Burlington VT PPP this weekend is fully registered and another of my learners would attend if anyone gives up their seat.  Please PM me if you have to cancel.  

[PeteMc]

4 hours ago, Jerry 5TJ said:

The Burlington VT PPP this weekend is fully registered and another of my learners would attend if anyone gives up their seat.  Please PM me if you have to cancel.

I am still hoping to make it, but I'm AOG right now.  We were all loaded up and ready to go when the Low Voltage light stayed on even when I bumped up the RPMs.  None of the usual checks fixed it, and being Labor Day there is no one around to take a look. 

I've got a couple of days to resolve the issue and still get back to VT.  But if I end up waiting on parts or some other multi day delay, I may be reaching out.

 

[MikeOH]

Have you taken a quick look to see if the field wire came off the alternator?

[PeteMc]

21 minutes ago, MikeOH said:

Have you taken a quick look to see if the field wire came off the alternator?

Yes.  Nothing obvious.  

 

[MikeOH]

1 minute ago, PeteMc said:

Yes.  Nothing obvious.  

 

Bummer!

Good luck

[hypertech]

I'll be there.  I still have a Gill 7243-16 looking for a new home if any attendee needs one.  It was a warranty replacement and I had already put something else in when the replacement got here.  NIB.

[aviatoreb]

OMG I wish I could go - it's so close and convenient but I have an unmissable family event.  Please come back to VT next year!

[FlyingScot]

See you there - and at Al's French Frys! Safe travels all - 

[PeteMc]

On 9/2/2024 at 11:58 AM, MikeOH said:

Bummer!

It's the alternator.  The shop does not have the brushes to rebuild this one, IF that is the only issue.  And since they don't do too much work on Mooneys they were having problems finding the parts.  So I'm having my Air Mods (my old shop @ N87) send me one.  If all goes well, we'll be heading towards BTV early tomorrow afternoon.

It messes up the plans to go see people on our way there, but glad I found out about it while we had a few days to fix the issue.  Had I just been planning to leave tomorrow AM, that would have been even a worse bummer. 

 

[PeteMc]

5 minutes ago, FlyingScot said:

Al's French Frys

So I take it that's the place to go?  I see it's about a 9 min walk from the Best Western.

 

[MikeOH]

@PeteMc

Great to hear you got it sorted out! Say, "hi" to Paul for me!

[FlyingScot]

4 hours ago, PeteMc said:

So I take it that's the place to go?  I see it's about a 9 min walk from the Best Western.

 

It is in my book! I haven’t been there for a few years, but they used to make great fresh cut to order fries in a diner setting with malt vinegar -or- ketchup. 

[Rmnpilot]

I am planning to be there.  Flying from Wisconsin to a customer in Massachusetts Thursday am, then up to Burlington, Thursday late afternoon.   Was originally planning on Owensboro but had an AOG issue that I had to clean up.   Sunday, I’ll be off to Maine for work then home later next week. Looking forward to it!

[PeteMc]

So I'm not going to make this one either.  Alternator is off the plane and there is a replacement, but the gear and sleeve didn't pass.  And those will not arrive in time for us to make the 1,843nm trek back to VT.  Maybe I should figure out a way to get a Center Fuel Tank installed under the back seat so I could have cut down the stops!  

Not sure what the policy is, but if someone needs a seat, let me know! 

 

 

[kortopates]

10 minutes ago, PeteMc said:

Not sure what the policy is, but if someone needs a seat, let me know! 

Just let Ralph know via email or txt. So sorry

Rather than Center fuel Tank mod though you just need the 252 with dual alternators. All the load is carried by the 2nd belt driven alternator so that #1 drive gear alternator last for seemingly forever. 

Come join us next month Oct 18-20 in Dallas Ft Worth area! Its closer too. 

Edited September 4 by kortopates

[Danb]

Paul you traveling via Encore

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[kortopates]

no - commercially


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[IFLYIFR]

At which airport in the Dallas Ft Worth area is the October program?


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[PeteMc]

3 hours ago, IFLYIFR said:

At which airport in the Dallas Ft Worth area is the October program?

I was wondering the same thing since I ended up not making it back to VT.  (Time to spare, go by air...)  

Maybe @kortopates can fill us in.