Due to predicted poor weather no wing swap tomorrow. We’ll try again, Saturday 6/7. Details to follow.
Dear Members, All hands on deck! We are planning on Swapping a wing from our white 2-33A with a wing from 2055T in order to have a second operational trainer. Please make every effort to attend as 2-33 wings are quite heavy and they need to be maneuvered carefully. We will begin this project this Saturday 5/31. Rain date will be 6/21. All student pilots should make every effort to attend, as participating in the assembly of a glider is a component of the practical test standards. “Objective. To determine that the applicant: 1. Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to assembly procedures. 2. Selects a suitable assembly area and provides sufficient crewmembers for assembly. 3. Follows an appropriate checklist. 4. Uses proper tools. 5. Handles components properly. 6. Cleans and lubricates parts, as appropriate. 7. Accounts for all tools and parts at the completion of assembly. 8. Performs post-assembly inspection, including a positive control check.” While the Pawnee is out of service for its annual inspection we are planning on having single seat operations using the Supercub. If conditions permit and weight and balance is low it may be possible to have limited instruction with N17596. Andrew Plan on Arriving between 9 and 9:30 am
With the weather improving a bit, we will most likely be able to fly gliders this Sunday at KHWV Ops Field Manager = Craig + Joe / Instructor = Andrew A / Tow pilots = Justine (Brez afternoon?) Do it thinking about the poor glider folks west of us, at Blairstown, Wurtsboro, Middletown... They are all grounded due to the presidential TFR ( https://tfr.faa.gov/tfr3/?page=map ) RDV at LISA's Club House at 9:30am, get the glider(s) ready, don't wait for the tow pilot...
We will try to fly a few gliders tomorrow at Brookhaven, see yawl at 9:30am at LISA's clubhouse. Field manager: Joe G / Instructor: Shawn Smith / Tow pilot: Pierre (Justine if she wants to) Forecast is marginal https://metar-taf.com/taf/KHWV but might be good enough for instruction.
Too windy, no glider ops today. Time to go to the beach or clean up your pool.