CPS Newsletter : 

August 2019 Issue

News:

With both our annual gathering and Oshkosh now part of our good memories, the Summer flying season is streaking by quickly.   Lots still to do, places and sights to see. 

We've got a few Regional Gatherings on the chart w/ both Triple Tree and the AOPA gathering at Tullahoma coming up soon.    These are good times.  Get out and enjoy your airplane.   Take someone along and share the privilege.

About when it starts to cool off a bit, the FL crew typically gets together on a semi-regular basis for breakfast at Sebring or some other venue.  There is no need to 'wait' for an opportunity, as you can make your own.  Postings about improptu gatherings are an accepted thing at CPS.  Sometimes a few airplanes show, sometimes more than a few.  YOU can be the leader for a simple breakfast get together with little more than an idea, date, and destination.   Make it happen!

This time of year, pilots of every feather are practiced and current. Sharpness and talent are honed nicely w/ Summer weather cooperating.  As we begin to reach into Fall, make it a committment to keep that sharp edge as the weather starts to get challenging, and those pesky cool crosswinds keep lesser aviators grounded.  It's far easier to stay sharp than to get sharp.

This issue:  The Centurian Crowd has been dazzling us w/ some excellent shots of their 'stately' and fine-lined birds.  Pix in this e-letter are from that thread.... 

Some Terrific Discussions taking place on our Forums:

Single/Twin Pressurization Basics

Short/Soft Field Landing/Takeoff Procedures:

I LOVE the Lines of the 210 (Pride in Ownership in plain evidence!)

CHT Temps

Better Landings in My 182

New Floor Covering

Testing External Power Plug/Circuitry

Meet My New Airplane

CPS Funding:

There is a request posted in the Forums asking for your support. Donations why_where_how
 

Interior Parts

TR182 Shoulder Belt Installation

Beacon Resistor

When Does Corrosion Usually Start?

Is an E-MAG in our Future?

Flaps and Crosswind Landings

Basic Med, Catch-22

Cabin Pressure Fluctuation

Looking for Tutle-Pac PIREPS

Can the 210 Rise Again?

Spar Carry Through: What are you doing?

KFC 200 Autopilot Issues

Inspirational Stories:  One need not participate on CPS for too long, or read too far, before coming across some kind of story that brings a genuine smile across your face.  CPS Members 'quietly' lead by example.  They inspire, guide, and teach in a thousand small ways, each and every day.

This issue we are PROUD to link you to a small victory, where a budding pilot's achievements are guided by one of our own. In such hands, GA has a strong future.  A note of thanks and genuine compliments to Mark Zimmerman. Bragging Rights

Dallas Love Field stops in respect for VietNam Vet's return: This one breaks your heart while making you feel good to be an American. Let's remember to always be thankful for our Veterans.

GO Go Go Around

Loss of Directional Control

Short Field Take-Off Flaps

Engine Dehydrator

Alternator Wiring Failure

Which Logbook for Prop Governor?

$280 Tire?

#5 Cylinder Air Scoop

LED Landing Lamp Replacement

STC, PMA, or 337?

When the Starter Ain't Stopping

Lynx 9000 WiFi Issue

Garmin 345 ADS-B Transponder w. a 530W:

Aspen Max Upgrade

Avionics Power and Breakers

GNX375/GPSS/PMA450 Upgrade Gone Awry:

Camarillo Lost 2 Aviators this Wednesday:

Cirrus Chute Save Video

Other Fly-In Activities:

The Magic of Triple Tree Fly In Sept 2-9. Very Informal.... :)

AOPA Tullahoma Septemeber 13/14. CPS Will Be There!

Oshkosh 2019 is in the books.

Members Making Moves:   A quick glance as one of our favorite sons goes to work for Garmin:

New and Unexpected Job

An Historical 'Look-Back"

Apollo Landing: Where were You 50 years ago?

One of the other areas where some of our fellow CPS Members show some mettle is the "Member's Exchange" area.  Stuff is occasionally offered to fellow Members not 'for sale', but because someone wants to see an asset continue to do good work.  Books, odd-ball airplane gizmos, etc.  It's a good place to land when you're looking to clean up the den of unused stuff that might still have good use for another.   Kind of a nice place:

Member Exchange

Newsletter: While we focus on discussions going on in the Forums, we welcome your requests and submissions for inclusion in this Newsletter. Send requests/submissions to: newsletter@PROTECTED

What You Are: The viscera and depth we have come to expect from our daily participation in the Forum Discussions is a compliment to YOU.  A willingness to share mistakes (great teachings come from mistakes) as well as victories sets aside the secure individual from others.  Thank you all for the trust and confidence you place in each other's care on a daily basis.  Well Done!

Fly Safely.

----Your CPS Newsletter Editor

“But I do know one thing, ...
that’s where you are,
that’s where I belong.
I do know that where you go,...
that’s where I want to be”

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