Fear and loathing in red lake.

[carholme]

Widow;

We just have to wait to see if TC applies any further inspection criteria.
I do know that they are investigating alternative inspection procedures to ensure that the area can be inspected without removing the counterweights. As you will note from a previous, this area cannot be inspected at crankshaft overhaul using existing means.

carholme

[xsbank]

Fascinating read - I agree with STL how interesting and how competent the examiners are in this case.

Thanks for posting that, Carholme.

So, when will it be rebuilt and ready to go back on for the new season??

[carholme]

xs;

We are just awaiting the arrival of the 45 gal. drum of crazy glue and she will be good to go. Snoopy is anxious to get the test flight done.

carholme

[clubzed]

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[Siddley Hawker]

Mighty impressive. Thanks carholme, I was wondering just the other day when that report would be out.

[snoopy]

It's taken me a while to receive the copy of the magazine so I could say this, but I am pleased to announce that I wrote about our engine failure and submitted it to the Seaplane Pilot Association's "Water Flying" magazine. It was accepted and published in the July/August issue:

http://www.seaplanes.org/cgi-bin/wfm/wfm.cgi?cb

And if you're not a member, here's the article:
http://www.keepandshare.com/doc/view.php?id=788052&da=y

At least something good came of all that...


Cheers,
Snoopy

[xsbank]

That was a great article, Snoop, thank you! Good to finally put a face to your name, too.

[Rudder Bug]

Snoopy,

I wasn't aware of that incident, being in the outskirts of Yukon without an internet access by then.

Glad you all walked away with no further dammage, great job!

Is your plane back on its feet?

[snoopy]

Thanks xsbank! It's neat to get published - not the first time, but it has been a while.

RB, the a/c is fixed but company operations are on hold for various reasons.

Cheers,
Snoopy

[Lost Lake]

Hey snoopy, I hope you took some time to fish on knox. It was one of the best CFF lakes. Ah, brings back memories, and Norm still looks the same.

[snoopy]

Ha ha... After many days sleeping in the airplane at plus 40 heat (with all the windows closed to prevent exsanguination and insanity from 40 million blood sucking critters), and after all the effort we put in during the day to get ourselves operational... nope. It's one thing to live that kind of adventure as a line pilot/mechanic, and quite another when you own and operate one aircraft and it's just become unserviceable in a major way - right smack in the middle of the busy season and during hard economic times - when you were already hanging on by a toenail to begin with.

In hindsight I discovered that life does go on, and upon later reflection and in a more relaxed frame of mind, can appreciate the situation for what it was. A catastrophic event which became a great adventure, with a favorable outcome - everybody lived.

Besides, in truth I would rather be flying than fishing. I prefer my fish hand delivered to the plate - cooked (or raw) - and served with a fine wine (or sake).

Cheers,
Kirsten B.

[Lost Lake]

If I ever get back to RL, I'll buy you that fish and wine at the Howey!!

Cheers, safe flying'

P.S. I was there back in 96 flying for good old Jim. By the way, what's up with Chimo. Did DR retire/quit? Pm me if you like.