Jets, maybe. Cessnas maybe. Bonanzas and such, maybe. But, it always leaves me uncomfortable not to have a big look-see and grab'n shake under the hood.
And, with the big wide open cowling the Coupes give us, there is no excuse for not doing some serious nosing around on a regular basis. ddw This document is for viewing and use only by the intended recipient. If this document is received in error, please notify the sender and destroy it promptly. Winters Patent Law Offices, 2277-C Suite 237 Wilma Rudolph Boulevard, Clarksville, Tennessee 37040-5898, United States of America, Telephone: 931-906-4445, Facsimile: 931-906-0131, <http://winterspatentlaw.com/> http://WintersPatentLaw.com -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of [email protected] Sent: Wednesday, December 17, 2008 4:44 PM To: [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: Re: [ercoupe-tech] RE: pilot maintenance Jim, When most of us were students, and even now all we do is a preflight check, which is a kick the tire routine. , Etc. One never knows what goes on "under the hood"so to speak. It doesn't make much difference if it's on an outer space mission, a fighter on the deck of a carrier, an airline out of JFK or a J3 pulling a beer sign. Primarily we depend on the guys we pay do a proper job of watching out for us. That's how it works guy (unless you're the guy on both ends of the line. Changing the oil or tires ain't worth a can of beans compared to what the big picture is. That's why the feds allow us to do it. By the way we also must separate pilots and renters/owners Usually the only time pilot/owners get involved is when we hear a bang or bump. What else can we do anyway. It's called, "Reducing your risk. Works for me" Let a radio squelch a bit and wham, the radio is in the avionics shop. Why? Because you know what's wrong. We can look at things and say, It needs fixing. That's a Squawk. "OK write it down and it will be taken care of it when the plane returns to DFW"That's how the big kids on the block do it. Let's cut the B/S. Most just do a preflight inspection and have "In God We Trust" and off we all go. Oh yes! That goes for SP too. Prof. Ed ************** One site keeps you connected to all your email: AOL Mail, Gmail, and Yahoo Mail. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000 025)
