kaweeka
Well Known Member
My 3 month sabbatical turned in to a brief 3 week flight from Sacramento, Ca to Guadeloupe then back after Covid 19 showed up. It's amazing how fast everything spiraled down the drain. We spent 4 days in Antigua then flew 52 miles to Guadeloupe to find the entire island shut down. At that point we figured we better get back to the US before everything closes everywhere.
All in all the experience was great. The plane flew flawlessly. About 7500 miles in all. After I got back, the world changed (in just a few weeks). I'm back seeing patients on a limited basis and volunteering to work the in the ICU. It's been a few years since I had to manage a vent but it's amazing how fast that knowledge comes back.
There are a few things I noticed, however.
1) I need to change the front crankshaft seal. Watched videos and read a lot. Seems pretty straight forward. I ordered 2 seals just in case I muck up one! Saw a tool I can make and spoke to one fellow who uses bicycle tire plastic irons.
2) I was supposed to stop at AFP for some individual tuning with Don but for obvious reasons, could not. When this mess is over I would love to get with someone closer to Northern California who knows the system and would spend some time on this. The plane runs great but I think we can get better and the experience is invaluable.
Please, everyone, heed the social distancing. Be safe. I see this up close and personal. I hate to think anyone got sick who could have avoided it. Happy Easter,
David
All in all the experience was great. The plane flew flawlessly. About 7500 miles in all. After I got back, the world changed (in just a few weeks). I'm back seeing patients on a limited basis and volunteering to work the in the ICU. It's been a few years since I had to manage a vent but it's amazing how fast that knowledge comes back.
There are a few things I noticed, however.
1) I need to change the front crankshaft seal. Watched videos and read a lot. Seems pretty straight forward. I ordered 2 seals just in case I muck up one! Saw a tool I can make and spoke to one fellow who uses bicycle tire plastic irons.
2) I was supposed to stop at AFP for some individual tuning with Don but for obvious reasons, could not. When this mess is over I would love to get with someone closer to Northern California who knows the system and would spend some time on this. The plane runs great but I think we can get better and the experience is invaluable.
Please, everyone, heed the social distancing. Be safe. I see this up close and personal. I hate to think anyone got sick who could have avoided it. Happy Easter,
David