A New Plane Thence… A New AD

In preparation of his incoming DA62, Scott purchased an essentially brand new DA42 to obtain his multi-engine rating and become familiar with the Diamond. Havens Aero was dispatched to do a logbook review, pre-purchase pre-flight and ferry the DA42 from Houston to it’s new home in Minneapolis. Scott was able to ride along as well and get familiar with the DA42 before starting training back home.

Unfortunately training was cut short. While there were no outstanding AD’s when the plane was purchased, a required inspection popped up a few weeks later. While covered by the factory there was still a matter of down time to consider. Thankfully we were able to find a quick match lining up schedules with Scott, Havens Aero and Steel Aviation to complete the MX quickly and get the plane shuttled back and forth all within a week!

EFD – ADS – AFK – FCM – 3I7 – RPJ – FCM
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I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing… on this aircraft acceptance from Aerosmith Aviation

I got some Sweet Emotion’s when Zach asked me to take on the task of accepting the new-to-him Piper Lance from paint/interior/avionics work at Aerosmith Aviation. With a Wednesday arrival, I was able to spend an afternoon going over the details of the airplane, noting some final items and flying the aircraft on a few approaches to verify all systems go. I thought this would end up being a simple trip but had to Dream On; read more to Chip Away The Stone that is this story!

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Reunited with his Cessna 140

A few years ago, Mike owned N72885 but had to part ways… until now! This 1946 Cessna 140 spent a few years living in the Midwest before making the journey back out to Phoenix. Although weather made for some longer days than planned, this Cessna 140 was safely reunited on budget to a thrilled owner!

KAID – KCUL – M01 – KMLU – KTYR – KBBD – KINK – KELP – KSAD – KGEU 
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