Hangar Talk

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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Cross Country RV Trip!

Ferrying an RV-12 From Oregon to Florida

Havens Aero was honored to get the call from Brian, a former ferry client, to deliver this new to him RV-12 to Florida. While his 182 turned into a flip rather than training tool, Brian had just completed his sport pilot rating and was excited to get his hands on an airplane for himself. This RV-12 was built by Dan (near Portland) with care and precision then painted with an incredible custom out-of-this-world livery. Come along for the three day journey massaged and pushed by weather in this blue sky flyer.

RV-12 Ferry Route Map
4S9 – KCEC – KAPC – KWJF – KCHD – KECP – KSJT – KCXO – KHSA – KTLH – X23 – X55
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Teaching Moments

This latest Cirrus SR22 ferry turned into a unique opportunity to help another pilot build some Cirrus time and get exposed to Mountain flying! With about 20 minutes notice, we talked Josh (a local CFI who want’s to get involved Cirrus ferry flying) into coming along for the adventure. It was a quick 11+ hours flown in just over a day but an awesome way to knock out some time; and I appreciated the company. While I’m not a CFI, it was great to share my experience in the SR22, talk over mountain flying techniques and demonstrate some aircraft performance techniques while operating from a high altitude airport!

3I7 – K1K1 – KAEG – KGEU
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Ferrying a Cirrus SR22 from Texas to Iowa

Here are some images from this long single leg ferry flight to drop off Jim’s new to him Cirrus. Although this bird was pushing TBO, this was an extremely clean example of an early Cirrus and the engine was healthy and happy. Jim is looking forward to completing transition training and his IFR rating before overhaul. Then its time to tune up and enjoy this upgrade from his current SR20.

KFTW – KIOW
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