Author Archive | Chris Holden

The work continues as the Cessna begins to take shape. +The cowling was attached after Carter finished the last bracket. +Mentors Jay and bill took the brake pads’ lining off. In cramped quarters Tony, Jonathon and Josiah continue to work on the brakes.+The crankcase will soon be put together. Jonathon and Josiah practiced using silk […]

Progress continues to be made on the brakes and tires along with the seals for the cowling.

Our group used our time for a demonstration of putting together a portion of the engine. The engine mount was repaired and ready to be reinstalled.

It was discovered that the engine mount had a small dent; therefore, it had to be removed. The voltage regulator and brake hoses were installed. The dimensions of a bolt needed for the wheels was determined using the parts catalog. The safety wire was simulated by one of our mentors.

The brake hardware was removed from the donor Cessna 150L in preparation for mounting the brakes. The snap ring tool was used to put the steering collar on the nose gear. Participants learned how to use the saw while cutting steel tubing. The following week work continued on the brakes which included cleaning the brake […]

Another busy evening which included two new participants making their name badges. Nate and Abella were supported by the team from Vertex as they begin to rebuild the nose strut. They successfully removed the nose wheel to begin the process. Mentors continued to clean and inspect more parts.

We were greeted by Mark Burns who had barbequed a delicious meal of hamburgers, portabella mushrooms, beans and salad, and drinks for all to enjoy. Four new participants joined us and were led by Nathan (youth participant) to create their badges. Penelope completed the riveting for the seal for the cowling. Carter and Jay (mentor) […]

Participants and mentors removing the left rudder pedal in order to gain access to rivet on a cowl mounting bracket. Rivets needed to be cut to size in order to mount the cowl. More engine parts were cleaned. Carter and Jay (mentor) Surya and Dan (mentor) calibrating the size of the rivet needed

To celebrate the opening of Runway 4-22 and to support the SkY Flight program the local aviation community and some of the families of the SkY Flight program gathered together to enjoy the food that was donated by Ken Davies of Cascade Aviation and drinks donated by SASA. One had to be there early to […]