Hello,
Purchased an RV-6 located in Jackson, CA.
Met Craig from Catto Propellers while there. He installed some tape-strips on the Catto prop on my RV. He said it was one of his first designs and that it would not be possible to install the nickel leading edges. Tape will protect prop if caught in the rain.
Flew 5-hours with a CFI to get my PIC Check-Ride completed for insurance requirements. Not sure about mentioning names, the CFI was extremely good, Dale C. was thorough and I enjoyed flying with him, his RV-4 was incredibly well built and the paint was flawless.
After admiring his RV-4 we climbed into my 6, no co-pilot brakes meant I flew from the right seat at first, once Dale was convinced I could fly (5.9 hours recent time after a 21-year layoff), we switched seats and I flew from the left until he signed me off.
Next stop was Bakersfield, CA on my way to P20 (Parker, AZ). Started to get dark, my RV doesn't have landing/taxi lights. Winds came up and stayed in Bakersfield for a couple of nights, before leaving for Parker.
Left early in the morning, sun was in my eyes for the flying to Parker. Asked for and received flight following from Bakersfield all the way to Parker. Glad I did! Lots of restricted flying areas along my path.
Biggest issue was Joshua Approach kept calling UAV traffic at or near my 7500 ft cruise altitude. All four UAV flights had chase planes, I never saw any of them...
Crossing over Big Bear City, meant a climb to 11,500 ft to clear the mountain peak.
Rest of flight into Parker was a little bumpy as I flew over the mountain ranges that needed crossed. All in all; RV grin was causing muscle spasms.
After arriving at Parker, both my kids were there as planned, we drove to a very good friend of mine winter home located in the area.
Planned to leave on the 31st for a flight to Carlisle, PA, however high winds at Parker (45 mph with blowing dust/sand) had me grounded. Almost lost my canopy cover. Fast action by the airport FBO workers saved it for me! Great service and wonderful friendly people there!
Next stop was changed to Minden, NV (KMEV).
Before I continue with my tale, would like to verify it is OK to post about some great maintenance my RV needed/received-mainly is it OK to post the name of the mechanic and his business? [ed. Absolutely!!! v/r,dr]
Best regards,
Mike Bauer
Purchased an RV-6 located in Jackson, CA.
Met Craig from Catto Propellers while there. He installed some tape-strips on the Catto prop on my RV. He said it was one of his first designs and that it would not be possible to install the nickel leading edges. Tape will protect prop if caught in the rain.
Flew 5-hours with a CFI to get my PIC Check-Ride completed for insurance requirements. Not sure about mentioning names, the CFI was extremely good, Dale C. was thorough and I enjoyed flying with him, his RV-4 was incredibly well built and the paint was flawless.
After admiring his RV-4 we climbed into my 6, no co-pilot brakes meant I flew from the right seat at first, once Dale was convinced I could fly (5.9 hours recent time after a 21-year layoff), we switched seats and I flew from the left until he signed me off.
Next stop was Bakersfield, CA on my way to P20 (Parker, AZ). Started to get dark, my RV doesn't have landing/taxi lights. Winds came up and stayed in Bakersfield for a couple of nights, before leaving for Parker.
Left early in the morning, sun was in my eyes for the flying to Parker. Asked for and received flight following from Bakersfield all the way to Parker. Glad I did! Lots of restricted flying areas along my path.
Biggest issue was Joshua Approach kept calling UAV traffic at or near my 7500 ft cruise altitude. All four UAV flights had chase planes, I never saw any of them...
Crossing over Big Bear City, meant a climb to 11,500 ft to clear the mountain peak.
Rest of flight into Parker was a little bumpy as I flew over the mountain ranges that needed crossed. All in all; RV grin was causing muscle spasms.
After arriving at Parker, both my kids were there as planned, we drove to a very good friend of mine winter home located in the area.
Planned to leave on the 31st for a flight to Carlisle, PA, however high winds at Parker (45 mph with blowing dust/sand) had me grounded. Almost lost my canopy cover. Fast action by the airport FBO workers saved it for me! Great service and wonderful friendly people there!
Next stop was changed to Minden, NV (KMEV).
Before I continue with my tale, would like to verify it is OK to post about some great maintenance my RV needed/received-mainly is it OK to post the name of the mechanic and his business? [ed. Absolutely!!! v/r,dr]
Best regards,
Mike Bauer
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