captainmilehigh
Premium Pilot
Finally got to fly my P3S today after what seemed like an eternity, waiting for Hurricane Matthew to pass by North Florida last Friday and Saturday. Still have some cleanup to do, but hey....I needed a break. It was a bit windy today, especially around 300'-400', but within my flight limits. And I was VERY eager to fly.
I've often thought that my pre-flight checks were tedious, until today. While checking my props for tightness, I found one loose. Far from snug or tight. I've checked these same props at least 20 times in the past, and they have been fine every time. But not so today. Preflight checks "tedious"?? Not any more. I'm sure fighting the wind today I would have spun off that prop...........resulting in the demise of a very good flying Phantom.
So, to all of you that 'think' or 'assume' everything is ok because it was fine last flight.....think again. I for one have changed my 'tedious' preflight checks to 'necessary' preflight checks. I don't consider them tedious any more. Blue Skies and Calm Winds to All.
Fly Safe !!
I've often thought that my pre-flight checks were tedious, until today. While checking my props for tightness, I found one loose. Far from snug or tight. I've checked these same props at least 20 times in the past, and they have been fine every time. But not so today. Preflight checks "tedious"?? Not any more. I'm sure fighting the wind today I would have spun off that prop...........resulting in the demise of a very good flying Phantom.
So, to all of you that 'think' or 'assume' everything is ok because it was fine last flight.....think again. I for one have changed my 'tedious' preflight checks to 'necessary' preflight checks. I don't consider them tedious any more. Blue Skies and Calm Winds to All.
Fly Safe !!
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