Thanks to the efforts of Tom and Adrian, and the staff at Orillia Aviation, CMQ is back in service.

During the oil change today we discovered the bracket that one of the lower cowling cam locks secures to was broken. Flew CMQ to Orillia to have it repaired. It is unlikely to be finished before the weekend as Orillia probably has to order parts.

I've booked the flight to the Red Bull race in Windsor until 9:30pm because I don't know what the program is down there. It is quite likely that we'll be back even by 5 or 6 pm so if anybody is thinking about flying Sunday evening, please post a StandBy booking and leave me your cell number - I'll let you know when we leave Windsor giving you at least 2 hours notice. Thanks, Owen

Thanks to the maintenance team and all involved, for a very fast repair on the fuel tank, well done.

To prevent future damage to the tanks, it is required that you use the stair stand in Edenvale when refueling CMQ.

When on the stand you can fill the tank holding the hose from above pointing the nozzle straight into the tank, avoiding resting the nozzle and supporting it on the side of the filler neck.
When at away stations use a ladder if available, the last resort is climbing up on the strut.

Happy flying....
Randy VanNess,
Flight op's guy

The fuel tank has been repaired and all that remains is for it to be re-installed in the plane.  Pending any unforeseen problems, that should be done by the end of the day tomorrow (Wednesday).

I am a new club member & would appreciate the opportunity to fly with any club member wishing company & to reduce the cost of flying. I am available most anytime - 705 728-4507-home & 705 733-6304 cell.
Barry Norman

CMQ will be out of service for at least a week while the starboard fuel tank is repaired.  We took CMQ to Orillia to inspect the fuel tank expecting that we would have to replace a gasket.  Well, the gasket needs replacing but there is also a crack in the tank itself.

Orillia Aviation is having the tank couriered to Alexson's in Mississauga to be welded.  Once that is done Orillia will re-install the tank.  Depending on how busy Alexson's is, it could be anywhere from a few days to a couple of weeks before CMQ is returned to service.

hello all just letting you know since the wheather isnt the greatest, i removed a flight i had booked for the afternoon on may 9. The aircraft is available.

Shawn F

I have returned from my sojourn in the south and will be available for currency checks and further training if required.

My cell Number is 705-435-8424 and I will be available most days this summer for club checks.
 
Mike Coombs

High again

I`m back again from the land of the sloth and available for club checkouts and further training on CMQ.

Call me any time at 705-435-8424. I may be flying so there may be a delay before I answer. leave a message if I`m to slow.

Mike Coombs