THE FERGUSON FLYER
JANUARY 2016
JANUARY 2016
Pressing Forward,
Lance, Lana, Liam, Lilli, & Luis
Saturday, January 30, 2016
Saturday, January 9, 2016
Reserve Time
With mechanics school going on, I've had minimal time to complete my Reserve duty for fiscal year 2016. So, that means I had to spend a week in December in Tampa, FL to get some of it done - sadly over Christmas so we could maximize time with family over the New Year. I will fly back to Tampa within a few days of graduating from SMAT since graduation is 23 Aug and the fiscal year ends 30 Sep. No complaints about the weather in Florida though!
One of the reservists I work with has an airplane near the base, so we take to the skies any chance we can. He also flew F-16s, so formation flying with a buddy of his is pretty standard. The airport he stores his plane at is right next to downtown Tampa - great views from the air of the skyline and Tampa Bay.
Saturday, December 19, 2015
A&P General Written Test
Mid December, we wrapped up the first phase of my airframe and powerplant (A&P) training here at the School of Missionary Aviation Technology (SMAT). I'm enjoying learning the mechanics side of flying and look forward to using my FAA qualifications to help Pacific Mission Aviation starting next fall.
The year of training is broken down into three phases: General, Airframe, & Powerplant. At the end of each phase is a written FAA test, and the Airframe and Powerplant phases also include an oral and practical (O&P) exam administered by an FAA examiner. Both of these O&P exams will take the better part of a day to compete.
I applied and was approved to take the written test early just to stay ahead of things - can't complain with a 100%! Most A&P programs are two year programs and the SMAT program is one year, so things are packed together. 2016 is just around the corner, the year we leave for Micronesia!
Saturday, November 7, 2015
Snoopy
A friend of mine I originally met at Cedarville University was kind of enough to offer me his Cessna 140 for 4-5 months while at mechanics school for no other reason than for me to keep some of my flying skills sharp. It's a huge blessing because I had never taken any of the family flying. The airplane's name is "Snoopy".
In order to fly a tailwheel aircraft, it requires an FAA checkout by an instructor. So, since my friend is also an instructor we were able to accomplish my tailwheel checkout before he returned home. Since the plane has arrived I've been able to take the kids and Lana flying, a great experience we've all enjoyed!
Wednesday, October 14, 2015
The Ferguson Flyer - Propellers, Bolts, & Grease
THE FERGUSON FLYER
OCTOBER 2015
OCTOBER 2015
Pressing Forward,
Lance, Lana, Liam, Lilli, & Luis
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)