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SFS November Specials
Instrument Rating/IPC
Receive 10% off Enrollment and the Cessna Instrument Flight Training Kit and receive 2 hours free Simulator Time!
November is the perfect time for Instrument training. Our updated FAA approved simulator is perfect for all stages of instrument training:
SAVE BIG!
Part 141, Total of 40% or Part 61, 20 Hours Total of Training can be completed in our FAA approved simulator.
INSTRUMENT RATED PILOTS ~ Save 10% on Instrument Proficiency Check in the simulator or airplane
To receive your discount, present the below attached coupon at time of dispatch
Night Owl SPECIAL Take advantage of great savings and fly during the tranquil and peaceful evening hours! Save 10% on rental and instruction flights of one hour or more during the entire month of November at Snohomish Flying Service in Fixed Wing or Helicopter Aircraft.
Depart no earlier than 6:30 PM and make reservations no later than 5:30 PM the evening of the intended flight. Discount offer requires submittal of the coupon in this months' publication and applies only to instruction and rental given in SFS Fleet aircraft.
To receive your discount, present the below attached coupon at time of dispatch |
EAA Restores Harvey Field Wind T
 The Wind T was removed from its support and disassembled early this year. Over the years the original wood had rotted away, the corrugated translucent yellow fiberglass covering had disintegrated, and the internal light system had become corroded. The fiberglass material had not been manufactured since 2004, and translucent yellow acrylic sheets had an estimated cost of more than $1200. It was decided to rework the frame and cover it with fabric, use rope lights to outline the T, as well as add red, green, and white navigation lights.
Fabric tends to vibrate on flat surfaces, instead of wood, ribs were fabricated to give the body and wings a curved contour. New steel tube structure was added to support an access hatch and provide the wing/fuselage intersection support. The bearing support structure was reinforced, because the original was too flexible. The tail section was reworked to give a smooth contour, and more support on the tail plan form. The balance of the structure was cleaned, painted, and made ready for the fabric application. The whole structure was covered in Ceconite, protected with UV coating, and painted yellow. EAA Chapter 84 enjoyed the project, and hopes that the flying community will make good use of the restored Wind T.
Nick Gentry, EAA Chapter 84 Treasurer |
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Exxon Mobil and Western Petroleum offer the Pilots+ Promotion!
 Pilots can now take advantage of building rewards and purchase additional fuel at Harvey Airfield while earning Pilots+ points! Our Pilots+ program rewards you for all your trips to an Exxon Mobil FBO by crediting you with 5 points per gallon.
If you are interested in applying for a Pilots+ card, simply stop by the Maintenance/Line Office in Building 20 on the main ramp for more information. We will also enter you in this months Raffle. Just drop off your business card for a chance to win.
This month's prizes:
1 - Pilots+ mug - Stylish mug will keep your hot or cold beverages at temperature.
1 - LED lighted hat - Lightweight ball cap has LED lights built in and will stay on your head as you turn and bend!
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Notes from FW Chief Instructor
Peter Swift
Let's look at airspeed. We have all been exposed to the various comments from our CFI; "watch your airspeed; you're too low, too high, slow down, watch out...." What drives that needle? Let's start on how it operates. The airspeed indicator is classified as part of the pitot static system and is the only indicator out of this group (airspeed, altimeter and vertical speed) that requires BOTH a static air source and pitot air. Remember, airspeed measurement is actually a differential pressure measurement between static air from the static air source - Ps and total or ram air from the pitot tube - Pt . Mechanically, the moveable diaphragm, connected to the gears that drive the needle is connected to the pitot tube while the air around the outside of the diaphragm is exposed to static air. Thus as you go faster and more air is "rammed" down the pitot tube it expands the diaphragm and drives the airspeed needle to a higher reading. Less air pressure in the pitot tube and now the static air on the outside of the diaphragm can compress the diaphragm and the airspeed indicates a lower speed.
You can now clearly see why we need to check as part of the preflight that the pitot tube is clear as is the static source. Air needs to be able to easily travel into and out of the airspeed indicator.
What indication do you get on the airspeed indicator if the pitot tube is blocked? Well looking back at the design, a blocked pitot tube will not allow any air into the inside of the diaphragm. Whatever air is inside the diaphragm is stuck there. Yes, BUT on most GA aircraft remember, the pitot tube also has a small drain hole located at the point where it makes a right angle turn. This is to allow water that is carried into the tube by the ram air to escape, bleed out so as not to get inside the diaphragm. This hole will, with a blocked pitot tube also allow the air in the pitot plumbing to escape and equalize with the surrounding static air pressure. You now have equal pressure on both sides of the diaphragm, zero differential pressure, so the airspeed indicator will always read zero...
On the other hand, a blocked static source traps air in the line at whatever pressure it happened to be when the static source became blocked. Visualize that diaphragm again.....now there is a changing pressure on the inside from the pitot tube, and it is trying to reference against a constant pressure on the outside. This will show on the airspeed indicator as a lower and lower airspeed as you climb and an increase in airspeed as you descend.
Check the pitot tube and the static source before EVERY flight and you should never have to see any of these errors...
Blue Skies,
Peter Swift, Chief Instructor |
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Fly & Dine ~ Helicopter or Airplane!
  An Experience to Remember
Helicopter or Airplane Scenic Flight for Two and a Delicious Prime Rib Dinner or Breakfast Airplane Flight & Prime Rib Meal $139 For Two
Helicopter Flight & Prime Rib Meal $179 For Two Prime Rib Dinner with choice of potato, soup or salad, garlic toast, non-alcoholic beverage and your choice of one appetizer or desert to share.
If you prefer a Breakfast or early Lunch, the menu includes Prime Rib and Eggs with hash browns, toast, and your choice of coffee or juice.
Reservations ~ Call 360.568.1541, extension 222 |
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Congratulations SFS First Solo Students
Terri Bronson & Jesse Hallenbeck (CFI)
Jonathan Marsh & Jesse Hallenbeck (CFI)
Greg Martz & Erik Lindberg (CFI)
Congratulations SFS Graduates
Brent Koos ~ Sport Pilot
Doug Miller ~ Commercial Multi-Engine Land
SFS New Enrollees
Jennifer Stollwerck ~ Private Helicopter
Joshua Boelter ~ Instrument Airplane
Welcome Harvey Field Tenants
John Weir
Toby Velie
Thomas Riedinger
Wayne Burns
David Grondahl - Welcome Back!
Edward Schacker |
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Your friendly staff at
Snohomish Flying Service, Harvey Field and
Skydive Snohomish |
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"Aircraft Control...Errors the Examiner has Seen" GUEST SPEAKER:
Johnny Summers DPE
DATE & TIME:
November 13th, 10:30 AM
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LOCATION:
HARVEY FIELD
9900 Airport Way
Snohomish, WA 98296
(360) 568-1541 |
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INFORMATION 360-568-1541 Extension: 260 Ask for Cyndy |
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