Summer Flying Submitted: 6/1/2007      Submitted By: Inter-State Aviation Tie down your aircraft at all times. Even a twin engine aircraft can be moved by the wind. Also, even though the weather is getting warmer, you can still get carburetor ice when the conditions are right. Carburetor ice can still happen especially in C182s with the Continental O470. Make sure you maintain your logbooks. Make sure the proper records have been written before you fly. It is the owner/operator's responsibility for insuring that the ADs are complied with.

Nests in Cowling Submitted: 3/31/2007      Submitted By: Inter-State Aviation, Inc. It's Spring! Remember the birds work unbelievably fast when building their nests. If you notice bird droppings (usually around the cowling or propeller area) check closely for signs of straw, grass or twigs. It's better to discover this on the ground.

Taxi Courtesy Submitted: 2/28/2007      Submitted By: Inter-State Aviation, Inc. To insure a 'Welcome' to a new facility you have just taxied up to, DO NOT tail your aircraft around when a shop door is open. It could be your aircraft in the shop when the cowling gets blown over or cylinder work is being done, and the amount of dust created by this act is now in your engine. If you notice 'weepy' fuel quick drains, it may be because the o-rings were damaged in below freezing weather. Let us know.

Carburetor Ice Submitted: 1/31/2007      Submitted By: Inter-State Aviation, Inc. The air is still cold but not necessarily dry. There are days where there doesn't appear to be any moisture but there very well could be. Be cautious of carburetor ice even on the clear days. Also, spring is approaching and the crop dusters will be going out. Yup, that's right, the season for fertilizing is just around the corner. Sometimes they do not talk on the radio, or they may not even have a radio! The pattern will be much busier so please be alert. Always be looking around and talking on the radios. It is better to talk too much than not at all! Safey First!