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Sirius, XM, SiriusXM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc. All other marks and logos are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved. 08 THE VIEW from HERE Bona Fide Jennifer Dellenbusch SEPTEMBER Experience in a Virtual Cockpit 08 2017 26 by Michael Leighton LETTERS to the EDITOR 12 CESSNA FLYER EVENTS 18 Hone in the Reims Aviation THE HIGH and the WRITEY Range: Lycoming and the Kevin Garrison Oil Pressure French Cessnas by Jacqueline Shipe by Scott Kinney 20 32 46 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS Steve Ells 24 FULL CIRCLE Thomas Block Better to Have Flying and Not Need: 72 Southeast Alaska NEWS Survival Gear by Kristin Winter by CFA Staff 60 62 84 AIRCRAFT SAFETY ALERTS 88 ADVERTISER INDEX 90 BACK WHEN: VINTAGE CESSNA ADVERTISING AND MARKETING Keith Wilson Cover: Reims Cessna FR172J Photo: Keith Wilson Photo: LETTERS to the EDITOR Send your letters to Jennifer Dellenbusch [email protected] THE VIEW FROM HERE “Wheels Down in Dayton” by Dennis K. Johnson, August 2017 Dear Editor, After reading Dennis K. Johnson’s article, I thought your readers would be A wonderful time interested in seeing this picture. “You are the average of the 500,000 people you spend the most time with.” —Cessna Flyer staff (with our apologies to Jim Rohn) I had an absolutely wonderful time at the Gathering at Waupaca and at AirVenture this year. The Gathering was our biggest ever and I enjoyed seeing so many members that have become friends over the years and meeting many more members for the first time. We listened and learned and talked and laughed and ate and drank and it almost couldn’t have been any better. (I say “almost” because we always try to do better each year, so make plans to join us in 2018!) AirVenture was its amazing self—the smells (Jet fuel in the morning! Roasted sweet corn!), the sounds (Radial engines! The B-1 bomber!), the sights (Airplanes! Airplanes! Airplanes!). But this was the best event I’ve ever attended and I’ve been going to the Oshkosh since 1997. All that energy, magnificent airplanes flying overhead, avi- This metal structure is in downtown ation people interacting, friendly vendors and some really great weather made Dayton. It shows the exact flight path of for an unforgettable week. the Wright Brothers’ first flight. After spending a week so fully immersed in that upbeat environment, sur- It’s awesome to see. rounded by my aviation family, it was hard to settle back down to the worka- day world. So I vowed that I would find ways to keep that Waupaca/AirVenture Thanks, feeling alive all year long. I hope you’ll join me. Steve A. Swearengin As we disperse back out into the world, let’s pledge to keep that spirit of Carrollton, Texas optimism, fellowship and innovation intact. Let’s stay connected through the CFA Forums and through other aviation events. Let’s make sure that the avia- tion lifestyle—so well embodied in get-togethers like AirVenture and the Gathering at Waupaca—is safeguarded so that future generations can continue Hi Jen and Kent, to enjoy it as we do. [I] just finished the August issues and wrote to say it’s about time some- body let the world know that they can Blue skies, see the Wright Flyer III at Carillon Park in Dayton. Amazing to me that the oldest surviv- ing aircraft in the world is such a well- kept secret! Mike Disbrow Hartzell Engine Technologies continued on page 10... CESSNA FLYER (08) SEPTEMBER 2017 The only direct aircraft insurer.