It's a starter

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Flight planning at 6:45 AM local.
Arrived at M04 by 9:10 AM local.
Flight plan filed at 9:30 AM local.

Dick and Ruth taxied out first.
Bob and the 9BA Crew had the engine started second!
Maybe hussling can get 9BA in close third?

Well, no one's going anywhere.
Bill Hughes walked over.
"Starter's gone."

Bob signaled to cut the engine off.
Donna thought she had screwed something up royally.
Fumbled her way through shutting down the engine.

Dick and Ruth got the word and taxied back.
There's no maintenance here.
Just a private one for the ag planes.

So Bill Hughes tried to "loosen up the gear" with a gust lock.
Our tool kit consisted of an air filter, a couple wrenches and a couple screw drivers.
Now, Bill's on the phone desperately seeking a starter.

While the Cherokee's getting worked on,
some of us may take day trips to see the Big Muddy.
Donna wants to fly over Graceland.

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Photos

Good Start
Group gathered in front of AmericaBest Value Inn before heading to Covington Municipal Airport.

Comments

[Joe Stubblefield]

enjoy the local sights
Take your time, Eric and I have 624 in the 24 hour delay pool for this leg.