Dazzler
Well-Known Member
Today was a gorgeous VFR day - severe clear. I was supposed to be flying the Archer. I got it all preflighted and topped off and the stupid thing wouldn't start !!!!
I've had trouble starting this aircraft in the past when it's been very cold, but this time it had been sitting in a heated hangar for 3 weeks. There was absolutely no reason why it shouldn't have started. I'm guessing that there's something wrong with the battery in there, or there's some faulty electric drain.
The guy at the FBO was not helpful at all. I asked him for help and he was like "Well, what do you want me to do about it?" I was lost for words! I asked him if the Warrior was available, and he said that he didn't know where the plane was! How could you not know??? What an idiot!
I was very bummed today as I saw lots of aircraft taking off into the blue sky. I had my friend with me, with his camcorder, all raring to go, so he was bummed too. My son was looking forward to the trip - he was singing "We're going in a Piper!" all the way to the airport, so of course he was upset when I told him that it was a no-go.
That FBO may well be losing my business. Grrrr I'm frustrated !!!
I've had trouble starting this aircraft in the past when it's been very cold, but this time it had been sitting in a heated hangar for 3 weeks. There was absolutely no reason why it shouldn't have started. I'm guessing that there's something wrong with the battery in there, or there's some faulty electric drain.
The guy at the FBO was not helpful at all. I asked him for help and he was like "Well, what do you want me to do about it?" I was lost for words! I asked him if the Warrior was available, and he said that he didn't know where the plane was! How could you not know??? What an idiot!
I was very bummed today as I saw lots of aircraft taking off into the blue sky. I had my friend with me, with his camcorder, all raring to go, so he was bummed too. My son was looking forward to the trip - he was singing "We're going in a Piper!" all the way to the airport, so of course he was upset when I told him that it was a no-go.
That FBO may well be losing my business. Grrrr I'm frustrated !!!