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SPECIAL ANOUNCEMENT:
All the goodies, that have been donated to our Workshops and Seminars will be given away after the Workshops at 5:30 in the Maintenance Hanger.
MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN
When you complete a station at the Workshops, or a Seminar ask for a ticket, drop ½ into the RED CAN, keep the other half, the more Workshops and Seminars you attend the better your chances of winning!
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Hands on Workshops Adventures will be conducted at The Maintenance Hanger from 9:00 until 5:00
on Saturday September 28th, 2024
This year (2022) We will have 9 different “Stations” Plus a Engine on a 1st Class engine stand that we will be running so you can see “First Hand” how it works, you can get some “Hands On” experience in the areas you might want to brush up on or learn new skills. You may move between the different “Stations” as you like. We will have “Experts” at each station to get you familiar with:
AN Hardware and Safety Wiring
At this station you will get the basics of why you need to use AN hardware, the differences between AN hardware and “Hardware Store” hardware. How to choose the correct hardware for the application and which fasteners to use to complete the task. After Hardware, you move onto Safety Wiring, where we discuss the Why, Where, and How of Safety Wiring, you get to put your new found knowledge to work and actually secure bolts, fittings, and a oil filter.
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Riveting Workshop
This workshop will get you familiar with using a metal brake, using clecos to line up drilled holes, using a pop rivet gun and driving “bucked” rivets. Russell Sanford (From Greenville Tec’s Aviation Maintenance School) will also skill you on Medal Identification, Drill bit sizes and identification (yess there are lots of different bits), Edge distances, Drilling techniques, Countersinking, and drilling out rivets.
There is NO COST for this workshop
(although donations will be accepted
to defer the cost of Materials) $5.00 is suggested Any questions, contact Eric.
Oil Filters
Separate the good from the Bad
In this Workshop we will be changing the oil on our test stand engine, we look at the process for removing your old filter and the recommended interval for oil (and filter) changes. Selecting the correct filter for your engine, marking it, the correct way to install it, and proper torquing techniques. We then cut it open, remove the media and look for impurities that might indicate further inspection. Oil analysis kits and information from Blackstone Labs are available for your next oil change.
Spark Plugs
The end of the Ignition System
A Expert from Champion Aerospace will be onhand to help with all your SparkPlug Questions
This workshop will explore the different types of spark plugs plugs that are recommended for your engine. We will show you the proper technique for removing, handling, storing, cleaning, gapping, diagnosing, reinstallation and torquing of your plugs. The spark plugs will be removed cleaned, gapped and reinstall in out test stand engine.
We will also discuss the proper way to remove and reinstall the ignition harness on your plugs.
The Oil Filter and Sparkplug sections of our Workshops are Sponsored by Champion Aerospace from Liberty South Carolina. Champion Aerospace has been a long time partner in our Triple Tree Workshops and Their Customer Service Representative will be on hand to conduct the workshops and answer your questions about Champion products.
How an Aircraft Engine Works
Cut-A-Way engine
The Folks at Greenville Tech’s Aviation Maintenance Division are really stepping up to the plate this year to help us with our Workshops. One thing they are bringing is a Cut-A-Way aircraft engine so you can see how the Suck-Squeeze-Bang-Blow really works. They will also be supplying a lot of the hands-on displays and personnel to explain how they work.
Aircraft Tires and Tubes
Michelin Aircraft Tire Experts from Michelin will explain the in’s and out’s of aircraft tires, tubes and their maintenance. Once again Michelin Aircraft Tire will be supporting Tripple Tree Workshops by donating tires, tubes and other assorted goodies. Michelin has Supported our workshops from the very beginning and we thank them for their dedication to General Aviation and Triple Tree. Michelin is another Aviation Company that call the Upstate of South Carolina home.
Avionics:
The expert in avionics from Greenville Tec’s Avionics Department will cover, electrical connectors, cannon plugs, connectors, wire routing and securing, as well as wire repair and the difference between automotive, aviation and environmental splices. Volt/Ohm Meter usage will also be covered and real world examples will be available for you to hone your skills in this very important area
P.F. Flyers will show you a pitot/Static system and what goes into a VFR and IFR Certification. P.F. Flyers will donate a certificate for a Free VFR Certification in their continuing effort to support Triple Tree and General Aviation. Please tell theP.F. Flyer technicians much you appreciate their efforts and ask any questions you may have about the pitot static system and VFR/IFR certifications.
Propeller Balancing
Make that Vibration Go Away!
Steve Sennett from Dynavibe will be here to explain propeller balancing, how to recognize when you need it, how to get rid of it and the “Nuts and Bolts” of how the equipment works, we will actually be balancing a propeller “On Site” so you can see “How its Done” and Why its Important to keep your Drive Train balanced for longer Engine and Airframe Life.
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About Your Lead Instructor: Eric Barnhill
Eric owns and runs a Aircraft Restoration/Maintenance business in upstate South Carolina, He also runs a Educational Website MyAnnual.net which helps you the Aircraft Owner/Pilot Understand and Maintain your Aircraft. He has been a Pilot for 32 years, a Skydiver for 46 years, a IA for 20ears and an and an aircraft mechanic/restorer for over 30 years. Eric Has won Best Of Class at Oshkosh, Grand Champion at Lakeland and numerous other awards for his restorations. In 2007 Eric was awarded the Aviation Maintenance Technician of the Year Award for South Carolina from the FAA
Eric is also a FAA FAASTeam member
SPECIAL THANKS!
The folks at Greenville Tec’s Aviation Maintenance Division have really stepped up to the plate this year,
Their Director Carl Washburn, has “Gone the Extra Mile” to Help us present a FIRST CLASS Educational Opportunity to all attendees at this years Workshops.
Please tell the instructors how much you appreciate their help and time, they are all Volunteers!
Greenville Tec’sAviation Maintenance Program
We at Triple Tree would like to THANK YOU! for supporting our efforts to help YOU, The Flying Public informed about what You can do to your aircraft and to “Keep Em Flying” If you have any questions, you can contact Eric Barnhill at: ericjump@aol.com- (864) 350-3764
Lunch will be available on the patio (Behind Big Hanger), Please reserve lunch by clicking on this link and entering “Piston” as password.