Preparing the porter

As part of the Orientation process, I'll get the opportunity to train in the airplane I will actually fly in the field. The Pilatus Porter is a swiss built airplane built for of STOL (Short Take-offs and Landings)

Before I get to fly it, It needs to be prepared to be flown. Several Inspections are due and so the last few weeks we've been working to get it ready.

Wing stut attach points needed inspection

sprayed with a fluorescent dye and viewed under a black light should help find possible cracks.

No cracks were found

painting the inspected areas