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In the spring of 2006, American Airline's Senior 777 Captain Bill Weatherspoon contacted Jerry Temple Aviation (JTA) to discuss the purchase of an airplane.  The Cessna 310 he had in mind would be his first airplane.  Scheduled to retire in a few months, Captain Weatherspoon had flown just about every aircraft type American has used in the past thirty years. 

Of particular concern to Bill was the fact that he’d been away from general aviation and operations for thirty years.  Attending The Twin Cessna Flyer Organization's May ’06 2-day Engine Seminar and 2-day Systems Operations Seminar exposed Bill to this excellent owners group, but also confirmed just how much there is to know about twin Cessna’s and the value of professional support. 

Needless to say, piloting a wide-body airliner to Europe or Japan is a different way of flying.  After determining that a normally aspirated 310Q was probably going to be the best aircraft for the Weatherspoon family’s needs, a Garmin equipped, fully deiced 310Q was located. 

Bill and Jerry Temple picked up the aircraft from its New England owner and flew it to Bridgeport, CT for a comprehensive pre-purchase inspection.  Upon completion of the purchase, a dual instruction delivery flight to Dallas was flown.  After some typical post-sale maintenance, additional dual training was conducted.  Having checked out jumbo jet pilots before, Jerry Temple was ready for the initial landing flare at 100 feet.  But, hard work and sweat brought the expected results.  Today Captain Weatherspoon and his family are enjoying their Cessna 310Q. 

JTA appreciates the letter and photos from Captain Weatherspoon.