N1BZRich(at)AOL.COM
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 Posted: Mon Aug 21, 2006 4:23 am Post subject: N31BZ back at SYI |
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Hello Lightning and Esqual list (Duane, AE, Kevin, plus ??)
I fought my way through lots of rain while dodging "thunder-bumpers" yesterday and am now back in SYI. The actual conditions were much worse than had been forecast or I would have waited a day or so. But 31BZ performed great and even with 20 plus knots on the nose, I made it in four hours - total fuel burn was 22.2 gallons. Block to block speed was about 140 (hate those headwinds) and fuel burn averaged about 5.5 gallons per hour. Actually the average speed was likely more than 140 since I had to constantly maneuver / change course to avoid thunder storms, etc.
The purpose of the trip is to get the new auto pilot installed and some minor paint touch up, but I want to offer rides to Duane (who starts building this week), AE, Kevin and any others that are seriously interested in the Lightning. Remember, 31BZ is not a Lightning, but has many Lightning mods, so it is kind of a second hybrid Lightning. If you are a current pilot you will get the left seat. I will be probably be here until the weekend. Give the guys at SYI a call if you are interested.
Blue Skies,
Buz
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