Hey! What about me! I need something like the other holes! How about another CDI, or an ADI, or an AOT indicator? Oh wait a minute, I know, how about a real nice engine analyzer? That's what I want is a JPI engine analyzer with all of the bells and whistles!
So, being new to the aircraft ownership thing, I foolishly agree. And thinking I can get a few more things done while the mechanic is under the hood, I come up with a short laundry list that he says will only take two days.
JPI-EDM, Reiff heating system, balance the prop, etc............., but they ALWAYS find more that needs to be 'fixed' once they open her up.
So now I am coming up on six days without the Maule, and I am ready to check myself into Trembling Hills Sanatorium. Were talking the robe, the cotton shoes, the music playing as I shuffle off for my meds, full lock-down, the works.
So, while I am waiting for a room to open up, the nurses suggested I talk about my separation anxiety, including any recent trips in the Maule which may help calm my nerves, and I reluctantly agree.............
We planned on flying from Portsmouth New Hampshire to Basin Harbor in Vermont on the shores of Lake Champlain which is about 130 miles west. They have a beautiful grass strip next to the resort and a fine restaurant that you can taxi right up to.
Here is my dutiful and ever helpful wife assisting with the pre-flight.
Once I do all of the dirty work, she takes the controls in cruise.
But the wind starts to pick up, and we now have a 40 knot headwind which happened to be quite choppy, so we decide to divert into Parlin airport in Newport NH for some Mexican food at the Red Baron Cafe. 100LL is $5.39.
After consuming some marginal tex-mex, we head back towards Portsmouth, and will plan on heading to Basin Harbor real soon.
Oh, gotta go, my room is ready! Visiting hours are 1-3 every third Wednesday!
Thanks for listening................Rob
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He is good people