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I also include survey ribbon in my fence box (also good for marking winds on the strip). The fluttering lets humans and bears know something's there and gives bears a reference after first jolt. Sporadic ribbon tied on the wires seems to have reduced our incidence of broken wires. Maybe helps...

Good points. Many parking spots being non-conductive gravel, it pays to have the capability to either do an earth ground with - rod and + wires, or a dual wire (+ and - wires) fence system. There are many places where I haven't been able to get the ground rod system to work and thus now I carry...

Bear fence and no stored food is a good idea. Having worked at lodges and satellite camps, I've seen bears chew holes in gas cans, tires, and just about everything else. They will avoid a working fence once they nose it.

Thanks for thinking of this, Scott. Any date works, but setting up a rain/wx date in advance might be helpful, given our predictably unpredictable spring weather! Johnny

Good point. Unfortunately, that is the way Legend fashions the lower cowling piece. I’ll fab a temporary wedge and attach to see if it helps. There’s no doubt that the 4” deeper experimental cargo pod disaffects the cooling and cruise speed. Were I to do it over again, I would replace with...

No issues with oil temps, as we have dual coolers fed by a ram air scoop on top of the cowling. Here’s a side shot of the full cowling

How’re your CHT’s? Our Aerosport IO375 w/ 7.8:1 pistons and same induction + mags (running on A curve) as yours has trouble keeping CHT’s down below 400 unless I’m absolutely lean of peak @ 60% power or increase fuel flow to 9-9.5 gph @ 60% power. We’ve done a bunch of baffling and other...

Events to follow prior year’s schedules, more or less… https://www.facebook.com/seldoviaflyin/

Ted, was just thinking about this - perhaps the difference in cowling designs between Legend and Backcountry would affect that inboard wash area? J

Just spoke with Rob @ Montana Float. They have a set of 2200 amphibs in stock (390-395lbs installed). Production has slowed to a crawl while he and his biz partner await finalization of company acquisition from the deceased owner's executor. Should have more word by end of June. Once that's...

How did your 2200 floats come out? I’m considering the 2400 amphibs for our 1,200lb Legend Cub, but after just finishing the plane last June am dragging my heels on building more instead of being out flying!

In our experimental 18, about 58.5g. Definitely not 61g. As others have written, flight attitude will affect it. Most important is to ensure the sight tubes are installed properly and not trapping fuel at the bottom, leading to false impressions of onboard fuel. See install instructions. I...

Possibly! Phone call will be recorded, so at least you're covered if you follow that particular controller's guidance

If anyone has future questions, call Potomac Clearance and ask 'em directly. Tel numbers were in that course Slide 1 (faasafety.gov)

Been using these for 4 years with no issues https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Kasa-Smart-Wifi-Plug/dp/B07RCNB2L3/ref=sr_1_2?crid=FRFDNDSDO6YR&keywords=kasa%2B20a%2Bsmart%2Bplug&qid=1701187150&sprefix=kasa%2B20a%2Bsmart%2Bplug%2Caps%2C106&sr=8-2&th=1

Dunno - that’s just what I was told by a guy who knows ‘em better than I do. I’ll have a good Cub mech here in AK take a look during upcoming annual for any issues.

Our 2023 Legend AL18 MOAC build is much stiffer on the controls than the PA18’s I’ve flown. Darin Hart (Legend company owner) said it’s due to being a faster, burlier bird with more control forces at work. It does become easier to stick around when slowed up.

Max, in addition to being an aviator, had a keen sense of local history and a great memory. I hadn’t seen him for a few years before we had supper together in Sept ‘22. Wonderful stories and reflections that evening. All of us from Greenville will miss you, Max. RIP.

Thanks, Stewart. Yes, you’re right - geometry was the factor. Once we corrected the valve guide angle by reboring and resleeving guides on proper X/Y axes, all the rest lined up and the faces are now hitting properly. Essentially the guides were off center.

Jut saw the news out of St Mary’s this morning. Yes - really sad. My heart goes out to his family.