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(Michael) wrote:


Second, maybe those who are not worried about it should be. I know a
Bonanza pilot who didn't worry about it. He would routinely cut the
power way back for a rapid descent. I attempted to get him to stop,
but he just wasn't worried about it. Then he lost a jug on takeoff.
He's more careful now.

But what indicates that his descent procedure led to the cylinder
failure? Maybe he didn't warm the engine enough for takeoff, maybe he
didn't change oil often, perhaps he over-boosted the engine routinely.

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Dale L. Falk

There is nothing - absolutely nothing - half so much worth doing
as simply messing around with airplanes.

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