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"JJS" jschneider@re movecebridge.net wrote:

Okay, survey time. We have a lot of Piper pilots on the newsgroups. How
many of you find it necessary to "pump the yoke"to get a smooth low speed
landing? I'll go first... not me. Is something wrong with my airplane or
just every other Piper in the world?

If properly maintained and lubricated, the shaft should move freely,
without binding.