On 31 Oct 2006 17:42:26 -0800, "abripl" wrote:


Roger (K8RI) wrote:
I leave the 18 mpg SUV home and drive my wife's 48 mpg Prius. I only
drive the 4 Runner when I need to haul something messy, or she's gone
with her car. So even if I take a trip and run the Deb for all she's
worth I still save gas.

Now all I need is to buy a second larger plane for ocasional larger
hauling or when my wife wants to fly separately at same time. Otherwise
of course I will use my smaller canard for most flying.

Hmmm... I only have one and a quarter airplanes. I'm not even half way
there yet and the G-III will have a larger engine than the old Deb.
OTH it should go a lot farther on the same gas.

BTW I see some environmental groups are pushing for the elimination of
lead in Avgas. Then I won't be able to use either engine.

Roger Halstead (K8RI & ARRL life member)
(N833R, S# CD-2 Worlds oldest Debonair)
www.rogerhalstead.com