Neat experience today.

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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.

"john smith" wrote in message
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In article ,
"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.

Bingo. On my old Tomahawk, I had to dip the tip of my index finger into
engine oil and spread it on both yoke shafts about once every six months to
keep everything moving easily. The difference between pre and post-lube
stiction was noticable.

KB

Bingo. On my old Tomahawk, I had to dip the tip of my index finger into
engine oil and spread it on both yoke shafts about once every six months
to keep everything moving easily. The difference between pre and
post-lube stiction was noticable.

I'll bet a little lithium grease would work better, longer, and be less
mess.

Of course, you seldom will have a bit of lithium grease on your dipstick,
when you need it! g
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Jim in NC