[Rhodes22-list] ATTN - Bob Mellor, Almost Flying

[Bill Effros]

Um,

How much do aircraft spark plugs cost, and how many do you need?

As I understand flying, having your motor conk out can be a serious problem.

Bill Effros

Brad Haslett wrote:
> Bob,
>
> That cantankerous bitch, otherwise know affectionately as N4451V, 
> wouldn't
> start today in 50F weather without a pre-heat. I moved her from Olive
> Branch, MS to the old Millington Naval Base north of Memphis today to her
> new hangar.  She runs perfect once she starts and is the best flying
> aircraft I've ever had the pleasure of caressing.  The next step is to
> change the spark plugs to 'fine wire' units.  They're about three 
> times as
> expensive but I've gotten good feedback from those who have switched.  
> We'll
> take a tour of 'greater' Memphis on your next trip and hopefully the
> simulator will be available.  That's an open invitation to all. We're 
> going
> to Destin, FL next week, I'm taking 51V to Gulfport the middle of the 
> month,
> and then Fan has cruise trip planned to Alaska.  Somewhere in the 
> middle of
> all that the poor neglected 'CoraShen' needs taken through her paces.
>
> Thank goodness for May, I need some spool-down time. I'm flying to 
> Paducah
> early May to have 51V looked over by the experts and then plan on 
> emptying
> Anne's fridge.
>
> Hey ya'all, ever heard of the Memphis in May festival?  It's probably the
> most famous BBQ contest and one of the largest music concerts in the
> country.  We have a room or at least a map to the nearest Motel 6.
>
> Brad
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