Hello corvaircrafters and KR'ers, Today was the 11th anniversary of the first flight of N357CJ with a 3100 corvair. I got home a tad late to get a flight in to celebrate but I did get to fly for 1.5 hours last evening so I guess that was the anniversary flight. I thought that I would have broken the 1000 hour mark but the last couple years things have been getting in the way of life's biggest treasure for me (flying). The plane sits waiting in her hanger at 897 hours right now. I am getting a bit better building time as I have been getting out for a couple hours a week lately. That should get her over the mark with inn the next year easy. ?? I really feel like I have to thank a couple people for supporting me ?over the years. William has always shown me support. He has always returned calls and we have talked for hours. I built my engine in his very early years of business and there by did not have the resources that may of you enjoy today. My confidence was built on his information and support and truthfully the old adage "a wing and a prayer". Thanks William for being a friend. ?? Mark Langford, is a friend and a mentor that defies description. He is over eager to help to a fault ... not just me but everyone. He seems like he is right next door not 800 miles away. He is always been there to bounce ideas off and has never failed to be rational and logical in a discussion. He has become a close friend in spite of the miles between us. Thank you Mark for everything.
?? So many more friends that have helped me continue my dreams. It is impossible to name them all. The memories that I hold dear have so much to do with flying. The places that I have visited. The views that I have enjoyed. It all seems like more than a guy deserves. You may wonder what brought this on? Well it was simply reflecting on the past 11 years of flying my KR. The thousands of pictures that I have saved. The people I have met. plus one somber thing -the truth of knowing that life is to short and it could all end too quickly. So thank you all my friends. My I be able to return every favor to each of you. ??One question too.. Does anyone know when coils should be replaced. I started thinking about that last night after seeing a bit more than 20 rpm difference in the run up. Joe Horton, N357CJ
