Thanks for the Kudos Protectedpilot

Quick update on my testing.

I am up to 30 flights on the returned engine from Richard. With the exception of the plug problem the flights have been near perfect as relates to engine performance. With few exceptions these flights are 15 minutes plus in duration, Cool Power 30% LS, APC 19x11, 98 to 100 degree days, and forced air cooling between flights! The big difference I have seen so far is that I barley hit the spinner with the starter and the engine fires and runs with authority and smoothness. I pretty much have to attribute this to the immediate forced air cooling between flights. The "Lasko" high volume fan I am using has the engine back to ambient in about 5 minutes. I am guessing now that the pump is never "dry," thus not experiencing wear, I will get to the 50 flight mark. At 50 flights I am going to call Richard and see if he will give me the OK to go to the APC 19.5x11.5 prop! I have the new plugs but I do not want to introduce a new variable until I finish this 100 flight test. If the current YS plug should fail I will install one of the new ones to start a life cycle comparission.

On a different subject I now have about 75 flights on my Valiant and I am really getting back into the saddle with P-11. I am planning on attending the Dallas event although it will be a one day event for me as I have not even gotten through F-11 once without having to "bail out" of at least one maneuver and most times two!!! Oh well, maybe next year.

Dick