Update on 83LJ and new 67LJ

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Update on 83LJ and new 67LJ

Postby jjbardell » Mon Apr 23, 2018 6:56 am

I’ve been absent for some time as my search for new wings took longer than I expected. But I’m happy to have an update and also wanted to share the status of 83LJ.

Sonex #0864 is ready for its first flight after a 1.5 year down time. The new owner has installed a 350IS and a big prop. We are awaiting first flight results.

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As for me, I’ll be parking just behind all my Sonex friends at Oshkosh this year. After and extended search, I’m happy to report I’m flying again with a new set of wings. I’ll be changing the N-number to our wedding date 6/7, the Sonex was our meeting day 8/3. :)

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The specs: Vans RV-9a tip-up with a Lycoming o-320 and cruise prop. Yesterday I flew the first cross country to Greenbay WI from Chicago. 275nm. 55min each way with a total average of 153mph on 8.7gph. IAS enroute was 165mph @ 55%. Spot on the published numbers.

Looking forward to seeing my Sonex friends and visiting you at your bases. I love my cross-country trips!

Hope all is well with those I am not in regular contact with. Fly safe. J.
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Re: Update on 83LJ and new 67LJ

Postby Bryan Cotton » Mon Apr 23, 2018 7:32 am

Hey Josh!
Glad your Sonex found a worthy new owner. Congrats on the RV9A!
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Re: Update on 83LJ and new 67LJ

Postby Concorde » Mon Apr 23, 2018 8:03 am

Congratulations Josh ! Do you know the length of the new prop ?
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Re: Update on 83LJ and new 67LJ

Postby jjbardell » Mon Apr 23, 2018 1:26 pm

Concorde wrote:Congratulations Josh ! Do you know the length of the new prop ?


62” sensenich ground adjustable is what he selected.
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Re: Update on 83LJ and new 67LJ

Postby Concorde » Mon Apr 23, 2018 7:30 pm

Thanks !
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