Re: Sonex-A purchase - What to look for
Posted: Sun Jun 02, 2024 10:39 pm
So, despite yesterday’s poor leakdown test, I was up at 4:30 this morning to eagerly continue my journey westward. I was sitting in the airplane at 6, ready to go. Low ceilings and visibility were all around, but forecast to improve mid-morning. So I sat there for 3 hours, and decided to do a little research on VW air-cooled burned valves.
And I learned that the burned valve in my AeroVee demonstrated all of the attributes of a classic burned valve. It was eroding from the edge (hence the low compression), and had the characteristic green crescent on the edge.
Now I became very apprehensive about continuing. I messaged Bryan and voiced my concerns, and without a moment’s hesitation, Bryan and Adam gave up their entire Sunday to help take the wings off and load the UHaul. These guys possibly literally saved my life! People like Bryan and Adam renew my sometimes waning faith in human nature, and I’m so grateful for their assistance.
So it’s a 2,000 mile UHaul home to California tomorrow, with the Sonex tucked safely behind. Am I disappointed to not be flying home? Sure. But I’d rather be safe than sorry!
And I learned that the burned valve in my AeroVee demonstrated all of the attributes of a classic burned valve. It was eroding from the edge (hence the low compression), and had the characteristic green crescent on the edge.
Now I became very apprehensive about continuing. I messaged Bryan and voiced my concerns, and without a moment’s hesitation, Bryan and Adam gave up their entire Sunday to help take the wings off and load the UHaul. These guys possibly literally saved my life! People like Bryan and Adam renew my sometimes waning faith in human nature, and I’m so grateful for their assistance.
So it’s a 2,000 mile UHaul home to California tomorrow, with the Sonex tucked safely behind. Am I disappointed to not be flying home? Sure. But I’d rather be safe than sorry!