Talk about blowing a gasket!

Our mechanic, Mitch, was true to his word and returned to the airplane late last night (after his shift as an EMT!) to get the plane ready so all he would have to do was replace the gaskets when they arrived.  However, as he further inspected the parts he soon realized it was a bigger issue than originally thought.  The carburetor was showing signs of fuel in places it shouldn’t. [NOTE:  I am NOT a mechanic so please forgive that my details may be fuzzy and my wording may not make complete sense.]

This morning we grappled with what to do next.  Aircraft Spruce has the part in stock – but would require a 4 hour drive in each direction.  There was a chance one would be available in Jacksonville, but we wouldn’t know until later in the morning…and of course, that would be the opposite direction.  We thought of our friend from Meriden, Rick B., who would drop everything and take you for a flight if you needed to get somewhere urgently.  I figured KAYS would have a few of those types as well.  Sure enough, they did!

Right now, Heather is flying with Mike to Jacksonville to pick up the part.  I’ll keep you posted….