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To all -

Thanks for the advice on changing engine mounts.  Consensus seems to be
unanimous in favor of the change, although there are many of you out there
that are very happy with the short mounts.

I spoke to a friend of mine who has recently completed a firewall forward
restoration of a Pitts Special.  His reaction was "you can get 3 inches more
room for only $500?  Don't think twice, just do it!"  He didn't care that
flying qualities were improved -- he thought the extra space alone was worth
far more than the cost.  When I told him that the factory not only knew about
and approved the long mount, but that they actually developed it, he berated
me for even considering not switching.  (For info, right now I have nothing
attached forward of the firewall except the mount, and have done no cowling
work at all.)

I'm calling Vern today to order a new mount.  It's my Christmas present to
myself...

- Rob Wolf