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May was disappointing for flying, but the author enjoyed a weekend with favorable weather, flying with a neighbor and his wife to an annual breakfast. After performing an annual inspection on his plane, he plans to add a spinner for dynamic balance, which can reduce vibrations and enhance engine performance.
The Cessna 150 project is complete after a year of upgrades, including avionics, a new engine, and a conversion to key-start. The installation went smoothly, with improved performance and no leaks observed post-swap. However, the plane unexpectedly gained 35 lbs, complicating future flight training arrangements within legal weight limits.
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