So after the arduous task of placing an airplane on the library lawn, we set out to sit in the shade of the wing all day and tell passers-by about our welcome back BBQ this wednesday night at 6:00. (For those convoginators or readers who would for some reason be in the Stillwater area...) I digress, getting this thing in place was literally a "bitch and a half." Getting it back out will be a full "two bitches." It makes for a nice picture though, and I love the look on people's faces when they see it and ask, "Did you land that here?" I keep a straight face and say, "It was more of a crash, really..."
So as the sun came up, the fuel heats up and expands, causing it to flow out of the fuel vent located on the bottom of the left wing. We tried to catch as much as possible in various containers so we could dispose of it safely, but the library lawn has had a healthy dose of avgas, and thanks to the ubiquitous Oklahoma wind, so did all of the dorks sitting under the wing. I was just waiting for someone to light up their Lucky Strike and immolate us all. Thankfully I've now had a shower, but I probably have lead poisoning...
Off for some well deserved sleep,
Jeff C.
