On a cold night in early spring, I took off from Lunken Airport in 72B, my beloved (I think) Cessna 180. I came back to climb power at 500 feet agl and the engine began running rough, missing and losing power — which sort of caught my attention. So, I pulled on the carburetor heat and, since the engine was making power, turned back toward the airport. But then it smoothed out, which was odd because I’d checked the heat just before takeoff; the air was very dry, and this airplane rarely gets carb ice, even in “juicy” conditions. But from then on, it happened on every flight, regardless of temperature and weather, always “fixable” by applying carb heat. The EGT in the number 2 cylinder was running a lot higher than the others, and I was pretty sure it was a manifold leak and the mixture was running too lean.
Unusual Attitudes: Nicknames, Deserved or Not!
Key Takeaways:
- The author recounts a frustrating and costly ongoing saga of trying to fix a persistent engine problem in his Cessna 180, leading to his plane being grounded for an extended period.
- While grounded, he explored websites detailing the humorous and often colorful nicknames pilots bestow upon various aircraft, from small general aviation planes to military jets and large airliners.
- The article presents an extensive compilation of these creative nicknames, showcasing the shared humor and unique culture within the aviation community, even extending to mythical airlines and aviation-themed names for children.
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