Thanks to all the great responses so far. I had a Subaru H-4 initially with an MT electric constant speed prop. I had the quietest plane in my area and even after it blew a piston, was impressed enough that recently I purchased a 2014 Outback.
I began flying in 1963 in the Marines and then TWA, but alas, since 2003, I rather than others fund my flying so rarely do I use it to actually travel. I fly it 2-3 times a week purely for the joy of seeing the Lord?s handiwork. Today I flew my 300-303 Young Eagles over 14years.
Am looking forward to cross country flights to see how well it does, just don?t want to be hurting it while waiting.