Is there any free aircraft plan to homebuilt? Thanks

All Thumbs wrote: Whatever happened to the EAA shows that were aired on Speedvision? Was "Fom The Ground Up" shown on that channel? Seems like the EAA could provide some programming. I always wanted a channel that would just drive up and down the rows at Oshkosh, no commentary...

The 618 in my wife's plane just stopped receiving signals. (the SNR screen reads all '0's). Checked continuity to the antenna and it's OK. Is it possible that those antennas could just quit? If the 618 itself quit its not worth fixing, but it had always made a good backup. Jim

I just don't get it. Can anyone successfully explain how flaperons work? Are they better or worse than seperate flaps? What are the pro's and con's? It seems to me if one fails you have no recovery. Lou

This was in the newspaper today. No information on the airplane, but it was supposed to be a homebuilt. I have heard it was a BD-4, but no confirmation. I used to fly out of the North Omaha Airport. It is relatively short (2,500 feet from memory) with high trees off the south end. The north end...

what is that tube thing on the end of a lighter plug wire to a gps? they are also to computers and cameras. LJ

Jim, Please advise availability status for the RST panel mount intercom kit. Thanks, Joe

Can anyone tell me what Rectifier/Regulator was used with a HAPI accessory case? I need to find a replacement.

Will someone please point me to the specification for effective carburetor heat? A friend is in the midst of his flight testing and asked me how one determines if the carb heat is working properly. All's I know is that if the rpm drops a hunnert or so on run-up, you say, "Check" and take off. Rich...

In California, you have to display your aircraft 12 days a year to be eligible for a "historical aircraft" tax exemption. The 12 days have to be at a recognized and publicized event (i.e. you can't just open up your hangar and hang a sign on the prop). I'm one day short and need a one-day event,...

"Jay Honeck" wrote in message news:_Uykd.324061$wV.233990@attbi_s54... The faster a good oil film gets established on the cam, the less chance there is of lifter damage. Anything under 60 degrees carries some risk. We preheat below 40. A single cold start when...

On Mon, 8 Nov 2004 05:06:42 -0800, "NW_PILOT" wrote: I have a question I have had Discovery Wings Channel for a long time now and usually there is nothing new on it same old reruns for the last 2 years. I have not once seen any thing about Cessna aircraft on there except for...

The Cat and Duck Method of Instrument Flying Today's flight age is an era highlighted with increasing emphasis on safety. Instrumentation in the cockpit and in ATC has reached new heights of electronic perfection to assist the pilot during take-off's, flight and landing. For whimsical contrast...

misar wrote: WILGA PZL Here's one thats forsale: http://www.barnstormers.com/listing.php?mode=usersearch&user=culpspecial%40yahoo.com

A close friend of mine died in an Adventure Air amphibian crash at North Central airport in RI. The accident date was Oct 29, 2004. After spending close to 11 years building it, he perished on his third flight in just over a week of testing it. Myself, and many others, in my local EAA chapter...

I am still in the design phase of my future plane. I would like to hear opinions on design software, and even buy software that someone doesn't use anymore. Brad

I'm looking for a piece of 4130 normalized that's 2" thick by 6.5" wide by 8" long (larger is okay). I've tried Fry Steel, Online Metals, Metal Express, Metal Supermarkets, and a few other -- no luck. My project (crankshaft) is fairly specific as to alloy and treatment. Any...

I was reading this thing: http://www.drive.cranfield.ac.uk/cfml/dieselmotorbike4.cfm Could this work for a small helicopter, like the kind BJ Schramm was marketing? Comments?

There is nothing wrong with endorsing one candidate or another, that is really the American system. I don't even object to any entertainer endorsing one candidate and taking an active part in their election. That again is our freedom and right. What I object to is the use of ones...

Neat. And good resolution for a $125 camera too: http://www.bowersflybaby.com/pix/video.html