In article , Scott writes: AS sells an insulating tape for exhaust pipes. The theory that it will cause more of the heat to leave the end of the exhaust pipe and less into the engine compartment. Since I have an updraft cooling system...

"...Liquified nitrogen gas can store a lot of energy, pressure-wise..." Not so. The reason people store N2 in the liquid phase is that the density is high so you store a lot of mass for little volume. Also if you keep it liquified you can store it in a lightweight thin wall tank. To keep...

Hi Troop.......... The weather forecast for Idaho today is staggering! 107° F in Boise, 108° in Twin Falls and 110° in Mountain Home. Montana is similar with 108° forecast in Helena. Last year, on my way to OSH, I planned my fuel stops to take advantage of autogas availability. I stopped at...

The paint scheme is patterned after a famous Dutch painter. This is an Oshkosh Lindy award winner. There is no paint over!

From: "Alan" Subject: WTB Used Deihl Case Date: Wednesday, July 30, 2003 2:20 PM Hey guys, I am in search of a good deal on a Diehl Case for my VW project. I want to end up with the electric start, alternator and if I am lucky, the mag setup. But will entertain all that have...

I feel there is a real advantage to the use of slats and flaps in order to have things happen slowly during landing and yet still have a good cruise speed. Of course the problem is in the complexity and the extra weight. For rails I was thinking about something like standard kitchen drawer rails or...

Some time ago there were posts on r.a.h. about seat cushions. Received a brochure today from "Gadget Alert", 1-800-429-0039, www.gadgetalert.com. In it they have a seat a interesting cushion. TN335 Thermo-Sensitive Memory Foam Office Chair Cushion ($49.95) Is both seat and back. Seat is 15" x...

Heres you chance to get to know the Mini-500 cheap. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=26428&item =2426171480

There ought to be some literature on this subject since so many O-200's have been installed on the noses of Formula 1 racers and revved up to 4.5k rpm while rocketing around the pylons. Hows about it? Anybody know where it can be found? A fellow named Fehling wrote essays on how to improve the...

Rich, Maybe you are at OSH, but your @a------.net mailbox is over quota. Have sent some stuff that is bouncing. Bruce A. Frank

Hey guys, I am in search of a good deal on a Diehl Case for my VW project. I want to end up with the electric start, alternator and if I am lucky, the mag setup. But will entertain all that have all or just parts. Let me know what you got and the price. Thanks again Alan Please do not hit reply. ...

Anyone have their O-200 parts manual handy? What is the part number for a standard sized camshaft? I have one that has a part number of 626608 and was told it was a standard size....is that right? I have the maintenance and overhaul manual, looks like I am going to have to get a parts...

How is the 51% rule line drawn? Let's say for example I want a homebuilt Comanche with my own choice of engine and I locate a set of plans as well as the wings and tail feathers from a factory Comanche. If I build the fuselage from the plans and recycle the wings and tail, is it an amateur built...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2424758501 Monnett MONI motorglider and sportplane for sale. Honest 95-97% completed, can be flying within a couple of weeks for real. Includes 30 horse KFM engine. Rotax 447 and redrive available extra. Wings glued AND riveted. Do NOT...

My CFII buddy recently bought a Culver Cadet and while it it is in great flying condition, the landing gear is non functional. I'm trying to locate either shematics (if they exist) or at least some other Culver owner who has operating manual retractable gear that I might get some digital...

Does anyone know what happened to my "???favorite???" aviation information web site? You know the one run by the person who shell not be named(ZZZ), but has flown 1000s of different aircraft. He flew many relief flights in Ethiopia and has at least a million hours. Seems to be up with...

Is this Ron M. a relative to the Philosophy Dork? ower just curious "Ron Mundy" skrev i meddelandet ... Dear Friend, I have got to get this off my chest before I EXPLODE...

Cut a piece of welding rod of the required length Flatten one end with your favorite ball peen. Drill a small hole big enough for whatever you want to thread. Put a point on the other end. Cut and bend to your heart's content. Larry Smith wrote:

Composite SeaHawk Amphib located Dallas. 280 hrs TT airframe - + 800 hrs on Lyc 0-320 WarpDrive 4 blade prop. 115mph @65% and 1000+ miles range. 12 seconds take off time land/water(not at gross) Full gyros, 720 nav/com, mode C, no charge for the loran. Have pics - asking 28K - will trade or partial...

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