http://en.epochtimes.com/news/7-3-9/52602.html When the U.S. dispatched two aircraft carrier fleets in the spring of 1996 for cruising in the vicinity of the Taiwan Strait, China quickly ended its military maneuvers that were intended to threaten Taiwan's presidential election. China's...

Folks-- I have a bit of a clearance problem for my oil cooler. As is usual, I can either mount it where it gets good air flow or I can mount it where fits nicely--but of course, not both. I am opting for the good air flow for all the obvious reasons. Part of what makes this location tricky is...

After a very successful Workshop last year, the Eastern region of the Experimental Soaring Association (ESA) (http://www.esoaring.com/ formerly know as the Sailplane Homebuilders Association) is planning to hold its, Workshop again this year at Chilhowee Gliderport (http://www.chilhowee.com/),...

After a very successful Workshop last year, the Eastern region of the Experimental Soaring Association (ESA) (http://www.esoaring.com/ formerly know as the Sailplane Homebuilders Association) is planning to hold its, Workshop again this year at Chilhowee Gliderport (http://www.chilhowee.com/),...

do i need a IA or AP to sign off on a Slick mag change out on one side? On a certified Cessna? tia thanks in advance

My transponder installation instructions suggest to place the antenna over 6 feet away from human body to keep the radiation away. I have a composite fuselage and use an aluminum disc with the standard quarter wave antenna. If I place the antenna and disc below me so the antenna is on the side of...

Hello, Is this engine is #1 or #2 dynafocal mount? Thanks -- Minicab F-PRAZ Philippe Vessaire Ò¿Ó¬

Greetings flying folk, I am seeking an economical AH, or turn coordinator system. My needs are to provide some assistance when VFR and the vis is poorly or if when VFR on top the gaps are closing or on top and the cloud tops are not horozontal. .. Any suggestions on minimal systems greatly...

I am building a GP-4. I am starting to fabricate the following antennas for the rear fuselage: transponder comm 1 vor/glideslope

Please indicate me whether it means that aircraft manufacturer sell all aircraft parts to customer. Customer DIY. Thank you. Luo

Quite a lot of sources name the Valkyrie as an extremely high lift over drag efficient aircraft. According to Wikipedia: "This gave the Valkyrie the best lift:drag ratio of any powered manned aircraft ever built and allowed a much better aspect ratio on take-off and landing. Some recent SST...

I need to make bends of about 30 degrees in a 3/4 x .049 longeron tube, with a tight bend radius, no more than 3 inches. Can I do the bend hot without wrinkling the tube by free bending or do I need a supporting die of some kind? Anybody have any specific techniques? John

Can someone simplify this answer for me me, please as it is nearing decision time on my project? With no lights and or transponder, where will I not be able to fly? Thanks guys.

There's a chart listing ambient temperature, surface temperature and color that composite builders take as gospel. I'm trying to get more information about it http://hallert.net/cozy/images/ColorCurveChart.gif It originally comes from the Long EZ plans, Chapter 25, page 1 in the plans and...

I'm making an eight-foot study model of a personal lifting body dirigible design of mine. I believe the ribs will be made of fiberglass and widely-spaced for lightness. I want the skin to be aluminum sheet. It would be desirable to avoid installing a rib for every seam between sheets of...

I still need a used transponder. LJ

I would like to have a packaged plastic case tool kit similar to some being offered by Sears, Costco and others. However I don't need all the metrics offered by the others. I would like to have standard and deep 6pt. sockets in 1/4 drive and 3/8 drive sizes from 3/8 thru 3/4, combination...

Is this easily done - that is, are there islands in between I can hop to? Or do I need big tanks, long range, and a bladder in the cabin (and a pee tube) to do it? Marc Remove nospam to reply privately

A new problem has recently popped up with my ELT, an ACK Technologies model E-01. I now have 160 flight hours on my Glasair. Occasionally the ELT starts transmitting when the comm push-to-talk button is depressed. I must hit the ELT reset button to stop it. The only change that I have...

Howdy. Can anyone recommend a fuel pressure regulator specifically developed for aviation or widely used in aviation? I know there are automotive brands such as Holley and Petrol King...and if you swear by those pls let me know. I cannot seem to locate one specifically for aviation. Thanks. ...