Just looking at the line up of Lancairs, Thunder Mustang, Swearingen SX 300, Rockets, Nemesis NXT, Glassairs, Venture, White lightening with it's auxiliary boost and Klaus in his Veri Eze. http://www.sportclass.com/pilots.html Do you suppose we will really get to see what the NXTs can do this...

May be off topic because Boeings are not homebuilt. I've heard all Boeing aircraft had a 7 in their model #, 707, 747, PT-17, etc. except the B-52 and then even 5+2=7. Is this true ot not. I know the KC135 doesn't have a 7 but it is a 707. Would that make the 7 in model #'s true? Saw a special ...

I got my ticket in 1991 and haven't flown much since then. I love(d) it, but it proved an expensive hobby. Now that I have a real job, I am considering getting back into it. To that end, I have been considering buying a plane or building one. Though I always thought it was a bit dumb to fly...

I'm looking at flying down the Baja Penninsula. anybody here done it? some guy around here is telling me you need to be IFR fly in Mexico - is that correct? I know you need to land on both sides of the border and do some paperwork. I guess I could look it up - but I'm hoping for some local...

Hi guys, I am thinking a homebuilt aerobatic plane and am asking for your opinion on my idea: The fuselage is of course 4130 steel tubes welded frame. The point is the wing: I am thinking about using exact the same Long-EZ's wings technique, i.e. solid form core+fiber glass cover. Why? Because I...

This may be a silly question, but at the moment I am having a difficult time visualizing this in my head... Are the IVO prop blades able to be "reversed" with regards to direction of rotation (counter-clockwise to clockwise) and still provide thrust properly..? Dave

Hello Guys, We have just uploaded the latest Pipistrel newsletter to the website with some information about our Oshkosh visit and an upcoming fundraising trip http://www.mcp.com.au/sinus/newsletters/newsletter-28/newsletter-28.html Enjoy, thanks Michael Coates

Well, I have done it now. Sent of me hard earned for a set of Bearhawk plans. I haven't built an aeroplane before let alone scratch building from plans, hopefully an enjoyable learning curve over the next several years....... Any other Bearhawk builders in the group? Ric

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Hello, I'm curious about avionics circuits in high altitude conditions (60,000ft+). What kind of design considerations are taken into account? I've heard about radiation effects on certain devices especially computers / microcontrollers, but I'm also curious about other factors.

I'm in the middle of assembling my wings on a wooden airplane, any reason I can't use hologen car headlights in the leading edge? Lou

My project uses one of the infamous Bendix D-2000 dual mags, the "suicide mag". I am replacing the function of half of the mag with an Electro-Air system, and I am looking for a shop that will rebuild my D-2000 as a single and make a custom harness for it. The two local shops I have contacted...

Hi All, There are many homebuilts where the designer intends that the fabric be attached to the wings solely by gluing. Aircraft such as the Corby Starlet, Jodel D-18, Kitfox etc. These aircraft all use wider rib cap strips than is normal to provide a large area for the glue to adhere to. This...

Hey Dude, Try these speed tests: http://www.speakeasy.net/speedtest/ Dad

I have been requested to build a pair of aluminum wing tank for a KitFox. I don't have the details yet as to the model, but I thought I'd try to locate some info. Is there a place on the web where I might find diagrams or co-ordinates for the several airfoils used on KitFoxes? -- Bruce A....

I have a friend who has a 1978 Cessna 310Q. (At least I think he told me it was a 1978 model). Here is the question: He wants to plug in some electrical equipment, a computer and a GPS unit into the cigar lighter plug. The aircraft has a 24 volt electrical system. He has been told that the cigar...

Anyone out there have a remote channeling kit (#03312-0501) for a Narco DME 190 they are willing to part with? If so email me and lets talk. (It is the module that attaches to the back of the tray, not the receiver) Jim

I am thinking of using a paper cutter for thin aluminium on my Murphy Moose. I think that I want replaceable blades(?). How wide should I buy? Any favorite brands/sources? Why? Thanks! Mike Murphy Moose

Has anyone put up a polebarn hanger by themselves? TElephone poles are in place, but the airport manager doesn't have the time to work on it so I'm thinking of doing what I can. There are other PB hangers in the immediate area, so I can copy from them. Big concern is lifting the trusses and any...

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