I am considering buying an O-200 powered Vari EZ in a couple of months. I like everything about this specific plane, except the engine. It has about 1400hrs on it, so only 400hrs left to TBO. I know I don't have to overhaul it, but I wouldn't be comfortable going 400hrs past TBO, so an overhaul...

Hello group, Does anyone know where to get a CAD file (preferrably AutoCAD) for the bare Rans S6S instrument panel? We would like to experiment with our own modular layout and have it machined. I asked Rans, they won't provide the file ... If not a separate CAD file, is there any panel lay-out...

KL 204 aka Cees Melieste is a wellknown repainter within the AI Aardvark group. He has painted a lot of aircraft, mostly on request. So far he has painted about 150 bigbirds - all kinds of liveries from many airlines and countries, Boeing, MD, Airbus, Fokker in all their varieties for AI Aardvark,...

I'm repairing a set of aluminum flaps with some cracks around the rivets on the trailing edge. Take a look at the flap trailing edge of a later model 172 and you will see a neat 3-layer sandwich. The older 172's did not have this feature, a thick beaded stiffener in the middle which stiffens...

After busting my ass to get it, annual it, and fix it up, yet another financial setback has forced me to offer my 1969 "fast wing" Super Yankee 150 HP conversion for sale. THIS was supposed to be the keeper! But I have put it upon Ebay for auction. Reserve price is confidential, but I will say it...

About a year ago I saw mention (and saw their page) to a square tube, low wing, Rotax 912 powered bird. Can someone refresh my memory with what the company is up to with their design? I think it was called "Independence" or something patriotic like that. Thanks. J oa

Anyone aware of a source for a 3 1/8 inch panel mount compass? This is for a vintage restoration in which the usual 2 1/4 inch Airpath looks out of place. Thanks Steve

Hey guys, I've got a KY97A that quit working. It lights up, shows frequencys and switches frequencys and when I hit the push to talk button the little "TX" comes on. I can hear the external speaker pop when I hit the push to talk but it won't transmit or receive. If I have my hand held in the...

Hello all, I am in the early stages of thinking about building a kit aircraft. I would appreciate comments on the real-world impact of the FAR restrictions with regards to operation of an Amateur-built experimental aircraft over congested areas (except during airport operations). What does this...

("Larry Smith" wrote) Sorry you're so, uh, lugubrious about your flying. Huh? ....found it. lugubrious \Lu*gu"bri*ous\, a. Mournful; indicating sorrow, often ridiculously or feignedly; doleful; woful; pitiable; as, a whining tone and a lugubrious look.

Jim, you and your company were quite courteous on a prop bolt exchange, so I was gonna order some more mdse. And still hope to, even after this. This morning I tried to order a Concorde battery for a friend's 172, and the snappy lady in Griffin rejected the card, for curious reasons. After a...

Sac Sky Ranch is out of it. Anybody know of another source? It's the 2 leads running from the mags to the mag on the panel and it has to be shielded.

I just joined the group a few days ago. Hello to all. Wayne R.

my previous post about putting my Super Yankee for auction on ebay. DO NOT reply to the "reply" address on this newsgroup, I am no longer receiving mail there. If you wish to e-mail me, you can try auster5 (at) earthlink (dot ) net.

I am fairly new to the world of the Ultralight, and I am hoping to look at some plans before I start buying them, just to have an idea of what I am doing, tools necessary and misc. If there is anybody that knows where I might be able to acquire some plans it would be greatly appreciated. Thank...

The use of the Lycoming 320 engine is at or above the top end of the proposed EAA Light Sport Aircraft category (1,232 lbs max. GW). I assume that the EAA SportPilot/Light Sport Aircraft will be successful, and that it will cause a decrease in the production of slightly heavier aircraft. The...

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Several weeks ago (maybe months ago) Doug sent me some pictures of his unique flap and gear actuation systems. http://www.soaridaho.com/Schreder/RS-15/N5724/RS-15_Systems.htm Does anyone recognize the source of flap screw jack drive or the gear drive? Wayne

Steven Johansen wrote: Why are many Canard designs (Cozy , Eze's etc) parked with their noses resting on the ground? Is it simply to reduce wear on the Nose gear or for a more esoteric reason? The reason is because on those designs the static Cg is only slightly ahead of the...