On 7 Nov 2006 18:39:26 -0800, "DonMorrisey" wrote: Hey Everyone. I am looking for a good quality insulating material for my firewall. I am interested in something that will effectively block sound and heat. I've looked at what Spruce and Wicks has available but I'm...

Can anyone tell me what the best course of action would be to reinforce a composite firewall so that it can withstand the weight and stress of an engine being mounted to it? Would support braces be sufficient? Should I sandwich the composite material with wood, aluminum, or stainless plates? I...

Just two months and two weeks until OSH, ladies and gents! We're already gearing up for two events this year designed by and for pilots: 1. 6th Annual Iowa City Fly-In Pool Party http://www.alexisparkinn.com/iowa_city_pool_party.htm Hard to believe it's been six years since you guys and gals...

I (finally) made the first flight of my RV-4 today. 12 years of building, 0.3 hours of flight time g Everything was pretty much as expected. After quite a bit of thought I decided to make it short and circle a few times over the field just under the STL class B floor. The temptation to leave...

Today at Smartt Field, Mo. Joe Sargent and N738S made their first flight. Joe has been working on his RV-9A for three years and today he got the RV Grin. He reported no problems, stalls stright ahead, no rool in cruse, no leaks or other squacks. Congratulatons Joe! Family and several members of...

I have two tickets for all five days of the centential of flight (http://www.firstflightcentennial.org/december_celebration.html) The face value of the tickets is $50.00. (My wife says I can't go - I have a newborn!) The event is sold out (at leat the last day Dec. 17, 2003) So here are my...

On June 23d, Harvey Cleveland expertly flew our Airdrome Aeroplanes Sopwith Tabloid replica on its first flight... http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l244/RobW_2006/SopTab1658_copy2.jpg 26' wingspan 115hp Valley Engineering VW engine, 2.47:1 reduction drive. 90x66 Culver propeller two seats -...

John Ousterhout has graciously added a video of my first flight to his website. See it at: http://mywebpages.comcast.net/ousterj/n416rv/ OBTW: The 'clatter' is the electric fuel pump. Or my heart. I don't remember. Dave 'ticker' Hyde

It is a real pleasure to announce that one of our local EAA homebuilders, Frank Varnum, made his first flight in his new RV4. N13MJ's first flight was uneventful. No leaks. No problems. Frank, 90 years old, and his little brother Gordon, 87, built the RV over the last several years. No...

http://acidcow.com/pics/13751-made-by-canadian-engineers-23-pics-1-video.html Karl

I am reposting this from the Bearhawk e-mail forum: Budd Davisson wrote: A few minutes ago word came down that mid-afternoon Thursday, Mark Goldberg's AviPro Bearhawk flew for the first time at Lakeway Airport in Austin, Texas. Jim Clevenger came in from the Builder's Assistance...

from Fox News - too bad Le Van Danh chose a Mini 500 for his first project HANOI, Vietnam (AP) - With directions from the Internet and an old Russian truck motor, a Vietnamese farmer fulfilled his dream of making his own helicopter. The job took two friends, seven years and $30,000. Now,...

I'm considering a project for under $10,000, including power plant. 65 HP range. Any ideas? email me at . Thanks!

THis will be my first year making the treck to Oshkosh. I am a non-pilot that is getting the bug again. What are absolute "must see's" Thanks

I got the following link to this video via the Matronics Zenith e-mail list. What's interesting and fascinating about it is that it contains video from a cockpit camera that shows the impending mid-air collision and the cockpit view when the aircraft hits the ground under the...

G'day from Australia A friend of mine has purchased a Fisher Horizon 2 STOL that was made in the USA and imported into Australia. The manner in which some of the construction has been done is now causing him some concern. He has been in touch with the people that took over the factory, but he...

You guys are keeping me on my toes, I'll say that much for ya! :-) Go to http://www.alexisparkinn.com/rec_aviation.htm to see: - From Utah and Colorado, Jer/Eberhard's beautiful Grob and his Cessna 206 - From California, Stu & Kathy Field's "Baby Belle" helicopter (our first fling-winger!) -...

Come to http://www.alexisparkinn.com/rec_aviation.htm to see: - From Colorado - Doug Barr's gorgeous Husky, on floats and wheels! - From Texas - Neal Howard's Checkerbird (a picture update) - From Washington - Al Gilson's panel in his 182 (a picture update) - From Alabama - Jim Fisher's Piper...

Anyone in the fiberglass / aluminum sheet metal industry ( or other successful enthusiasts ) interested in contributing to some experimentation. If you are interested, and willing to have the results released to the public, I think we could make a real contribution to this debate & perhaps offer...

Its annual time for the Starduster, and I was wondering about the screws that hold on the inspection covers. Around each inspection hole, there is a thickened area in the fabric cover that the screws go into. The holes have become stripped out over time, and screws won't stay in. Is there some...