G'day, I've been enjoying the AoA thread and it is kind-of related to another idea which has been floating around in my head since the Emirates near- disaster a couple of months ago. Basically, an Emirates A340 used every inch (and a bit more!) of the 12000 foot runway at Melbourne airport...

Has anyone built an electronic angle of attack meter kit. It seems to be something that would be easy to design but beyond my feeble electronics background. I have seen the products that are out there and they are simple differential pressure gauges and are expensive. I don't like the round...

I've begun removing rust from my fuselage. I got one bay down to metal and applied phosphoric acid to remove any rust in the pits. How long should it take this stuff to dry? - Mike

I'm removing surface rust on a 4130 fuselage prior to priming. Assume I'm in a place where I can't use my sandblaster. I need to get into the tight places of a cluster to remove surface rust. I can get pretty deep in the cluster with emery cloth, but there is the last 1/8". There are rust...

I've come up with what I think is a good, original design for an ultralight or ARV airplane, and I've reached the point where I'm considering actually building and flying a full scale airplane. I've built and flown many R/C models, 1/6, 1/4, and 1/3 scale, I've been to Osh Kosh for the past 20...

I'm planning on dissassembling my A-65 and sending the parts out for inspection and repair/replacement. I would really like to assemble the engine. I understand an A&P needs to inspect as I go along. Can anyone describe at what points I would need to bring the engine to my A&P for his approval and...

WHO: The Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum in Pueblo, Colorado WHAT: is seeking to contact aircraft owners of actual or reproduction World War 1 aircraft for a special event commemorating the dedication of the museum’s new Bleriot aircraft display. Additionally, the museum is interested in the...

Hello, Is someone knows this alternator? http://www.ecae.com/alt1.html part number 2025 or 2026 2lb more heavy than kubota but 50A vs 15A....

http://englishrussia.com/?p=2331 Karl

This is only a test. Zenith CH-300 Driver.

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/04/29/business/main4977507.shtml?tag=topHome;topStories Cessna Cuts 2,300 Jobs, Closes Plant (CBS/AP) Cessna Aircraft Co., the nation's largest builder of corporate jets, is laying off 2,300 workers and closing its Oregon plant as it tries to restructure its...

The room was standing room only... about 10 people were left without seats in the back. I noted the room capacity was 200 and I'm sure that was an accurate count since I was the first up with my memories of Badwater Bill and couldn't see one empty chair. In fact, my own seat was taken while I...

Anyone see zzzzooms latest SnF rant? He must be off his medication again. I had a hint of this last January at the Sebring LSA show. He accused me of stalking him. All I did was take his picture,something he has done many times to me. When he saw me with the camera he told me that I should leave...

I'm currently working on (re)certifying a German UL plane as an LSA for the US market, and in the ASTM regulations I stumbled across: "CS 23.369 Rear lift truss (a) If a rear lift truss is used, it must be designed for conditions of reversed airflow at a design speed of – V = 8·7 W/S +...

Rather than interpret Chuck's words... Here they are as I received them: Hi Unka Bob How ya doing? Nice to hear from ya. Im doing OK after my stroke. But its slow going probably another 6 months or so before I get back to 100%. I was lucky I had no paralysis and I went from a wheelchair to...

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http://www.cnn.com/2009/US/04/14/ntsb.small.plane/index.html Designed by Zenair. Just saw it on CNN. Karl

Thought I'd ask for comments before doing something stupid and irreparable to our propeller. We have a Hartzell Q-tip prop on our Glasair. That's the fancy bent over tip that gets all the jokes about the FAA Inspector who grounded a Cheyenne when the propellor first came out. (Looks like the prop...

I flew in today, arriving about 10:15 AM. Inbound traffic was the lightest that I have seen in the 10 years I have been going there. THere were only a couple of other planes at Lake Parker, so we were directed right in. I had trouble understanding the tower controller, but got enough to "land...

They are forecasting temps in the 50's at night all next week in Lakeland. That sounds ideal for camping next to my homebuilt. Sure would make the trip easier, not having hassle with a rental car and hotel. Has anyone camped at Lakeland in the homebuilt camping area? Just wondering if they have...