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October 11th 06 10:09 AM
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Mil-Spec and Mil-Spec kit? by
Michael Horowitz
I'd like to read MIL-SPEC TT-P-1757, which talks about zinc chromate.
GOOGLING for it, I see offers to /sell/ the document.
Shouldn't that spec be available on-line somewhere?
Second, I see offers for "Mil-Spec TT-P-1757 kit". What would the
'kit' consist of? - Mike
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FAA crack down on "professional builders" by
rpellicciotti
Just as the homebuilt community is drawing scrutiny from the FAA over
professional builders of homebuilt airplanes, we find out that US
Senators are hiring builders to build homebuilt planes for them:
http://tinyurl.com/lbgc3
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Rogues Gallery Update -- October '06 by
Jay Honeck
We've got two updates to our Rec.Aviation "Rogues Gallery" of photos
thus far this month:
- From Montana, Michelle P has updated her listing with some new pix
from her fire-fighting gig.
See them he http://www.alexisparkinn.com/rogue's_gallery_i_-_p.htm#P
- From New York, Lee "Rosspilot" Ross...
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Job Listing Aerospace Fabricator / Prototyper by
Victor Bravo
This is a follow-up and clarification of a previous post I made
yesterday. Please see the previous post on this subject for further
reference.
Our prototyping shop is in desperate need of a very talented
fabricator/prototyper. My boss has asked me to assist him in finding
the right person. I...
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Hatz Yahoo Group by
Scott
I'm a Hatz Classic builder and for the last few months, I and other
Hatz builders have been unable to access the forum on the Hatz Biplane
Association web site. Out of frustration and the need to communicate
with other Hatz builders, I created a Yahoo Group called Hatz_Biplane.
The new Yahoo Group...
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Flyboys Movie: the aircraft by
John Ousterhout
Robert Baslee's company - Airdrome Aeroplanes - makes kits (very good
ones IMO) for various WWI aircraft, including Nieuports and Fokkers.
http://www.airdromeaeroplanes.com/
Robert was contracted by the movie company to built two - later changed
to four - full-scale Nieuport 17 replicas. Robert...
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Job Opening for Homebuilder RAPID PROTOTYPER by
Victor Bravo
I'm a former participant in RAH several years back. I now work for a
small aerospace company that makes aftermarket helicopter parts. Our
prototyping shop is in desperate need of a very talented
fabricator/prototyper with the kind of talent not normally found in
giant aerospce companies. My boss...
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Fuel line question by
Lou
Anyone have a good reason why I shouldn't use 1/4" plumbing line
(fridge water line) for fuel lines?
It seems to have great connectors. Also holds a lot more pressure than
I'll be needing. Anyone use this yet?
Lou
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503 Rotax corrosion problem by
[email protected]
Can anyone recommend an aluminum engine corrosion remover/inhibitor or
protectant (preferrably in spray can form) that can be safely "run" on
the Rotax motor? Hoping to not rinse and repeat before each flight.
Looking
for recommendations for storing over the winter that would prevent
further...
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1835 VW by
chuck
Does anyone have any experience using a type 1
VW in a pusher configuration? I'm specificately
interested in the thrust bearing location. Thanx.
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October 7th 06 02:41 PM
by Dave
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Rotax 2 cycle Oil mixture by
ULWA
Questions for the "people" "who" utilize the 2 cycle Rotax engine without
oil injection.
Looking for a good MO that you maybe using to keep fuel topped off for
moisture and yet the oil well
Blended with the fuel when the aircraft has sat for a short amount of time.
Of course with the ATV...
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October 7th 06 04:43 AM
by ULWA
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cnc machine work? by
dlevy
I have some cnc lathe's and mill's and use them to manufacture original
designs (mine) for the oilfield. I'm also pretty proficient at Solidworks
(3d cad). I'm a pilot, airplane owner, and have the requisite RV-7 tail kit
gathering dust.
Anyone have any leads or ideas on how to apply our...
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October 6th 06 07:55 PM
by dlevy
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Increase efficiency of rotating shaft. by
jigar
I am mechanical engineering student . I described one mechanical
engineering situation that is very useful in any kind of mechanical and
energy consumed industries. It it is not even in any applied mechanics
book. I hope you will try to understand it and use it. Plz visit...
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Antonov control cables by
John
I was at an airshow this summer and saw an Antonov AN-2 Colt. I have
always liked them since I saw the first one ever brought into the
country back in 1976. This time I noticed the rudder control cables.
The end of the cable at the rudder horns was wrapped around a thimble
but then things got...
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Protecting 4130 until I can prime it? by
mhorowit
I presented the following problem to a local authority and he suggested
a solution.
Can I get your thoughts on the adequacy of his suggestion?
I'm going to be removing old paint and primer from 4130 over a long
period of time. After a few hours, the bare metal will begin to rust,
so I'd like to...
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Favorite technique for removing rusted screws?? by
Michael Horowitz
I'm disassembling an alerion and am running into a lot of small steel
round headed screws that attach aluminum sheet to steel tube.
Before attempting to remove these screws, I apply PB Blaster and let
them sit 24hrs. then I ensure the screwdriver slot is clean. Then
sometimes the screw backs out...
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Stripped Long EZ airframe - buy it cheap or it goes to the landfill by
Don W
Richard Riley wrote:
There's a stripped, formerly flying Long EZ for sale at KFUL. If he
doesn't get a buyer by the end of the month he's going to cut it up
and dump it.
It's a good looking plane, workmanship ranges from good to very good.
Pictures and more information are here.
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Jim Weir question - Comtronics helmet adaptor? by
Cy Galley
I believe Comtronics has a web site. Why not ask the maker?
"Richard Riley" wrote in message
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I have a new Comtronics "Ultra Pro 2000" (doncha love that name?)
helmet/headset. It's output is a single 1/4" plug with 3...
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