On Sun, 03 Aug 2003 01:45:03 GMT, "John Nicholson" wrote: What are the factors that go into deciding what colour to paint your aircraft? I like some of the sexy reds (they go faster) and other colours but the fact that most aircraft are painted white leads me to...

I have decided to use a set of Cessna 150 wheels on the Pegazair project. I am using the Cessna bolt on axles instead of the welded in Chrome Moly tube, and am having a bit of trouble figuring out one small detail.... The axle is considerably longer than the width og the wheel. I suspect I need a...

I've come across a supply of wire at a reasonable price that I think I want to use to wire my plane. It is NOT aircraft wire, but I have all the spec on it. It is MTW (machine tool wire) AMW 1015/1230, FT1 and VM1 rated. The 18 guage is 16 strand. Insulation is PVC (not crosslinked) rated for -55...

Just wondering if anyone has a good set of used brake masters gathering dust that they'd like to sell reasonably. Needed for 2 seater side-by side using 6" Cessna wheels and brakes. Prefer 4 cyls for full dual control, but either a pair of integral reservoir or external reservoir cyls would be a...

Anyone looking for an EA81 Subaru engine to convert? I have a free-turning long block (no water pump or oil pump or intake) that appears to be clean and in reasonably good shape - no history for sale in Waterloo Ontario. If interested let me know NOW (before Wednesday night) or after Aug 19th....

A bit off topic - but what kind of power and speed might I expect to get out of a GSC 68" 3 blade prop used as a wind terbine? *** Free account sponsored by SecureIX.com *** *** Encrypt your Internet usage with a free VPN account from http://www.SecureIX.com ***

Anyone have a manual for PS Engineering Aerocom 2 portable intercom? I need to know the connections for the remote plug (which I assume is for PTT switch???) Full manual would be great - either scanned or original

On Mon, 13 Sep 2010 15:10:03 -0700 (PDT), " wrote: Howdy, I did a bit of welding in highschool, and would like to refresh the skills. I figure I'll order a 4130 mixed bag, and get a little gas tote rig. I checked at air&gas, and they want 150$...

How does a person determine what the proper height of an engine should be when building an airplane? If a particular engine design mandates the prop is 4 inches, say, lower than where it would be with the engine originally installed, what effect will it have on handling, and what changes in...

I have a 1959 36HP VW engine and would like information and opinions on converting this for use in a small single place homebuilt. Also can anyone tell me or point me to a source of this engines HP and, more importantly, torque vs RPM curve. Thanks Claton

Is anyone using Royal Purple Synthetic Oil in their aircraft engine? If so, how do you like it? Are the temps down? How far between oil changes? What engine are you usine it in?

Is there a high wing aerobatic homebuilt, comparable to a Citabria or Decathlon?

I have a KMA20 installed with 2 KX175B's. Where do I set the AUTO,COM1,COM2 toggle and rocker switches? I do have a 4P intercom and speakers. I would like to set COM1 as primary and COM2 on 121.5 for monitor. Thanks Cliff

Good day all! There were several projects that I know of to fly a reproduction of the Wright's 1903 "Flyer" back in the centenary year. However all those that I know of failed to leave the ground. As an historian of Aviation and Technology generally, I would be very intersted if someone...

Has anybody found a source for new or used plans for this amphibious aircraft. Thanks for any leads. Steve carlisle

a Ruski! Dave S has brought this to us : That was Buly Aliev..

Can someone on this newsgroup tell me where the Pinckneyville Airport is that RAHians used to or do gather at? Is it the airport close to Du Quoin, IL? If there is an annual gathering there of RAHians, when does it occur? Thanks. Clyde

I bought an Icom A6 radio at SnF from Pacific Coast Avionics. I tried to register it to get the warranty going and to get the rebate. When I try to do it, it wants to know the "UPC," but it won't take what I give it. What I give it is a number underneath a piece of paper that someone obviously...

Anyone in this forum know where I can get a Lycoming IO-360-C1E6 core with a good crank and crank case? They have to be guaranteed good. Please post back in this group, and I will contact you. Thanks. Clyde Torres

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