Hello. I am studying for my O&Ps and I have a question about "approved data" and "acceptable data." I understand that the manufacturer's maintenance manual is only considered "acceptable data," and is therefore not approved for use in making major repairs or major alterations. So let's suppose I...

Mention 'The Man From Illinois' and most people will say 'Abe Lincoln.' And I mean, most people EVERYWHERE. But for me the 'man from Illinois' will always be the fellow who asked my opinion regarding the least expensive way for him to fly. To give him an honest answer I needed to know a bit more...

One of the more troublesome aspects of aviation electrical work is the fact our wires are usually NOT color-coded. That means you can have a bundle of twenty wires and before you can do any useful work you will need to figure out which one of the twenty at the equipment rack is the frayed one...

In the thread I started about the 700 mile commuter airplane someone suggested getting a used Long-EZ. (I would like to point out that my dream of flying began the day I was much younger when I saw picture in a late '80's National Geographic of two EZ's and a Viggen flying in formation so Rutan's...

Is the A/W-95 Helicopter by A-B Helicopters a good design for what it is ??? I'm thinking of building it but appreciate any advise . Thanks ED

I am looking for plans for plans for a tube and fabric, side by side 2 seater, high folding wing, stol/bush aircraft such as the kitfox, zenair 701 or Merlin GT. 65 hp motor like Rotax 582. If anyone has a set or know where to get them would be greatly appreciated. Bob Stacey

Hi - Long term EAA'er looking for newsgroup or usergroups on experimental helicopters - Rotorway, etc. Thanks

http://www.ionaircraft.com/Toucan.jpg The GREEN (aluminum) parts need polishing. What's a good 1-2-3-4-5.... step process for polishing up the aluminum wings - for OSH? http://www.ionaircraft.com/engineering.html This will be my first time doing this, so don't skimp on the details please.

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...

Committee To Review 51% Rule Government, Industry Partnership To Review Amateur-Builder Statutes The FAA is concerned that some builders-for-hire and commercial "builder's assistance" providers are doing more that the FARs permit when it comes to amateur-built aircraft. On September 6th, the FAA...

I am involved with the building of a velocity, and questions are flying around about propeller choice. For in-flight adjustable, we are limited at this time to an electric control, such as MT or IVO. Cost is pushing our options in this area towards the IVO. I have heard of some vibration/resonance...

A question for those flying auto converisons - how do you secure the oil filter? Aviation oil filters have safety wire tabs. FRAM HP filter, which for various reason are what I need to use on my VW based conversion, no got. Oil filters typically go on finger tight. Losing your oil filter could...

I remember seeing some time back a hangar design that used a circular dome style building. It showed GA airplanes all backed in and seemed like it used the space well. A Google search on round, circular, and dome aircraft hangars did not lead me to the hangar that I was looking for. Anyone...

July 4, 2005. Pickens County Airport Appreciation Day and Fly-In, Jasper, Ga. (JZP) Vintage Flights and Alpha Helicopter will hop rides. Static Displays. Children's Tent. Fly-in and have lots of fun in conjunction with the city of Jasper's Fourth of July festivities. Contact: Pickens County Airport...

If the big aluminum foil ears on a whip antenna doesn't help, what about those trailing wire antenna's that are trailed back behing the aircraft a good distance. I've seen them on Aero Commanders (500 series). I might hook up a spool of wire and one of those drag devices that pull it out the tail...

I'm headed for Oshkosh this year myself. Everytime I do Sun 'n fun, it's so close to Oshkosh, I never feel like going up there so soon after SNF. So this year, I skipped SNF and am all set for OSH. Better fly-in anyway. I've also noticed the SNF organazation and EAA starting to distance themselves...

I am unclear on two Sport Pilot issues: First, a new pilot may qualify for a Sport Pilot ticket even though he or she takes a medication that would preclude a 3rd class medical. However, an experienced pilot with a higher ticket may not operate as a Sport Pilot if he lost a medical last year for...

Can anyone tell me what the difference is between 6061 T6 and 2024 T3 and 6063 T5 is? Lou

On Tue, 22 Jun 2004 07:39:43 -0700, Richard Riley wrote: I'm trying to guage general interest. I'm not planning on selling them directly, really I just want a pair for myself but it looks like the minimum reasonable run is about 100. I'll sell the rest to Wicks and...

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