I'm sure I've trimmed this post wrong, so sorry if that's the case. I have to copy it from another newsserver since I can't see it here.) Dr No (name) a.k.a. said: Like I said before, Bill, you're leaving too many clues that Pac is you. I'd suggest dropping him and starting over. Pac...

I searched controller.com for lancair and found an entry that says "Professionally built." Now I know that a homebuilt owner does not have to build the entire thing themself but I thought it still had to be an amateur undertaking. How does this pass muster with the FAA?

I hope no one has posted this yet... Oh my god. Look at ebay auction ID#4574014226 I would normally say something witty, but I am speechless. Is it a scam? Perhaps an organic brain dysfunction? Or maybe this man is a brave new form of life being weeded out my Darwin...

Has anyone seen this IMAX movie? http://www.fighterpilotfilm.com/ Fighter Pilot: Operation Red Flag http://www.imax.com/minnesota/films/fighterpilot.htm It's playing at the Minnesota Zoo's IMAX Theatre Montblack

I'm writing a general Wikipedia article on the BD-5 (rewriting actually) and I'm trying to re-create the story. My interest is primarily from a "Popular someting" or "something Mechanics" magazine (currently at my parents house, I'll see if I can get it over the holidays - I don't think it was...

Check out http://alexisparkinn.com/rec_aviation.htm to see the following new additions to the Rec.Aviation "Rogues Gallery": - From Toledo, Ohio, Eric Bartsch and his very cool 1959 Pilatus P3... - From Boulder, Colorado, Alan Bloom and his pristine 1960 Cessna Skylane... - From New Brunswick,...

I just received these images from a fellow pilot. Good thing there wasn't a copilot in that seat. "Yikes! Meeting a goose at 11,000 ft. And 185 kts can ruin your...

I recently purchased the Sears "Professional" Lithium batteried driver drills. I purchased two because I was in the process of erecting a metal building. The batteries and charger worked good but the keyless chuck on both drills exhibit what I call "Auto Loosen". I have several other keyless...

I'm trying to figure out how and where to buy reamers. I need to create some 5/8" and 1/2" holes in ultra high molecular weight polyethylene blocks for my control system. The aileron push tubes slide thorugh the blocks and the aileron actuators mount in the blocks as well. The mounting component...

Howdy, After reading a bit about the early Lockheed Vega, the Focker Albatross DIII and the Dehavilland Mosquito I was a bit suprised that plywood monocoque construction hasn't been used in any more modern airplanes. (Or at least none that I can think of) What gives? Is it cheaper to use glass...

Introduction - Powerplant Choices RV aircraft are designed to use Lycoming aircraft engines. The RV-4 and RV-6/6A use 150/160 hp 0-320 or 180 hp 0-360 engines. The RV-7/7A and RV-8/8A can accommodate O-320, O-360 or angle valve IO-360 (200 hp) engines. The RV-9/9A is suitable for Lycoming...

To All: The steady decline in the cost of ultra-bright green LED's (now about two-bits each for a 100-piece baggie) has generated renewed interest in the bug-eyed LED nav lights I described on this Newsgroup a couple of years ago. Unfortunately, that renewed interest has lead to some renewed...

NTBS posted today fatal BD5B crash in Traverse City, MI on 1 November. Looked close as thought it might have been Juan trying to fly his bird but was a 'B' not a 'J'. No info on engine, first flight or ????? Big John

I have a lead on a Tcraft with an A-65 engine that has exceeded recommended TBO. It is my understanding the compression is still good. How should I approach this engine ( i.e. just assume everything over 1800 hours was a freebee and there is no guarantee it's not about to poop out)? - Mike

I was at the Internation Sea-Plane Fly-in last weekend in Greenville, Maine, and saw what looked like a Stuka flying over the town and down the lake. I got some blury pictures, so I know I didn't dream it. Anyone know anything about this plane? I'd love to see it up close. It wasn't at the airport...

http://www.armyjeeps.net/b52g_bomber_link_simulator.htm H.

I just read in the newspaper that John Denver was killed in a homebuilt airplane? That got me thinking to look for a NG that might be dedicated to this activity, and I found this one. This is all new to me, quite honestly, and disturbing. People are building airplanes at home and then flying...

Eventually I plan to build a tube-n-fabric aircraft, but now isn't the time. However, I would like to start developing the skills that I will need. I've been looking at kids playsets for our yard. Most of them are made from redwood, and are quite expensive. Several thousand dollars for the...

Hi gentlemen, subject says it all. Are there already any experiences with the new Jabiru 5100 engine? So far the only information I have found was the one on the Jabiru website. Bye Andreas

After reading some of the transcripts from the "Last Words" website, where the flight engineers were dumping fuel when it became evident that an emergecy landing was a certainty, it dawned on me that there might be some benefit for a small plane as well. The less energy you carry into a crash...