Anyone here ever speculate about building a flying wing like the one shown on this web page: http://www.twitt.org/DavisWing.html ? http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h117/chrishazlitt/DavisWing_4.jpg Gilbert Davis crashed his prototype and broke his back due to a rubber belt driving the prop which...

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Anybody here who knows someone who has one of these in the Bremerton, WA area? -- Waddling Eagle World Famous Flight Instructor

Guys, this is pretty much farewell. As many of you know, Jane and I have been planning for some time to do missionary work in the Philippines. We are finally leaving on Saturday for two weeks of training and then directly from there to Laoag. We will not be back until December of 2006. I don't...

Sorry, sent in the wrong reader. I'm Christopher Not Julie! Looking into getting plans for the Ison Aircarft Hi-max. Is there anyone with experience on the Hi-Max. Also, does anyone have something to add about the Zenoah G-50 engine?

I used to do a lot of plating (about 40 years ago) on various parts to prevent oxidation. I would now like to chrome or silver-plate some components on my ultra-light engine.Please forgive an Old Mans memory, but I have forgotten what kind of acid to use in the plating solution. I would sure...

I am looking for a completed Mini-max airplane with or without engine. I have either money or a slick '99 V-Star Classic motorcycle for trade. I live in lower Alabama and would like something close. Thanx, Chuck

I built one of these way back in '60-'63. Cost me all of 1165 dollars including an Conti A-75 and 2 props ( one climb and one cruise). Had to sell it when I was transferred. Got 800 bucks for it and considered myself lucky. Just wondering if there is anybody in the southeast US who might have one...

Anybody have any opinions as to the various strengths and weaknesses of each?

Does anybody know anything about this engine? Is it suitable for an ultralight and what kind of power/thrust can you expect from it?

I know that just about everybody has bad-mouthed the 2si, but what are your opinions of the Hirth series?

Does anyone have any experience using a type 1 VW in a pusher configuration? I'm specificately interested in the thrust bearing location. Thanx.

My challenger needs a new engine as the 503 has bit the dust. Have a line on a Jabiru 2200 at a reasonable price (cheap). Anybody done this before and are there any pitfalls? Thanks Chuck

I'm leaving for Sun n Fun this AM see you guys there. I'm going to try and touch base with Shirly Pucillo this year. Our booth is 037 and 038 in Paradise City Ultralight area. See ya Chuck S

In article , Barnyard BOb - says... Military 24 hour clock ;-))) The military wouldn't give Campbell the time of day. g Barnyard BOb - USAF, CANG, TNG

I have said all along that zoom is biased when it comes reporting the news especially about those he doesn't like. The latest is his announcing of the John Moody Award to Jack McCornack by the USUA. zoom states that: "The most prestigious of these awards is the Moody Award -- named for...

For those who have been following the conn case. Here's the latest from the court concerning the case. It says what I've been saying all along that I was not responsible personally for conns deposit to the old company. Just more "proof positive" that zoom and jaun are not credible sources of info....

I just recieved the notification of the NTSB's probable cause findings you can read it at http://www.ntsb.gov/NTSB/brief.asp?ev_id=20050705X00921&key=1 Chuck S

In article , John Ousterhout says... At Dinner Barnaby Wainfan's 5 year old daughter was overheard saying "Mommy my cream puff has delaminated". Chuck Slusarczyk asked her how old she was and she replied "five point two". - J.O.-

Hey guys WHAT A SHOW!!! Two of my sons and my grandson went to the gathering of Mustangs show last week end at Rickenbacker airport in Columbus OH. Haven't heard the official count yet but I heard there were over 100 P-51's there. Totally awesome to see 24 51's flying in formation .Later there were...