Greetings all, I know this must've been discussed here before, but I couldn't find anything definitive one way or the other when searching with Google. A friend who's starting an amateur-built experimental aircraft project recently emailed me to ask if there's a list of the *minimum*...

Hey, I was the kid that aksed questions in school that made the teacher wonder if they were in the right class so here goes: 1. If I built a large domed building, could I fly my helicopter inside without a helicopter license? I know there is some debate about needing a pilot license if you do...

I recently purchased a Stitts SA-3A Playboy. I haven't flown it yet. Any wisdom / owners of this type?

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

For those new to this saga, I'm practicing welding. No , I never expect to approach an a/c, but I'd like to learn to apply a patch, do a splint, etc. IAW 43.13. I took some mild steel (.037) and bent it, then straightened it (cold) as shown in the EAA 'Aircraft Welding' book. Question: when the...

G'day I am looking for some laminated fiberglass spring to us on the tailwheel of my Murphy Rebel. Could anyone advise me where I might purchase some? thanks and regards

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Fix the high cost High Cost of Sportplanes "Any mass produced successful sport aircraft today ought to have folding wings, whether it's trailered or if it goes in a community hanger. There is a folding wing mod for the venerable Ercoupe (it's STC'd or their equivalent in Canada, I'm not sure...

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?

I wonder where a person could go to buy one of these? "GeoMan" wrote in message news:1128928654.dccddc5a609e7700ae5a5311b69ec3ab@teranews... Home Built Aircraft - Alternative Engines - Geo/Suzuki If you are interested in alternative engines for experimental (Home ...

Hi All, why not share some nice pictures and stories.. I've just set up an aviation story forum: http://aviationstories.iphpbb.com Would appreciate to see some of your planes in there ! Kublai

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-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 A friend of mine has the new Jabiru 6 cylinder engine in his home built with ~100 hours on it. He says that every 25 hrs, he has to adjust the valves. At his 100 hour, he has to do a differential pressure test. After helping him with his pressure test,...

Here's one I just read: http://www.canada.com/montreal/montrealgazette/news/story.html?id=cfe... Some fellow is claiming he has a small device that will boost combustion efficiency and save drivers lots of money, while reducing emissions. Obviously, plenty of claims have been made before, so I'm...

Do you use the template to trace the pattern on the tube, or do you glue the template to the tube and keep it there while cutting? - Mike

I'm practicing with an Ox/Ac rig; Using mild steel (.035). Got a little cocky and decided to try a patch on tubing. With a rosette weld as well as along the edges. Well, I chased that hole all over the patch! burning it and filling and burning and filling! The patch obviously getting hotter than...

Anybody know about an event at AWO this upcoming weekend? Perhaps involving Paul Allen's collection. Rich S.

A pretty self-explanatory question....

What makes a quality microphone in a headset? somethat that doesn't pick up the cockpit noise, but still transmits your voice clearly? I've got a project in mind that would require such a microphone. I thought of using the parts from a reconditioned headset, but I'd like to get some...

the punch test on fabric... are the results a go/no-go decision, or can an A&P make a determination as to how long the covering will last based on the test? - Mike