Richard Lamb wrote: from AvWeb news feed this morning... ...PLANE PAPERWORK UNDER MICROSCOPE Your personal paperwork isn't the only object of the government's security watchdogs. The FAA has announced it is going through its aircraft registry, one plane at a time, to ensure that all...

I've got to cut slots for the rudder cables in both the floorboards and the rear skins. Are there any tricks for locating the necessary slots in a way to keep them as small as possible? -- This is by far the hardest lesson about freedom. It goes against instinct, and morality, to just sit back...

I've been going over my Delta, trying to find a way to hide the antennaes in what is basically a rag and tube aircraft. (some of the rags are soaked in epoxy, and some of the tubes ain't round...but, anyway) I was beginning to think it wasn't possible when I happened across this guys...

Jim, you're always looking for simple DIY projects for your kitplane articles, aren't you? Some guys on the flyrotary list have be batting around ideas on how to determine if the prop on a pusher is windmilling. Would a piece of reflective tape and an optical pickup suffice? -- This is by far...

Today was proof that keep parts safely tucked away until needed is a good idea. The Dyke Delta has a universal joint halway down the torque tube, and it uses a big one...a MS20271-B14. One of these puppies will run you nearly $100 bucks, brand spanking new from the likes of Aircraft...

Well, I sold my big, custom-made bellhousing to another builder that wanted to get that radial look out of a rotary engine. That 21 pound chunk of aluminum just wasn't going to go nicely into the front of my Delta, so it's all for the best. But now I'm in somewhat of a lurch. I need to build an...

The most recent Sport Aviation has an article on make up hoses. The author states that 'you must use 37 degree fittings' and as is typical, gives no reason why. Is there a reason for this that involves the laws of nature, vs the "laws of the FAA"? -- http://www.ernest.isa-geek.org/ "Ignorance is...

Most of the fabric covered aiplanes I've seen didn't seem that hard. That is, you could walk up to them and push the fabric in with your hand. The way I understand the fabric process, it is basically a composite structure. You have a nylon cloth with a paint "epoxy". Could a much stronger and...

I've been looking into building a in-the-ear type headset using low-end earphones, following the example given at http://www.canardzone.com/members/nickugolini/CuplessHeadet/cupless_headset.htm I bought the Phillips ANR headphones from Target. I've got Jim Weir's impedance matching circuit...

Is anyone familiar with this book, or if there is a better selection out there to help me decide how large to make my wing ribs? http://www.aeronautpress.com/book1prev5.htm The ribs of the Dyke Delta are composed of a stainless steel rib cap made of .015 thick 321 stainless. It's formed into a U...

Does anyone have a reference that quotes the strength of streamline tubing? A lot of sizes of streamline are no longer made. I'm having to make a substitution and have worked out the strength of the streamline and my substitution in a CAD package. It sure would make me feel better if I had a...

Big John wrote: Some time ago there was a discussion in the group about seat cushions for small people in airplanes. Today I received a catalogue from"Gadget Alert" (1-800-429-0039), www.gadgetalert.com They had a cushion advertised: TN335 Thermo-Sensitive Mamory Foam Chair...

What has happened to taper pins? I need two AN386-3-9A pins to tie a universal joint to a one inch torque tube. AS&S says that I've got to buy 5 at 17.50(USD) each. Can anyone recommend a source that actually wants to sell them at a reasonable price? -- ----Because I...

I've got some .035 4130 that I have to cut elevon ribs from. 2 inch on one end, 3/8ths on the other and about 16" long (each one is a different length). The small end fits against a run of tube, the thick end against the elevon spar. Both ends have to be shaped appropriately. The sides of the...

Hi Corky, Do you have a project update? How's your project going? Ernesto

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Today at Smartt Field, Mo. Joe Sargent and N738S made their first flight. Joe has been working on his RV-9A for three years and today he got the RV Grin. He reported no problems, stalls stright ahead, no rool in cruse, no leaks or other squacks. Congratulatons Joe! Family and several members of...

Does anyone know of plans, sketchs, or pictures for building a propane fired pre heater. What I actually am interested in is blasting some heat up to the gutters to get rid of the darn ice. Any suggestions appreciated. Errol Groff EAA 60159

A new set of photos has been added to the web site of the New England Model Engineering Society of the brand new Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Air and Space Museum near Dulles Airport in Virginia USA. Also included at the end of the set are photos of the United States Marine Corps Iwo Jima Memorial. ...