Hey Ron, Ok, now that I am infamous, where are the riches you promised. Just got my September issue of KitPlanes and saw the story on Building a Home Page. Great article and I was pleased to see my Web Page in the composite shot at the beginning of the article. I was really surprised to see a...

I hope ADK, who posted a question a few days ago on an interesting design problem involving reduction gearing and a driveshaft got some insight from the various postings. The subject of torsional vibration quickly cam up and there was a lot of stuff mentioned, but not really a simple and...

Anyone have any detailed instructions for internal timing of a newer slick magneto?

I have seen reported that the AirBus-320 has a glide ratio of 1:15. That was what our pilots told us the wings on Cessna 180-182 (L-19)'s glide ratio was. It does not seem consistent that a swept, thin airfoil, wing would have the same glide ratio as the Cessna. It is correct the AB-320 has a...

I wish to begin gathering UNEMOTIONAL, tangible pros and cons on engine choices for my Cozy Mk IV. I won't be ready to begin working on my firewall for about 12 more months. As I see it today I have the following engine choices: Lycoming 360 or XP-360 Mazda 13B or Renesis Jabiru 5100 Subaru ???

On Wednesday, January 31, 1996 12:00:00 AM UTC-8, Sid Lloyd wrote: Michael Zenner wrote: I heard something that I thought was a little shocking, and figured I could find out from someone here about the straight scoop... Did Bob Herendeen die? If so, can someone e-mail me...

Riveted aluminum fuel tanks are smart. They're easy to build and superbly practical for the homebuilder since she can make them in whatever shape she needs. Most folks shy away from this fabrication technique due to the high cost of Pro-Seal, still listed at more than $8/oz in the Aircraft Spruce...

"karel" wrote in message ... lurking around here for several years has tought me very much of course, thanks to all! however a couple of terms pop up regularly without their meaning becoming clear from the context, and...

How far-fetched is the idea, to use a propeller or jet engine (radio controlled type?) to push an in-line skater? How does aircraft takeoff thrust compare to using a conventional motor and wheel to push oneself along the ground? What sort of incline would be achievable at say a skater weight of...

To all: Does anyone know of any plans or possibility of plans for a 2 passenger sized version of the Mosquito (Wooden) fighter-bomber of WWII fame? :-)

Single Seat TEAM Airbike for sale $6300. Rotax 277 engine. Structurally perfect, fabric good, paint ugly but passable. 25TTAFE. CDI ignition by Airscrew Performance. Recent "overhaul" of fuel system including all new urethane fuel lines, quick disconnects, fittings, and a panel mounted on-off...

There's a simple solution: build HURRICANE PROOF BUILDINGS http://www.monolithic.com/gallery/commercial/hangars/index.html "Richard RIley" wrote in message ... The latest storm tracks show Charlie set to skim Pinellas...

Does anybody have an idea on how to make a tiny little vacuum pump on the order of an aquarium pump or so that will draw just a few inches of water? Preferably 110, but I can rig up a 12 volt supply if necessary. The reason I say this is that I'm getting ready to pack a fairly large number...

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...

CBS news story about the Department of Homeland Security decision to require identification of all operators and passengers of all private boats and planes... http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/06/16/eveningnews/main2939438.shtml We have met the enemy - and he is us...

I feel there is a real advantage to the use of slats and flaps in order to have things happen slowly during landing and yet still have a good cruise speed. Of course the problem is in the complexity and the extra weight. For rails I was thinking about something like standard kitchen drawer rails or...

There have been many posts in recent months by people contemplating their own complicated and even radical designs. Reading between the lines, it appears that many of those people have yet to build their first plane. May I kindly suggest that one's first plane should be a time-proved kit or...

some disturbing news was revealed at the last eaa mtg, when one of the members got up and passed out a copy of the latest city ordinance, amending what a residential dweller could do and have at their dwelling. enclosed is a copy of the admendment. the interesting point is how specifically the...

Since the untimely death of our friend (and chief charter pilot at the local FBO) while ferrying a Spencer Air Car back from Seattle, WA last week, our local pilot community has been roiled with speculation about the cause of the crash. Of course we won't know anything definitive for a long while,...

Last revised on October 6th 2002. This document attempts to answer common questions asked by newcomers to the rec.aviation.homebuilt newsgroup, or those curious individuals unfamiliar with the domain of homebuilt aircraft. It assumes that the reader already possesses limited familiarity with...