In Kitplanes January 2002 issue, Jim Weir wrote on how to build a volt/ammeter from a Radio Shack 910-4919 digital voltmeter. The Radio Shack people advised me that they no longer carry the voltmeter. Does anyone know if there is a substitute? Can one of these cheap multimeters from throw-away...

What are people using for master buss bars in homebuilts? It will have a comm unit, transponder, and encoder plus a few instrumets. Day VFR only. I have a 15amp alternator. Any suggestions? Charlie.

Some times you have more time than you know what to do with, Here are some (on topic - no less) doodles of a small low wing. inspired by Bruce King's tiny little BK-1.. Thought I'd share - just for fun.

Hi, I am thinking about building a Pietenpol Air Camper and need an engine for it. The LOM Mikron seemed to be a good choice, I heard it costs around 6K US. I called Moravia, the LOM distributor in Canada and they literally said 9.9K euro which is 12K US. I can probably buy a new 912UL for...

While it was a busy day on the airways (radio wise) I had the same result; ATC said scratchy but readable at 15 miles. Tried twisting my arm around the back of the seat to use the rear PTT but it was too painful while wating for the frequency to open up. I did try calling up another aircraft at an...

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I have a converted 290G and would like to add an alternator. I have the alternator the correct old style case mounting bracket, pulley, etc. My problem is that the 290G does not appear to have a machined boss for attaching the tensioning. I have seen photos of several 290G's with alternators so I...

How well does auto gas mix with 100LL? LJ

Has anyone used the propeller balance master and have you had good success? I would like to try one on a pusher 912 with a two blade prop. I can't seem to get the owner at www.balancemasters.com to call me back and answer my questions. Any input sure would help. Thank you Casey

okay, got pounds per Square Inch and elongation differences and the failure sequence in my noodle. For simplicity, let's use 120,000 and 80,000 psi numbers. So if the 120,000 # piece is .667 square inches and the 80,000# piece is 1.0 square inch,,,are the elongations the same??? Thanks, Dick

Two new, unused, 100% perfect Tenessee wood Props for Rotax 277 and 377 with gearboxes. 60x32 and 60x28 1st $250.00 for both Two Bing carbs. Model 57. 1st $75.00 for both. Scott 1260-H brake master cylinders and pedals. Unused like new. 1st $250.00 for both.

When I dimple holes in thin sheet they get larger to the point where the clecos won't hold. Should I drill holes that are to be dimpled for 1/8 rivets a little smaller (like #31 or #32)? What are others doing? Mike Murphy Moose.

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I need a DAR with experimental/exhibition airworthiness privileges for a Bede BD-5J Microjet. Aircraft completed, initial condition inspection done by A&P/IA and signed off on logbooks, all the other paperwork is done including maintenance plan based on FAA approved plan, program letter, flight...

We're looking at installing landing lights on our Rans S6S. The ones offered by Aircraft Spruce are a bit big, about 5" diameter. I'm trying to find something a bit smaller but equally effective. Does anyone here know what (if any) requirements a landing light has, such as beam angle,...

As I continue to research, the Zodiac XL and the Sonex are on the short list. Both offer a couple of engine options including Rotax 912 (variations) and the Jabiru 3300. Real-world performance doesn't seem like it would be that much different, at least on paper. I hope this isn't a religious...

Hi, I tried to balance a prop on a O-320 on a RV-6 the other day and could not because other large vibrations were present. Im summary, I got: 0.7 IPS at 0.5 crank RPM 0.2 IPS at crank RPM

I was attempting to set up a pre-purchase inspection on a Tcraft at Ft. Lauderdale. The owner said he'd need a $500 non-refundable deposit before anyone did the inspection. "they might nick the prop, or drop a sparkplug or....". and he said "that's common practice". Having looked at 5 Tcraft in the...

wrote) http://www.american180.com/history/index.html check out "history" and "quad mount" Yup. That's it. Thanks. At 6,000 rounds/min and 275 rounds/drums x 4 drums = 1,100 rounds

Does anyone know the power and weight comparison between a rotax 583 vs. geo/metro engine . When I said geo/metro I'm not too up on them , so I suppose I'd be meaning the most powerful carburated one that is non- turbo . Thanks Ed