I assume you are putting an antenna on the OUTSIDE of the van. If this is the case, there is no such thing as too big a groundplane. If you are putting the antenna inside, then it is probably more easily understood that all that metal will be a shield to RF. I would recommend getting a 1/4...

I was kinda sorta thinking about going to Oshkosh this year for the first time, but from what I'm reading on the net, it isn't the easiest thing to do. Apparently, the local hotels are all booked a year in advance, and if you try to drive in, expect to spend a lot of time in line. So, for...

Due to popular demand, AeroFile is keeping the pricing the same as the introductory price for the second edition of "Military Aircraft Designations and Systems". The 2002 Edition is completely reworked and updated, it now features designations from six countries including Canada, United...

Seems to me that some of the benefits of the constant speed prop were based on the limitiations of timing (ignition and valve) of the Lyco/Conti engines. If your engine was designed to have a large dynamic range of efficient operation, you won't need the articulated prop as much.

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Hi all, Looking for a CDI flywheel for this engine. Thanks, Perry

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from Fox News - too bad Le Van Danh chose a Mini 500 for his first project HANOI, Vietnam (AP) - With directions from the Internet and an old Russian truck motor, a Vietnamese farmer fulfilled his dream of making his own helicopter. The job took two friends, seven years and $30,000. Now,...

As most of you know, the "Rogue's Gallery" is a picture website created solely for the use of Rec.Aviation pilots. Here we can all post pictures of our beautiful aircraft, so that the rest of us can drool all over them! :-) Here are the February...

What tools do you take on a two day XC? - Mike

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I am a studier of old designs. Does anyone know if there is a source for Bjorn Andreasson's plans? I am trying to locate info on the BA-6 specifically. A single seat wooden monoplane. Any pictures or websites featuring this plane would be appreciated. I can't find info on this model in the...

It was getting on towards 2:30 in the afternoon and my passenger was a little anxious about getting his wife to a 3:30 doctor's appointment. We had just fueled up at Shelton airport and were headed back to Port Orchard and my pickup truck. I leveled off at 1,500' and pushed the throttle in. ....

Hey all, Looking for CDI flywheel. Thanks, Perry

Are there any good books or videos on Sheet Metal Construction??

Because I´m an evil megalomaniac and I will destroy all cities in the world with atom bombs. What do I need for a good Stealth bomber ?

just makeing sure my news stuff is up and working ..back to laying up my wing on a long ez . need more peel ply

On Fri, 05 Mar 2004 03:14:24 GMT, (Badwater Bill) wrote: Please don't post binaries to text only newsgroups. It's just plain rude. -- dillon Life is always short, but only you can make it sweet

One of the things I still have to do is install instruments in my instrument panel. Well another thing is actually get the instruments too. ;-) I guess panel lighting isn't the most critical issue I'm dealing with but I'd like to hear about options. There seem so many choices now for lighting,...

Sometimes a picture is worth a thousand words... http://cgi.aol.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2464715274 They call it a HoverCopter, I'd suggest the name CrapCycle. You be the judge.