About Jordan Wirsz Born into a modest and challenging home in Southern California, Jordan Wirsz early on decided that he wanted to spread his wings and improve his means - literally. A true entrepreneurial spirit, Jordan started his first business when he was 13 years old and moved on to running...

Which Epoxys have folks had success using for their fuel tanks? I know that they don't sell true safety-poxy anymore, has anything taken its place? This is for auxillary tanks that will only ever have avgas in them . I have used vinyl-ester for other fuel tank projects but was wondering what in...

From Lakeland Ledger newspaper 23 cars burnt. http://www.theledger.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060407/NEWS/604070342/1039

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Hey Guys- Has anyone ever attempted to install a Hilsch Tube (Vortex Tube) in an aircraft for environmental controls? The setup I see would be very light, a 3 foot long PVC vortex tube (no more than 5 lbs) with a small exhaust turbocharger force-feeding it. Yes the Hilsch tube is not a...

I am using the following steps for treating my aluminum parts: - scrub clean with Acetone and scotchbrite - dry - scrub clean in Metalprep-79 and scotchbrite - rinse in water - repeat until water forms smooth sheet (water break test) - dip in alodine 1201 until part turns golden brown - rise in...

Hi there, We intend to invest into a glass panel system for a Jabiru 400... I haven't found alot of information about Blue Mountain Avionics Systems or other similar devices. Any user opinion is welcome to help us choosing the right manufacturer. Luc JOB

Help Group Here's what I have. 1980? Polaris 340 (336cc) air cooled two stroke engine. Twin Mucuni carbs. Model # EC34PT-07 Motor # 905544 Doe's anyone know the hp of this engine? with single carbs and with duel carbs.

Cutting a long taper in aluminum bar or angle stock is always something of a chore. Not because it's a chore-type chore - - the work goes quickly enough - - but because we don't do it very often and have to get things set up for the job. After sawing the taper you sand away the saw marks then...

I'm in the process of building my fuel tanks. On the insiide I was going to have stainless steel bolts going through the tank to hold to an aluminum bracket. I really don't know much about the metal industry but do remember that there can be a problem with dissimilar metals. Do anyone know if this...

Wag-Aero has a special this month on quick drains: http://www.wicksaircraft.com/catalog/product_cat.php/subid=6879/index.html I'm building a mongrel dog of a low wing airplane that uses wing tanks, pretty much like the Hummel Ultracruiser Plus. The tanks themselves are .032 aluminum. The...

What is the name of the 50? 60? year old homebuilt that looks like a high-wing Sonex? I've been to the website - they even ask: 'Doesn't ______ look like a Sonex, with the wing on top?' http://builder.sonexaircraft.com/cgi-bin/search.pl?action=completions Pages of Sonex Aircraft completions.

I built one of these way back in '60-'63. Cost me all of 1165 dollars including an Conti A-75 and 2 props ( one climb and one cruise). Had to sell it when I was transferred. Got 800 bucks for it and considered myself lucky. Just wondering if there is anybody in the southeast US who might have one...

Hey Bill, I've been invited to go to Las Vegas this weekend on a private jet. I'm with 3 couples and there is a couple of extra seats... I've lost your information from years ago on the cheap motels, etc. I'm going to be a tag-a-long and will basically be adventuring all on my own. I was...

SCAM ALERT I am a victim of the latest scam which is happening in shopping mall parking lots. Two good looking, young women come to your car as you are parking, one starts wiping your windshield with a rag, and the other comes to your window and bends over so her breast start to fall out of her...

April 5, 1917: Kelly Field gets its wings http://www.tsha.utexas.edu/daybyday/04-05-001.html On this day in 1917, the first planes landed at Kelly Field, San Antonio. The site was selected in 1916 to expand the facilities of the fledgling Aviation Section of the Army Signal Corps. It was...

If the engine temps are in the operating range is there any concern about running a Rotax 912UL for prolonged periods at 4000RPM or lower? What fuel consumption can one expect at that rate? I understand that max fuel economy and max range are likely to be achieved at just above the best glide...

want to buy vision 2 place plans does anyone have a set and they are not planning to build this plane i would be interested in buying them. tommylaudato AT hotmail.com remove AT

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One source said it was destroyed in a crash, the other said it was hanging from the ceiling in the Reno Hilton. Anyone know what ever really happened to this (quickie-like) racer?