Hi everyone. This is an extremely interesting thread, and I have been reading avidly. As a glider pilot, based in the U.K (not that my location makes the blindest bit of difference), I am reasonably familiar with the process of using a cable to get airborne, whether behind another aircraft (the...

The local FSDO has this form they want submitted before scheduling an inspection. It asks for (1) "Net empty C.G. range" and (2) "Loaded C.G. limits". Now I know that my C.G. has to fall within 15-28% of chord, and I can easily figure that out. It works out to 77.95 to 84.84 inches aft of datum....

Folks - The oil pressure sensor/tube is secured to the engine block of my A-65 by a brass connector which is getting pretty chewed up; Over the years previous owners apparently using something other than the correct tool to tighten it down. I'm told (please correct me if my understanding is...

I am unclear on two Sport Pilot issues: First, a new pilot may qualify for a Sport Pilot ticket even though he or she takes a medication that would preclude a 3rd class medical. However, an experienced pilot with a higher ticket may not operate as a Sport Pilot if he lost a medical last year for...

Okay, I don't know diddly; I've just caught the airplane bug. So, I'm asking... My buddy went out and spent multi tens of thousands of dollars on an airplane engine. Lycoming, I think it was. Seems kinda pricy, but I understand that most of that cost is testing, no iron. I note that there was a...

(Shamelessly stolen & edited from the garden & lawn tractor forum) Well spring is nearly upon us, and the oft-forgotten task of removing the winter air from your airplane tires needs to be completed before the temps hit 60. Last year I made the ghastly mistake of allowing my mechanic to change my...

To All: I've started uploading drawings for the Northrup (*) primary glider, into the PRIMARY GLIDER Group on Yahoo. You will need a copy of DeltaCAD to view the drawings. A free but time-crippled copy of DeltaCAD is available from Midnight Software, the parent firm. Most of the drawings depict...

"James M. Knox" wrote in message ... I always figured if I was building a homebuilt I would investigate some relatively small motor/brake assemblies that are used on smaller electric automobiles. May be WAY too heavy, but...

http://flight.cz/cricri/photos/FR-Frederic-Secchi/france_secchi_2.jpg CriCri with a 3 bladed prop. http://flight.cz/cricri/photos/FR-Frederic-Secchi/france_secchi_20.jpg Another pic of the 3 bladed CriCri http://flight.cz/cricri/english/cri-cri-photos-pictures-secchi.php Pics are from this...

The Oshkosh Bound '04 posters are up for downloading and printing to your heart's content. Also up are a simplified version of the Ripon-Fisk VFR procedures for your dining and dancing pleasure. www.rstengineering.com at the bottom of the page. Note that the easily remembered colored Fisk...

I expect, like me, you thought you knew what heading hold gyros were all about? If you haven't been around model helicopter enthusiasts lately, you have no idea! Try googling 'heading hold gyro'. It turns out, that radio control modelers stick a heading hold gyro on their model helicopter and...

cavelamb wrote: This is a daily spot price display. The think that fascinates me it the spike as soon as the New York board opens. It has been doing that for at least two weeks now. Really makes me wonder... http://www.kitco.com/images/live/gold.gif

Hi all Does anyone have a copy of a circuit diagram to construct a headset tester? I'd like to construct one to test the headsets students are returning claiming them to be faulty, which after I've headed out to the flight line and plugged in, surprise surprise, there is no apparent fault. Any...

Hello. I am studying for my O&Ps and I have a question about "approved data" and "acceptable data." I understand that the manufacturer's maintenance manual is only considered "acceptable data," and is therefore not approved for use in making major repairs or major alterations. So let's suppose I...

I'm wondering whether to keep my Flybuddy or sell it. And, btw, I think I'm immigratin' if M-14P's and Walters are THAT cheap!

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While it was a busy day on the airways (radio wise) I got the same result calling up ATC 15 miles out; 'scratchy but readable'. Tried reaching around back of the seat to key the rear PTT but it was too painful wating for the frequency to open up. I did try calling another aircraft at an airport 55...

Is common practice to have an appraisal done when refinancing an experimental project even if you purchased the kit new from the factory?

Looking for Mini-500 (standard) 30-tooth drive sprocket for cog belt (P/N BA24 if correct). Anybody knows if Rick Stitt suplied them? Failed to reach Rick by the phone number showed at his website. Thanks in advance, Alex www.rotorcraft.ru

I am doing wet layup in a covoluted mold using "porous teflon coated glass peel-ply" between the lamnate and the breather. The peel-ply material is not at all conformal and the pleats/overlaps are interfering with resin takeup. Is there any other POROUS peel-ply material that is more conformal,...