I have Alt. Bin. pic, Aviation---but I have never seen the posts by M.Horowitz showing the longeron "hold straight" clamps--Mike sent me the pix separately in an email--- The latest post on ABPA is 9:23 PM --3-29--two days ago !! ---I call for "Get Mail" & it says --No new msgs... Jerry

For sale is an aircompressor which required 220v. Seller states he will convert it to run on 110v. How will he do that and what are the disadvantages? Will the motor pull 2x the current? - Mike

Can any one give me info from when my dad was killed at fun in the sun on April 12,1996. Please I need closer

A while back, I posted the result of a cursory look at the accident statistics for aircraft powered by auto engine conversions. It *was* an awful shallow pass, and at the time I promised to look into the issue deeper. I have since obtained the NTSB accident databases for the years 1998,...

Can anyone give me a source for a serviceable accessory cover for an 0-200. I need either a new one or yellow tagged unit. I've found a bunch of as removed, or repairable, but non guaranteed to be airworthy. Thanks Paul N1431A

I was saddened to just learn of the passing of Cdr. John Powell, the designer of the Acey Deucy tandem parasol. http://www.newportdailynews.com/articles/2008/12/29/obits/dates/december_2008/0975-powell.txt

Is there a common equivalant to ACF-50 that may be readily available in a hardware or auto shop? - Mike

Hi ! Does anybody know the Internet adress of the ACK Company ? They produce the well-known Blind Encoder ACK A-30. Keep`em flying ! Henning DE Bremen/Germany

Am wondering if there's a design flaw in the ACK E-01 ELT or just an anomaly? Our unit went off by itself today because the battery in the remote panel mount indicator died, triggering the ELT, and I'd like to know if anyone else has had this happen? If a dying battery in the remote ***always***...

Quote: Purchase a Skycar! As a result of the recent successful hovering flights of the M400 Skycar, Moller International is accepting deposits to secure delivery positions for our M400 Skycar until after the Skycar has flown from hover to full aerodynamic flight and returned (transitioning...

If I read the limitations correctly for my homebuilt, it looks like aerobatics are out. The verbiage looks like the kind of boilerplate that is used in all cases. So, are there special airworthyness versions for aerobatic capable homebuilts? How is this handled with the inspector? thanks, tom...

Does anyone have any info or thoughts on the Acrolite 2M as a lsa.The websites info looks great except for a rather long takeoff and landing distance,when compared to similar ac. John

Does anybody know of a manufacturer of canopies for the Acrosport II? I am thinking of purchasing an aircraft, but it has windscreens only. Thank you for your input in advance. Mark

Would anybody post in here if there were a fly-in to talk about?

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This summer an RAA member suffered the loss of a prop blade on his = amphibious 912S Kitfox, that was equipped with a NSI CAP 140 = propeller.The engine immediately broke from its mount, but fortunately = was retained by the hoses and cables. The pilot was able to make a = successful emergency...

Maybe this topic has been brought up here before, But do homebuilt/experimental aircraft have to comply with Airworthiness Directives set forth by the FAA? specifically, I have a lycoming O-290G model engine in my airplane and since that engine was not designed for aircraft use, I wonder If I have...

Although I asked the A&P to add a lifting point to my A-65 when it was in the shop, he didn't do it, so I plan on adding one myself. Assume the bolts are long enough to take the added thickness of the lifting point. Action will involve removing two bolts and retorqing them. But it's not simply...

I'm looking at an older single seat Zenair with a 1835cc VW, but no starter. It does have an alternator. Is it possible, and if so, how big of a deal to add a starter? I'm not a big fan of hand proping... Thanks

I'm looking for a good source for high temp white silicone wedge type adel clamps in sizes #2-#8. Any ideas? Thanks. Jim