I know that you can not use an experimental airplane for hire or for a rental or use it for flight training (unless you own the airplane and have an instructor that will fly with you or you use the exemption for transition training), but what would keep you from forming a flying club...

Questions for Jim Weir, or other knowledgeable folks: I've got a couple of questions about an ideal antenna for ILS use. My Comm/Nav radio uses one antenna for both ILS and VOR. I rarely use VOR so I'd like to optimize an antenna for ILS use (a side note -- my current antenna sucks for both VOR...

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Subject is part of a description of an A-65 engine. Am I reading this correctly: the engine had a major, then about 400 hours later required a top half overhaul?? Isn't a top included in a major? What likely happened? - MIke

reading thru EAA's "Aircraft Welding" I see mention of 'hinge stock', a tube which probably takes a bushing and is part of the elevator/stab. assy. I didn't see a mention in Spruce; is it just tougher steel than 4130 or is it tubing with a pre-drilled bushing? - Mike

Was talking with some WW2 guys who remembered the use of 10 gauge shotgun shells to start an aircraft engine. I've seen several movies showing something but my question is how did it work? shell in seperate cylinder from pistons and how push crank over, etc??

Does anyone know of a long nose vise grip plies that is bent 90 degrees? I have a needle nose pliers that is bent 90 degrees at the tips, but I sure could use a locking pliers with the same setup. Thanks, BJ

I jsut picked this up on another group. Comments? " Date: Sat, 01 Oct 2005 01:19:00 -0000 From: "Nicholas Cafarelli" Subject: SAA may go away I received the message below and thought I should share it with the group. An example of the information available from the SAA is at...

Builders who plan to fly in mountains needing higher altitude should consider their engine choices. Typical Lycoming low compression engines have a limit of about 13,500 feet. You need higher compression engines or turbocharging for higher altitudes. I tested my high compression (10.5) Franklin...

I'm into recumbents and am exploring building a mold for a prepreg carbon setup. This looks like an active site for composites. Can anyone recommend a heater control to adjust the heating/cooling ramp rate (5 degrees a minute, etc)? I'm obviously trying to keep costs down so something surplus or...

As part of my welding practice, I'm going to build a small control surface "look-alike" ( I have access to Tcraft blueprints so what I build will look vaguely like a real part) . I'd like to take the opportunity to learn a bit about covering, but don't want to spend money on Ceconite if it's REALLY...

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All this talk about pricing, and speculation about Van's -- now I open my new issue of the RV-ator newsletter and read that they're working on on the RV-12. OK, so it's not a production unit - you still will have to build it yourself. But, it's going to be a genuine LSA, with 2-place side by side...

Does anybody have the Oshkosh price for both Miller and Lincoln's entry-level TIG welders handy? I checked them both out but can't find the literature. Anybody had luck getting the local shop to match this price? Joa

I'm trying to find some good close-up pictures of knkobs and panels of aricraft. Can anyone point me to a resource? Thanks, Gary

I have a need to get some close-up images of knobs and/or control panels of aircraft to create my own rendering of a panel. I'd like to overlay different knob types to get a feel of how it will look. Can anyone point me to a source or have any help they can offer?

What is the best homebuilt helicopter in terms of reliability? tom

Just wondering, exactly why are radial diesels not part of the diesel revival? You can't beat radials on airplanes for smooth reliability. I once saw a cracked-off jug pounding through the cowling as the engine was still running (the single Otter had just landed).

The National Association of Sport Aircraft Designers. Did it fold due to lack of profit, lack of participation, or............ ================== Leon McAtee Just curious

Another point to consider on the "high" price of the new group of SLSA aircraft is that those buying, examples being private pilots looking (not) forward to the day thay can no longer maintain a medical and FBOs using them for training and rental is ... Many pilots will hold PPC with IA, and will...