Can anyone lead me to a homebuildable WIG? I know Universal Hovercraft has plans for a wing attachment to one of their kits, but that's not what I'm after. I have found a towable glider, and that has promise, but I'd rather not re-invent a wheel that's already out there. Thanks. MH

Where is the best location to mount a knock detector on a 4 cyl Continental---(4each,O-470 jugs--314CID )

Marchetti Sportster... .. . . Are there any tricks to bleed the brakes on this homebuilt? Four master cylinders, one on each pedal, running to two 'T's, where a single tube continues to each wing. Thinking of using a vacumn pump, to pull the fluid down to the caliper. Also, can anyone...

Dear VDubber & any & all others, A friend of mine is contemplating seriously building a Double Eagle & has spotted what I think is a 2100cc transporter engine--it's in a van, has 2 carbs, & I have not seen it, nor do I know how to distinguish between the various models & sizes--I have Finch's...

3/4 ton extended cab pickup towing a 24 foot travel trailer. Fuel mileage is effected much more by wind than weight. I want to build a camper shell that will be cab high at the front and direct the airflow smoothly over the trailer. There is about 4 feet between the front of the trailer and the...

I have a friend with a Ercoupe whose steering knuckle/assembly has been worn to where it is too sloppy. It's about 2.20 inches in diameter and rotates on the nose strut assy. It's what the scissors are attach to. It either needs to be bushed or trued up and add a bearing sleeve to the mating...

After using a lawn tractors slightly oiled, green foam filter on my experimental with C-85, a fellow remarked that it was much too thick (about 1") as I replaced it. Just wondering what non-certified (read cheap G) alternatives that others are using. Seems like most guys use a pleated...

Doe anybody know what the thread pitch for the oil screen is on a Continental A-65? I have slightly boogered threads on the engine threads and I want to run a set of dies through (I bought a tool with the dies from McMaster Carr). It looks like 16 TPI is the closest. Does that sound...

Anyone know the weight of this Toyota (European) aluminum diesel engine? I've looked, can't fint it. 1.4 D-4D (89 bhp) All-aluminum? Anyone using one of these in an airplane yet? ANY successful auto-diesel conversions in the air?

If I purchase an expirimental, what are the rules in regards to the 51% build. Obvioulsy I am not the manufacturer...so is there anyway around this? Can I simply pass an exam then tak over all maintenance etc. on the plane?

On Wed, 21 Apr 2004 14:43:01 +0000, Jay Honeck wrote: Yup, was not there.. They did have posters and flyers, but thats all.. :( Strangely, I didn't see the RV-10 at the Van's tent, either. Very odd. The word on the RV-List is that they had an aircraft snag enroute. Some

Drilling a solid crankshaft Has anyone had experience with a solid Lycoming crankshaft modified (drilled) to open oil passages required to control a constant speed prop? I'm asking for a cousin with a friend who knows a guy with an airboat.

I had my closest simulation of flight in a quickie q1 yesterday. out doing a bienniel flight review in what I thought was a schmick cessna 150 aerobat. at 3,000ft we were climbing for altitude for a practise spin and we sat there cruising along with full rpm at best climb speed and attitude for 20...

Other than the signoff for flight, why would the FAA get involved in the annual inspection of a homebuilt? I was watching the national news (ABC) last night (Wednesday) and watched a segment which took place in an FAA hangar in Washington DC. There were five FAA types with clipboards going over a...

The most recent Sport Aviation has an article on make up hoses. The author states that 'you must use 37 degree fittings' and as is typical, gives no reason why. Is there a reason for this that involves the laws of nature, vs the "laws of the FAA"? -- http://www.ernest.isa-geek.org/ "Ignorance is...

The news reported yesterday or the day before that an experimental ultralight plane (they obviously don't know that there is a difference) crashed in north GA. There were no details beyond this. Anyone have more to add? Harry

Ok.. question for those out there with some hands on experience with the IVO Magnum series electric inflight-adjustable props. What has been your experience with this product.. Any pro's or cons based on your experience... Has the product met your expectations... Where I am coming from: working...

I want to build a teststand where I can test an alternator. I plan on fabricating a test stand for the alternator. I have a variable voltage source capable of driving enough current to 'drive' the field. I have a dummy load to sink the output current. What I need is a variable speed electric...

So, would I have to be insane to buy a complete BD5-B kit? I still remember the outrageous performance claims when the ads first appeared. What do people use for engines? (I think I can lay my hands on a Czech MiG APU and I have a buddy who is an expert on the Formula Mazda engines). -- Charlie...

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