1 Excellent Pilot compensation not a factor for Highly Desirable desired performance 2 Good Pilot compensation not a factor for Negligible deficiencies desired performance 3 Fair Minimal pilot compensation required

Does anybody still do the old technique of drilling holes before tacking tubes together to interconnect them for oiling the fuse when it's finished? I've been told that's not done any more, because of the realization that as long as the welds are air tight, the oxygen trapped in the tube is...

I know this will not do much for unbelievers, But I have no problem believing that an 1835 engine with a belt reduction system would fly an airplane with a takeoff weight of 1050lb's.. The performance didn't look to be that bad either. I think a good 1835 vw engine with reduction can do...

Another 1961 Cessna 210A has been put up for auction, and with only one day left the bids have only reached $30,000. AOPA's appraisal is $66,000 and the reserve price is FAR less. This one has only 40 SMOH on the engine and all major accessories. Check it out if you need a good 4 seat airplane with...

A few weeks ago, driving back toward Dallas from San Antonio I think I may have seen something very strange... possibly. I'm not completely sure. Nut it did seem like it... It was a bizarre weather day. Snow on the blooming blue bonnets the day before. Somewhere just north of Waco I hit a huge...

I have a certificated a/c (rag and steel Tcraft). I'm considering the Superflite I covering system. Since the Superflite system apparently doesn't begin until the 'apply the cloth' stage, I'm free to use any primer. I'd like to use an epoxy primer since I've seen what condensation did to my...

I am mechanical engineering student . I described one mechanical engineering situation that is very useful in any kind of mechanical and energy consumed industries. It it is not even in any applied mechanics book. I hope you will try to understand it and use it. Plz visit...

Oh, by the way, go to: http://www.geocities.com/bwbpilot/ and see Kevin Morris and I flying my Snobird. I have to sell it I think. I just have too much stuff in my hangars down there. I'm in this thing about $12,000 and I'm going to sell it for about $8500 if anyone knows someone who might...

YB-1 Stealth Biplane Preliminary sketches of a small single seat sport biplane. Powered with the standard 1835cc VW engine and Tennessee Prop. These are very small files (~50k each). Hey! It's a tiny airplane. :) http://www.home.earthlink.net/~tp-1/yb1(03).JPG Side...

Hey Chuck, drop me a note please? Richard

I have a friend in Kingman,AZ who needs some help with landing his RV-8. Is there anyone near Kingman who could help? The person would need access to a dual control RV-8 as the time is not flown off of his airplane yet. Thanks, Skyking

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...

A cavalier bozo decided to hand-prop a Piper Saratoga on a busy Australian airport. He de-monocoqued four Piper Warriors and a Piper Seminole. Cost: over $1.5 million. Read about it and see pictures he http://cellar.org/iotd.php?threadid=2463 And if you want to get an education in...

What kind of a plane is in The Gods must be crazy part II? Anyone? Bryan

I was reading this thing: http://www.drive.cranfield.ac.uk/cfml/dieselmotorbike4.cfm Could this work for a small helicopter, like the kind BJ Schramm was marketing? Comments?

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...

For learning about flying and aircraft, there's no place like Usenet -- specifically the "Rec.Aviation.Piloting", "Rec.Homebuilt", and "Rec.Aviation.Owning" newsgroups. These forums attract hundreds (thousands?) of aviation enthusiasts each day, and represent a depth and breadth of knowledge that...

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