I have heard many people, including a couple of A&Ps, say that when the rings on a cylinder all line up that the cylinder will loose compression. This doesnt make sense to me because if the rings are going to leak, then they would leak anyway. There is an air path between each ring for the air...

I am looking for aluminum piano hinge (MS20257) for a Zenith 601 XL. The flaps use a seven foot hinge. The longest I have been able to find is six foot. Anybody know where I can find a 7-8 foot long piano hinge...MS20256P4? (I can find 8 ft. hinges, but it's a different alloy....5005 instead of...

Beaver RX-550 For Sale Nice plane http://flyinggators.com/news/for%20sale/beaver.htm -- Have a good day and stay out of the trees! See ya on Sport Aircraft group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Sport_Aircraft/ --

Any suggestions on how to keep skunks out of the hanger??? Richard

Here is a news release for the General Aviation Defense Fund. This is something that can potentially affect a lot of pilots. ************************************************************* GENERAL AVIATION LEGAL DEFENSE FUND CREATED TO FIGHT EFFORTS TO BLOCK FREEDOM OF FLIGHT WESTBOROUGH, Mass. -...

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...

Good day I'm looking to purchase a 60' Warp drive 2 blades propeller. It needs to be a pusher type, turning left when facing the prop or PTO, in good condition, preferably square tip but not necessary. Is there someone that has one for sale. If yes, would appreciate photo before purchasing. Thank...

What produce can I use in my Hi-performance VW in order to keep the noise out of the passenger compartment? My wife is having a hard time with the dual carb, header situation when we go for a sunday fly, I mean drive. Rick Bass Players Drink Bass

Hi, Will any one who has built a Preceptor Ultra Pup be taking it to this years Oshkosh air show? and if so be kind enough to let me take a good look over it. I am currently building one here in New Zealand and have a few questions that I need answers to. Looking over a finished example would be...

UPDATE - MAY 15-16 RAAC NATIONAL FLY-IN AND AGM AT WIARTON Confirmations are coming in from display planes and manufacturers. Here are the latest additions, with a tentative schedule for the weekend: SATURDAY MAY 15 Don and Beate Kingsley are arranging hikes and garden tours in the area, for...

I've acquired an HA-6 carburetor part # 10-5045. I would like to use it to replace the updraft carb on my 0320-D2J. Is there a manual covering this carburetor? Does this carb require a fuel pump? Stu Fields Safari Driver

Hello ! I would like to get in contact with people who build or have built or own a Turner T 40 design. I live in Bremen/Germany Henning Dammann-Emden

With 11+ hours into flight test and a week to go, it's clear I'll be driving to Pinckneyville again. So...if anyone needs a ride into town you've got one. Just add coffee. On the positive side, flight tests, such as they are, are going well. Held down by a ceiling last weekend I put the wheel...

Need a powered tow unit for a Grumman AA5. Can't afford a Million bucks, but am looking for a used unit that might be affordable. If you know of one, let me know please. Bill Oparowski N10SX

Here is a news release for the General Aviation Defense Fund. This is something that can potentially affect a lot of pilots. ************************************************************* GENERAL AVIATION LEGAL DEFENSE FUND CREATED TO FIGHT EFFORTS TO BLOCK FREEDOM OF FLIGHT WESTBOROUGH, Mass. -...

WTB: Helicopter - Rotorway Exec 145 or Earlier model Looking to buy Exec 145 or ealier model. Complete kit or partial build. Rob J.

I am just curious. Does Ban Bi, the nickname for the French design MCR 01, mean anything? Thanks a lot. Shin

I keep looking at teh web site and owner's sites. I wish the cruise was a little higher and when you check out the full deflection maneuvering speed you have to wonder how stron it is. There is also the pegasthol wing with pressure actuated slats. Higher cruise but they have some kind of argument...

There will be a Pancake Breakfast Fly In at the Kingman, AZ EAA Hangar tomorrow, May 15th. It is the Hangar Opening celebration. Skyking

I am building an LED tail light for my Lancair 360. It uses 6 ea 5 watt luxeon LEDs. I can strobe 1 amp through each of these which should give enough light to satisfy the FAA regs. Runs surprisingly cool. I have posted photos he http://w1.lancair.net/pix/album01\ Its not quite finished,...