Anyone know of any downfalls to using liquid nails to glue spars together? And yes, I expect the usual ignorant smart asses, who really don't have an answer. Lou

Osama won, and won big. He wanted Americans to turn on each other after 9-11, and that's what we've done. Our government has turned on us, and in turn we have turned on each other and are cowering in corners. We are polarized, full of hate and suspicion, and have given up more of our precious...

I'll use Airtech, not Stits, now known as Polyfiber. The latter is a great process, don't get me wrong. It's just that Airtech is better, simpler, easier and produces superior results. *And* it lasts and lasts. Take a look at a 10- or 15-year-old Airtech cover and you'll see why. As for...

I'm in the process of building a Team Tango (similar to a Glasair IIFG) and have a few thoughts about the landing gear. The earlier kits had fiberglass "legs" and the newer kits have aluminum legs. I flew in a Tango with the aluminum gear and it seemed quite harsh on landing. I know aluminum gear...

Has anyone put a fuel-injection system on an O-200? If so, what are the results? You're probably wondering why. I was just curious about doing this. Calvin

Apart from the Quickie group of planes why aren't there more fast biplanes? The quickies aren't exactly biplanes I know. It would appear that 2 short wings can be built lighter than one long one since the moment arm is half as long for the shorter wing pair. No struts used because of drag, just...

Don't laugh please. I am building a full scale Super Cub replica, all wood, from Light Miniature Aircraft plans. fuselage is on gear and tonight I got the rudder pedals all hooked up with electric fence wire in place of the cables to test pedal angle, rudder deflection, etc. My problem ,is with...

They have established a bunker mentality. First they bragged on their website that their parts were so coveted that they were demanded and sold to other builders. Then overwhelming evidence from several builders surfaces which makes them into liars --- and false pretenders. Their talk...

I applied the first coat of Poly-Brush on a little more than half of my fuselage (experimental homebuilt) before I realized I had not stirred the can of Poly-Brush before using. Once the contents from the bottom were stirred up the coating was definitely a darker shade of pink. Is this going to...

Big gathering at our airfield today: Waco, short-wing Pipers, a princely PA-12, Luscombes, polished aloonyum Swift, Cubs, a covey of ultralights, and a ragged out 310 over in the weeds with two-doglegged props and a klapsed nosegear. They came in to enjoy our second Indian summer and $100...

Guys- If we have higher L/D, we need higher thrust to maintain lift equal weight. Am I reading this correctly? In this case, you would need higher horsepower? Toks Desalu PP-SEL Dyin' to fly!

Windsocks, 60 inch long , well made with S\S swivel . Bright colors of red white and blue combo, sensitive to light breezes , yet strong enough for heavy wind . $ 15 for one or $ 25 for two and that includes priority mail shipping to you. Check , cash or M.O. Steve Beatty , 7308 W. Griffin Ave...

I'm wanting to lay my seat back further in an existing pitts S1-S. This would require moving the tube at the top of the seat back, back about 2". This member is 3/4 x 0.035 and about 22" long. I was thinking to run 4" long gussets back to the original attachment point, creating a C shaped...

I presume you are all familiar with the Quicksilver GT500. Those who have flown one will no doubt be aware of the in flight trim and how it works. I am designing a small single seater. I too would love this in flight trim assembly on mine. This would involve having a single strut connection on each...

Anyone know of a place to get custom seat cushions made for an airplane? Thanks -- walt evans NX140DL

I'm in the process of building a Team Tango (similar to a Glasair IIFG) and have a few thoughts about the landing gear. The earlier kits had fiberglass "legs" and the newer kits have aluminum legs. I flew in a Tango with the aluminum gear and it seemed quite harsh on landing. I know aluminum gear...

I've been reading through the BD-5 thread and have a question. I guess this is an opinion thread but what happens to a rear engine mounted directly behind the pilot in a crash? In something like an ultralight, BD-5, Cutiss pusher or Vari-EZ does an engine have a tendency to rip loose and go...

I'm in the process of building a Team Tango (similar to a Glasair IIFG) and have a few thoughts about the landing gear. The earlier kits had fiberglass "legs" and the newer kits have aluminum legs. I flew in a Tango with the aluminum gear and it seemed quite harsh on landing. I know aluminum gear...

I went to their website and on the forum page, it says they are moving to the Midwest. Anyone know where or if that means they are out of business? Jerry

On Sat, 22 Nov 2003 09:01:09 -0000, "karel adams" wrote: :dear all, : :what is the blue foam around which composite parts are built? :is it polyurethane? what brand names does it carry in europe? It is absolutely NOT polyurethane. Polyurethane will release...