To All: A few years ago I posted an article offering some hints about how to build an inexpensive airplane that was safe and reliable (Flying on the Cheap, October 2001; Google will find it for you). The key point in the article was the use of commonly available mild steel tubing for...

As some of you know, Jim Weir missed OSH this year, for the first time in 30+ years. He did, however, ceremoniously ship his beloved OSH airshow chairs to Montblack, for use at the rec.aviation gathering. Here's a photo of me putting Jim's chair to maximum use during...

I seem to recall a relatively simple smoke system that used a propane torch bottle to hold the smoke oil and I believe it was pressurized with air to eliminate the need for a pump. I realize it would only be good for short bursts, but that is exactly the application I need. Any reference to...

I have just added a HP-18 kit to the "Trading Post" section of the "Schreder Designs" website. (http://www.soaridaho.com/Schreder) Wayne HP-14 N990 "6F"

Kelly Johnson went from idea to flying SR in three years. The U-2 tool less than a year. YOU have been blowing **** out your ass for nearly 30.

Orval Fairbairn wrote: In article , Mark Hickey wrote: Ernest Christley wrote: A flag on the part of the protagonist moves the responsibility from the...

Many moons ago, (early to mid-eighties), I was reading quite a bit of material about the "new" composite airplane revolution and how different life was going to be with the ability to make planes from the fantastic substance. The main concern from the "experts" in many of these articles was...

Sorry if this is a duplicate. I just went to check my last post, and it said it was no longer available on the server. ? Hey guys, I've been lurking around here for quite a while to get an education. I'm building a project that could use a little expert guidance. I am making a paintball tank....

I'm prejudiced. Of course I'm prejudiced. In 5000+ flight hours, I've never come as close to a midair as I did at Oshkosh 1999. Oshkosh Tower: "BlueOnBlue Cessna, number three for runway 27. Ercoupe put it on the numbers. Flight of three T6s, cross over runway 27, right downwind for runway...

http://www.whiteindustries.com/ White Industries lists engines with flange runout. What does flange runout tell about the engine? It seems some prop strike engines have a larger flange runout reading than others, and the larger the flange runout, the lower the price. Why? Thanks.

Does anyone rember a windjammer aircraft? One is comming up at a local auction and I can't find any information about them. It's a highwing, two place, rotax powered taildragger.

Are There Any Slipstream Owners Out There? Would like to correspond with owners/operators.

Have you had a look at www.ratemyaircraft.com yet? You can load photos of your own aircraft and then others can rate it. A popularity contest for aviation enthusiasts!!!

Gang, SouthEastern Regional Fly-In volunteers will meet in the near future to organize and plan for the 2006 event. The dates are October 6th, 7th, and 8th. SERFI is fly-in, not an airshow. In other words, we try to make it an event focused on the enjoyment of aircraft owners, not the...

He's nuts. But he's not a pegboy like Collins, McLellan ad nauseum. And he's not a Poberezny, fleecing all you SUCKERS.

Hey guys, I've been lurking around here for quite a while to get an education. I'm building a project that could use a little expert guidance. I am making a paintball tank. Not the type that you put air in, but the type that you put people in. :) This is my 2nd tank. I used plywood for the skin of...

Does anyone know where I can get plans for building my control stick on the side instead of in between my legs. My plans call for in between the legs and I would like to look at other options. The problem is I can buy a full set of plans but which one? Anyone have an idea? ...

I am building a BushCaddy which is very much like a Cub in appearance. I have been searching for good quality Fuel Sight Gauges that get mounted in the cabin through the wing root. have been unable to locate anything so far. Does anybody have a source or lead? Thanks. Don...

I am trying to build the Jim Weir/Kitplanes June-06 "Quick and Dirty 12 - 24 Up-Converter." 1. Can D101 and Q101share the same heat sink electrically or must they be isolated? 2. I can not locate a "resistor form." Can R101 be wound around a dowel or other object and installed like a...

This will be worth keeping up with... http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?ContentBlockID=84d3185a-26d1-4173-a6cf-180d8fae7cbb DP PS: If the above URL does not work for you, I have set up the following shorter URL as a backup. http://tinyurl.com/n3k78