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Why don't wings have dimples 2 by Dancing Fingers[_2_]
Last night the Mythbusters put about a 2 inch layer of clay a a sedan and drove it at 65 mph and recorded their mileage. They put dimples in the clay, like a golf ball, and repeated the same test and got 11% better mileage. This again begs the question why don't wings have dimples, especially for...
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October 24th 09 04:58 PM
by Bryan Martin Go to last post
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Rec.Aviation.Homebuilt by Richard[_8_]
Anybody still monitoring RAH?
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March 21st 14 03:10 AM
by dpilot Go to last post
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V-8 powered Seabee by Corky Scott
Here's a link to view a successfull conversion from a Franklin powered Seabee to a Chevy LS-1 powered Seabee. The conversion has flown over 600 hours. Improvements in climb, cruise, fuel consumption and takeoff over original. Interestingly, the conversion makes more power than the Franklin...
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October 2nd 04 11:45 PM
by Ted Azito Go to last post
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Corvair conversion engines by Cal Vanize
As my research continues, I have been investigating possible engines for a 601XL. The Corvair engines looked like a good candidate. The reports seemed very good and the engine was surprisingly inexpensive for initial purchase and long-term maintenance. The stated expected TBO is 1500 hours and...
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December 1st 19 02:23 AM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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3 Attachment(s) For sale Lawrance 5 Cyl. Mini-Radial Engines by Joker
I was told I have a 1935 Lawrance 5cyl. Radial engine, I’m interested in selling. I know nothing about it except what I’ve been told from the previous owners wife which isn’t a lot . I’ll add a lot of pictures to help with condition. I’m asking 2500. Your responsible for shipping or picking it up.
July 6th 22 10:54 PM
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I want to build the most EVIL plane EVER !!! by Eliot Coweye
Can you tell me what parts do I need to create a truly EVIL plane from hell???
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February 13th 06 04:55 AM
by Jonathan Lowe Go to last post
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Hmmm a BD5J with zero hours FS by Deaf2u
http://www.global-air.com/global/g05229.htm Could it be?? You'd think he'd at least fly it once. Or watch it fly. What's the story here Juan?
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February 18th 07 05:53 AM
by Alphonse Le Creur.[_1_] Go to last post
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Sebring and Hitlaw by Juan Jimenez
Yo Hitlaw, have you been spotted at the Sebring show? chuckle -- Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com
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March 26th 07 03:55 PM
by ChuckSlusarczyk Go to last post
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The Impossibility of Flying Heavy Aircraft Without Training by Immanuel Goldstein
The Impossibility of Flying Heavy Aircraft Without Training Nila Sagadevan | February 21 2006 Nila Sagadevan is an aeronautical engineer and a qualified pilot of heavy aircraft. What follows is an attempt to bury this myth once and for all, because I’ve heard this ludicrous explanation...
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March 10th 06 02:07 AM
by David CL Francis Go to last post
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FYI Bio zoom ZZZZZZZZ by ChuckSlusarczyk
This is the updated zoom bio from the RRL web site it's a hoot!!Just for grins I'm going to contact National Geographic.Popular Science and Popular Mechanics to see if zoom ever had a published article in them. Here's where it's at: www.rocketracingleague.com/bio_jim-campbell.html Chuck S...
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February 18th 07 05:50 AM
by Alphonse Le Creure Go to last post
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Electrically Powered Ultralight Aircraft by Larry Dighera
Electrically Powered Ultralight Aircraft Below is a report of an electrically powered ultralight aircraft. Further down is information about Sonex's electrically powered home-built aircraft, and below that is information about Royal Aeronautical Society's 2007-8 design competition (submissions...
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August 21st 07 12:29 AM
by Montblack Go to last post
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Texas Parasol Plans... by Richard Lamb
Rec.Aviation.Homebuilt special... Eventually, these will be made available to everybody on Matronics, but for the time being they are posted at http://www.home.earthlink.net/~tp-1/ just for the nice boys and girls of RAH and RAU. Enjoy... Richard
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March 12th 06 08:19 AM
by Richard Lamb Go to last post
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Dennis Fetters Mini 500 by EmailMe
I have no ties to any of this Dennis Fetters guy or the Mini 500 debacle. I ran across these postings about Dennis a few months back and started reading all I could on the groups and the web about Fetters and this helicopter. All I can say is unbelievable.... I have read things tossed back and...
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June 21st 04 09:36 PM
by Dennis Fetters Go to last post
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spaceship one by Pianome
getting ready to take off.....CNN live. -- Pianome
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June 30th 04 05:47 AM
by Mark Hickey Go to last post
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Juan Jiminez is a liar and a fraud (was: Zoom fables on ANN by ChuckSlusarczyk
In article , Barnyard BOb - says... Military 24 hour clock ;-))) The military wouldn't give Campbell the time of day. g Barnyard BOb - USAF, CANG, TNG
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October 8th 04 12:38 AM
by Morgans Go to last post
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MFI-9HB project plane by Lin Light
I recently purchased an incomplete MFI-9HB project plane. It was started sometime in the 1980s or 90s. Close to 85% done. Don't have all the drawings but enough I think to finish it. The plane was almost entirely pulled riveted. Looking for anyone that may have working knowledge of a kit version...
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May 3rd 21 05:03 AM
by Lloyd Emberland Go to last post
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Can You Name an "Aircraft-Accessible" Aviation Museum? by Jay Honeck
In another post about the fabulous new Udvar-Hazy Center (part of the National Air & Space Museum), frustration with not being able to fly into this terrific new facility was evident. I personally find it appallingly ironic that museums which purport to glorify flight are not accessible...
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July 11th 16 01:49 AM
by Brian Whatcott Go to last post
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What is a 'PK" screw? by mhorowit
I see mention of "PK" screws. Can someone point me to an illustration? At http://www.aircraftspruce.com/menus/ha/sheetmetalscrews.html is a Truss Head Type 'A' sheet metal screw, which is what I'm visualizing; is that it? - MIke
January 2nd 07 06:44 PM
by RPE Go to last post
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ZZZooommm rant latest by Kyle Boatright
"ChuckSlusarczyk" wrote in message ... Here's zoomys latest rant from ANN dated Thursday /04/03: ____________________________________________________________________________ _ "Ya Gotta Be Kidding" Award: (Rant Mode "On")...
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September 19th 03 03:30 AM
by ChuckSlusarczyk Go to last post
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Smart Turbo Diesel or VW Lugo Diesel by bbutlergps
Howdy, I am looking into a power plant for a Zenith 701. I am very interested in going the route of a diesel. Would anybody have any information on either the: Smart (Mercedes) 3 cyl. 95 hp Turbo Diesel (can be chipped up to 112 hp) found in the Smart ForFour or VW Lupo or Fox (euro) 3 cyl....
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December 24th 06 09:40 AM
by Philippe Vessaire Go to last post
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