In AvWeb, there is a story about some of the things going on at Scaled Composites, with some pictures of White Knight 2, and a link back to Scaled's web site, with quite a few good pictures and stories about what has been happening. 4 engines on the wing of White Knight. I did not see any...

Does anyone know the size of the ports on the fuel valve used in the J-3? I need to get a field approval to substitute a no longer available shut off valve in another aircraft. If the openings are 1/4 NPT I think I could use that valve. Thanks Paul

I have a converted 290G and would like to add an alternator. I have the alternator the correct old style case mounting bracket, pulley, etc. My problem is that the 290G does not appear to have a machined boss for attaching the tensioning. I have seen photos of several 290G's with alternators so I...

What caused the accident at OSH? I heard the front plane, which had a slower stall, touched down first instead of second.

Bought a built experimental powered glider and All I have is a bill of sale from an individual who is not the builder and does not know who he was. No data plate, plans or other documentation with kit number. Is there anyway to satisfy the FAA's chain of ownership requirements ? It only needs a...

I'd like some advice where the problem is no reading on the gauge ( and can use a Volt-ohm-meter if have to). It is a three wire Electric gauge and a bell shaped sensor with the lead attached at the top. Although upon sensor removal, there was oil pressure (squirting G). Could I check for...

anyone else attending the sheet metal class in the sportair workshop at oshkosh end of the month? John

You lucky sob---You mean you can buy AK Yellow Cedar 2X6's from a local store??? That's the bestist wood they is!! Jest compare it straight across the pages of Forest Product's handbook on wood!!! 10% stronger, in every respect, also 10% heavier, but jes build it 10% smaller. I wuz in lumber...

Somewhere in my aged memory cells I seem to recall a story about Burt Rutan and John Rontz collaberating to mount an engine on a sheet of plywood and tether "flying" it to illustrate that anything will fly with the correct AOA. I'm not finding any references on the search engines, truth or myth?

Hi there, I know this is not exactly a homebuilt question, but I guess homebuilders know the "regular" market a lot better than the regular people know the homebuilt market. Anyways, I'm an aerospace engineering student, soon to be engineer, and I would like to do my master thesis...

Hi, I'm an mexican student. I'm studing avition's mechanic and i'l like if somebody may sent to me the engine Lyncoming O-360-C1F Overhaul Manual . Thanks Alexx G=F3mez Los Mochis, SInaloa, M=E9xico

Hi Pam; Wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed your company at BLT Saturday night. I'm glad you enjoyed the show. It was an interesting play, loved the costumes, and thought the casting was great. Those times certainly seem to be much different than today. Lloyd

A friend with an RV-6 and one of those beautiful wooden props dinged it up with a rock or some kind of FOD. The damage left a half-inch notch about 15 inches inboard of the tip, so he filled it with epoxy and went on like nothing happened. One day he was at altitude over Rutherfordton playing...

Tried to search for manufacturers of spinners and backing plates but unsuccessful. Looking to talk to a manufacturer/fabricator with less than a 4 week delievery G. Thanks, Dick

I know I have a reference that gives guidelines on the appropriate ratio(s) to taper plywood reinforcements (on wooden spars and the like) to avoid stress concenrations, but I can't put my hands on it. Can someone either point me to an on-line resource or go over the relevant guidelines? My...

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...

If anyone is wondering, this IS a virus. - Steve (Testing a recently acquired anti-virus package) wrote in message ... Have a look at the attatchment.

NASA's Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate has amended its NASA Research Announcement to solicit additional research proposals.See the details at http://theanalystmagazine.com/pr/806.htm

New posts since July 21, late Friday night - 10 days ago. RAH - 202 RAO - 223 RAP - 1726 RAS - 229 (rec.aviation.student) Much reading to do.... + umpteen OSH brochures, business card w/web

If you've used metal strapping to build a jig would you please e-mail me? Thanks, Mike