In the past I've posted info on Bob Barrows' homebuilt tailwheel assembly, plans for which are available for $25. One of the builders on the Bearhawk email list just posted some detail pictures of the one he had built which I thought that some readers here might find...

Is there a place where unused plans or plans wanted can be posted? It seems there are hundreds of sets of plans sold for each plane actually built. Where are all those unused plans ending up? Are they like the sets I have in a box down in the basement for the last 20 years? Ebay has some plans...

Have you tried contacting one of the commercial companies like Petroleum Helicopters or Air Logistics? Both of them are located in (or near) Lafayette, LA. If the blades from a Bell 206 would be of use to you, they might be able to help. Otherwise, you might also try Barnstormers.com...

This was in the newspaper today. No information on the airplane, but it was supposed to be a homebuilt. I have heard it was a BD-4, but no confirmation. I used to fly out of the North Omaha Airport. It is relatively short (2,500 feet from memory) with high trees off the south end. The north end...

Looking for N-3 Pup POH. Will pay for dup and postage.

Did anyone noticed that Zoom claimed, under oath, to have received an appointment to a military academy?

This one really has me bothered: 1999 NWEAA Arlington Fly-in, pilot in RV-6 rushes departure at high angle of attack, crashes, dies in the ensuing fire. His survivors sue EAA and NWEAA claiming the fire crews didn't get there soon enough. The stated claims don't even agree with the NTSB...

Hey all, I'm starting a homebuilt project (obtained partially completed) and was wondering what kind of price I'm looking at for a Continental A-65 with a couple hundred hours left on it. How about an overtime engine? Thanks, -Tony

Anyone know what this type of engine weighs? I know that hog-air claims 200 lbs, but that's with a starter, PSRU (PRSU?), exhaust, etc. I'm wondering what the engine itself weighs with its standard starter, and nothing else. Any bikers in here have a spare engine and a scale? My much-discussed...

Saw a blurb about folks using a Mercedes engine in homebuilts? Any details on the conversion?

Howdy, I'm building a Savannah, and I want to keep the weight down. I'm only planning to paint some odd shapes on the plane and leave the rest bare aluminum. Since the plane is a simple, crude little creature, I can't see spending a bunch of time and money on these paint accents. So my question...

FOR SALE - 1997 Lindy Craftersmanship Award Winner at Oshkosh. Fixed gear long wing Velocity Elite (gull wing doors) IFR with dual KS 155's, Navaid autopilot, Apollo 360 moving map GPS, nav and GPS coupled to autopilot, audio panel, etc. 556 TTSN Lycoming IO-360-C1D6 200 HP, Performance Prop...

i found this while searching for uk.comp.homebuilt... do you guys really build flying things... i mean, seriously, can you ride in something you built and trust its safety, or do you just build toy remote controlled stuff...

This thread is not about how to balance a prop or shop balancing machines. Did anyone use BalanceMasters device bolted on their ultralight prop? These devices apparently balance the prop continuously as you fly. Similar devices are used on truck wheels - see www.BalanceMasters.com and...

The first edition of my video is up on the net. There is one glitch that I can't seem to figure out. At 14.40 into it the video locks up. For some reason the progress arrow that moves under the pic outruns the fed data. I have been able to view the second half of the video by simply taking the...

"Thomas" wrote in message ... the radio an older King works fine but it has hard time receiving calls from radar center... it sounded garbled.... I don't know if it just have weak receiving or bad antenna placement...

Three new additions to our Rec.Aviation "Rogue's Gallery" of participants and their planes... - From Pennsylvania, Mike Granby and his beautiful Piper Arch-Warrior (180 horse Warrior)... - From New Jersey, Lee ("RossPilot") Ross' gorgeous Skyhawk... - From Colorado, Chris ("SeeAndAvoid") Rodiguez'...

Bought a digital video camera a week ago; fabricated a mount and installed it on the Fly Baby's axle tube this weekend. Here's a quick snippet from a 30-minute flight I took yesterday. http://www.bowersflybaby.com/slip.mpg Unfortunately, the video compression loses a lot of data to get the...

Some equipment I installed mentions form 337 - for example VOR/LOC/GS receiver, IFR GPS, etc., Is 337 required in a new kit project? It is for "Major repairs and alterations". Or does the DAR approve the whole package together? Please advise any required...

Just two months and two weeks until OSH, ladies and gents! We're already gearing up for two events this year designed by and for pilots: 1. 6th Annual Iowa City Fly-In Pool Party http://www.alexisparkinn.com/iowa_city_pool_party.htm Hard to believe it's been six years since you guys and gals...