I did a search on ballistic parachutes and RVs and found some interesting posts. It was mentioned that BRS is looking into designing a Ballistic Chute for some of the RV range of homebuilts. Has anyone heard of any developments? Ric

Would I be right in assuming that ballistic parachutes and pusher props don't go? Thanks, AC

I have a rocket deployed ballistic recovery chute for sale on ebay. It is a Second Chantz model Aerosafe 550. One or two dents in the case but that should not affect it's functionality. It is used... but never used. It should be re-packed by a parachute rigger before being mounted on an aircraft....

Some friends of mine are obsessed with the idea of buying weather balloons, filling them with helium, attaching them to a harness (with probably about -3 to -5 lbs of net lift) and jumping up into the air. If anyone has info on both the feasibility (with implicit danger) and cost of such an...

In a related post I asked if anyone had heard of such a thing. So far the only response indicates a misunderstanding of how bamboo is used for such things. In the tropics -- with Vietnam being a fair example -- bamboo often has a diameter of several inches. When split AND STEAMED you're...

This rediculous low budget annual CNE airshow is a waste of time and resources, dangerous to the public's well-being and should be banned for the rest of time. -- Master of Puppets - Burkina Faso Hellraisers - www.thescambaiter.com DENSA Life Achievement ø Am I the only one with...

I'm considering ripping the curved tube out of an aircraft bank indicator to use an inclinometer (or clinometer) on a bicycle. There's a bicycle bubble level on the market but I don't think it's a good design. My question is, on aircraft bank indicators, why do they look like they are about 6"...

Has anyone built a Banty Should I build it Any negative comments about this Banty or positive Thank you

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barkley-Grow_T8P-1#Design_and_development I'm not sure I understand correctly the description of the wing structure. I suppose that there are "spars" with an X cross section that run spanwise through the wing and are attached to the skin at all four ends. A cut through...

hey bob as a direct result of your enjoying the rv3 I bought myself a set of plans. if I have as much fun as you after it gets built, it's on your head! :-) :-) :-) Stealth pilot

Barnyard Here is another one for the UN-autopower crowd :-) this happened this today close to where I live. http://www.kgw.com/news-local/stories/kgw_080703_news_plane_crash.10742d371.html

For any one interested, I have the landing gear, (mains are cleveland wheels and brakes), aux tanks, engine mount, hydraulic pumps and cylinders, plus some assorted parts from a dismantled Barracuda. A while back someone dropped me a note about the Barracuda users group and unfortunately I had to...

Not to sound too out of the loop, but whatever happened to Barry Jay Inc.? thanks, john k.

I am trying to come up with a 60" box/pan brake for which I am willing to trade a pair of aluminum fuel tanks built to fit your project. I am looking for something old but serviceable or easily repairable. -- Bruce A. Frank, Editor "Ford 3.8/4.2L Engine and V-6...

As I have only ever flown Cessnas, I have a basic question. When flying a stick plane like an RV-7. What hand do people fly with? On a yoke I generally used 2 but if I had to use one to do something else I would keep the left on the yoke. However, I don't know how comfortable I would feel...

Can anyone suggest some home built construction sites where they show the process of building a spar for a foam composite wing. I'm confused on how a spar is built for a foam wing. It doesn't seem like the foam itself would provide enough structure to provide a web. It would seem like you'd...

40hp "big twin" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AH5K8BAQz2U Dick Starks is thinking of trading in his Nieuport. -- John Kimmel I think it will be quiet around here now. So long.

I am putting two 12V batteries together http://www.batterymart.com/p-hawker-sbs-J16-aircraft-battery.html to make a 24V battery. What size cable should I use to make the serial connection? http://shop.genuinedealz.com/Marine%20Grade%20Wire/Marine%20Battery%20Cable/ Thanks, Karl

Looking for a safe plug for a battery that will be routinely removed from a glider. Any suggestions? JD

What is the correct type of diode (p/n) to put across a garden-variety battery contactor to prevent the inductive spike?