I keep moving and changing ISP's so I finally broke down and paid for web hosting and a domain. You can find the Captain Zoom web page (and a lot of other stuff like photos of the rec.aviation Fly-in at Pinckneyville) at http://www.ousterhout.net/ - John Ousterhout - RAH-14 and proud of it

I asked the doctor, who performs flight physicals why so many questions on a form to determine whether a pilot is physically fit to fly. Specifically I asked him why Big Brother had to know about a pilot's record of misdemeanors, like for example a youthful offense of simple trespass, affray, or...

I'm looking for a 3d cad model of a Lycoming engine. O-360 preferred but other Lycoming models (0-320, 0-235, IO-360, IO-320) would work as well. File format IGS, STP, Sat, or others... I can translate flies developed on other cad system. This could save me a lot of work. Anyone out there know...

Anybody know where I can find more information about the Polliwagen? I've Googled on the name but it didn't provide much. I think it's a neat looking plane and wonder why you don't see more of them.

A friend of mine lost both parents in a plane crash when their Cessna went down in 1976 or 1977. Nobody ever says a word about what happened. Any idea where I could research the results of the accident investigation? Thanks! Larry

I hate to bring this up and I know it is a real shame that so may airplanes in Florida were wreaked during the hurricane, but at least they were all on the ground and no one got hurt in them. I want to get some of those parts flying again. Does anyone know where the insurance companies or who ever...

"Dean Wilkinson" wrote in message First letter out: C (eh?) Second letter out: N (eh?) Third letter out: D (eh?) The joke on the south side was about the nosewheel RV-6's being Canadian. RV-6-eh?

Though I Fly Through the Valley of Death .. I Shall Fear No Evil. For I am at 80,000 Feet and Climbing! (Sign over the entrance to the old SR-71 operating base Kadena, Japan). ------------------------------------------------------------------- You've never been lost until you've been lost at Mach...

That's a valid point and room temp beer in the UK often is fresh from the cellar where temps are certainly lower. I didn't think a still Lucas joke would stir things up so much, I expected the Canadian hockey joke would have gotten more attention. ;o) tONY "Veeduber" wrote in...

Does anybody know of any wind-tunnel tests for analysis of tie-down behaviour? I tried a google search without much success. Having seen the Charley pictures from Orlando Executive and Punta Gorda, I'm wondering if we are doing the right thing. The standard for tricycle gear GA planes seems to...

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An interesting article from space.com : http://www.space.com/businesstechnology/pave_techwed_040818.html I can't imagine myself ever using such a vehicle, even if one could be made for the masses. Why risk your life when you could be safer on the ground? ;)

Here's some articles I was reading, about a potentially world-changing new...

I'm trying to get a good objective reading on what the actual hourly cost is to operate a Kitfox, Avid, or RANS type aircraft with a Rotax 912/14 and 582. I know what it is to overhaul the engines, but I need feedback from someone who has actually recorded the information and can give me imperical...

How is this (Sport pilot) going to work when you cross a border? I'm thinking specifically of the U.S./Canada line, but also U.S./Mexico. Currently (I'm told), when you re-enter the U.S. coming from Canada, the U.S. Customs inspector asks you to show your medical certificate. If you are flying...

I've been under the impression that 4 stroke engines get better gas mileage in aircraft due to their higher BSFC numbers. But I've recently realized that since the 4 stroke engines are so much heavier than a same horse powered 2 stroke you end up having to design a larger aircraft (and engine) to...

Can anyone tell me where to find a copy of the article I have read before regarding Bernard's installationof a Corvair in a Cub? I want to know what size prop he used. thanks Robert Loer

Spar design and Construction Workshop. Saturday and Sunday October 16 and 17, 2004. for more details see the web site below: Marske Flying Wings http://www.continuo.com/marske

Folks - How many diameters of edge distance do you need in steel? I know it's 1.5 in aluminum. thanks Ed

Stolen from www.cavedivers.org enjoy Blll With all that has been said/read latley, this little blurb seemed strangely appropriate: Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Mr. Common Sense. Mr. Sense had been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was since his birth...