The RST simplified versions of the Ripon Transition and Fisk Colored Approach plates have been updated and are available for download from www.rstengineering.com and then click on the Oshkosh 03 link. Jim Jim Weir (A&P/IA, CFI, & other good alphabet soup) VP Eng RST Pres. Cyberchapter ...

So I did a search on this comic phrase: and it came up with a bunch of Badwater Bill references.... I am flattered that you think I am him.. I suppose my writing is subconsciously influenced by BWB writings as I thought some of them were nothing short of inspirational. But...

Hello, I am looking for information for an article on free aircraft plans available online.. So far I have found the Gyrobee and Hornet gyros, and the Basic Ultralight Glider (BUG)*. Does anyone have knowledge of other free plans online? Thank you very much for your help, sincerely,

Some times you have more time than you know what to do with, Here are some (on topic - no less) doodles of a small low wing. inspired by Bruce King's tiny little BK-1.. Thought I'd share - just for fun.

I am sure you will know the definitive answer to this question. I have a "plastic airplane" a Glasair to be specific. I was recently told that ground planes should not be tied to ground via a secondary wire to the ground bus. What I have done is on my Strikefinder and my transponder I have provided...

I'm making an eight-foot study model of a personal lifting body dirigible design of mine. I believe the ribs will be made of fiberglass and widely-spaced for lightness. I want the skin to be aluminum sheet. It would be desirable to avoid installing a rib for every seam between sheets of...

The headline on the Falco website reads, "Five Falcos Win Awards at Falco 50th Birthday". They're talking about Oshkosh - oops, I mean Airventure 2005. The judges awarded Grand Champion Plans-built, Reserve Grand Champion Plans-built, and two Bronze Lindys Plans-built to Falcos. The fifth...

Some asked when the new Air and Space Museum at Dulles is going to open. I was in the Teminal the other day and they have a poster up with a picture and the opening date of Dec 15, 2003. The picture on the poster looked amazing. http://www.nasm.edu/nasm/ext Ron

Hello,I am new to the site and my first time posting...My question is on the 1991 Seahawker Amphibian...I bought one today:Now i read all this bad about it on the 'glass goose'site tearing it to shreds!it cannot be that bad!I think they may be wanting to push their new kit(if they are even still...

A friend who lives near oceanside, california, stated that he see a beech starship flying over his house. There's nothing like the thing on the market (with the exception of the piaggio avanti which has a differnt wing sweep).So are there any still flying or has beech bought them all back and are...

Hello group, Does anyone know where to get a CAD file (preferrably AutoCAD) for the bare Rans S6S instrument panel? We would like to experiment with our own modular layout and have it machined. I asked Rans, they won't provide the file ... If not a separate CAD file, is there any panel lay-out...

Anyone have their O-200 parts manual handy? What is the part number for a standard sized camshaft? I have one that has a part number of 626608 and was told it was a standard size....is that right? I have the maintenance and overhaul manual, looks like I am going to have to get a parts...

Recently I posted some questions regarding this issue. After some experimentation, it appears that LEDs and inexpensive strobes are indeed a feasible option for experimental a/c. Following a presentation at our recent EAA meeting, our most senior DAR liked the mock-ups so well that he will...

Bonjour Comment faire pour trouver un moteur 2 temps à injection environ 200 cm3 pour mettre sur un chariot paramoteur Avez vous un idée? merci Bernard

I've got some slight cracking in my aluminum nosebowl and have stop drilled them twice. I'm considering backing the cracks with fiberglass in hopes to keep the vibration down. How well does fiberglass adhere to aluminum? What system is better. I have easy access to the West system chemicals. Any...

A while back, someone sent me the repair procedure for Terra radio switches (the digital ones). My radio is the other type, so I did not keep those instructions. Now a good friend needs those repair instructions, so if you have them, please send me another copy. Thank you, George Graham

Hello , am looking for advise on a VHF Omni directional antenna for a small fixed base operation , looked at a commercial ant. and the price is a little high for a 1/4 wave vertical , am sure the quality is there but am wondering if I could modify a Ringo or something else to work just as good ,...

Here you go Jim - From NC, Pusher-Puller Twin-Rotax 582's ...Italian job. G G http://www.flylab.it/tucano2ve.htm TUCANO Delta3 VTW http://www.flylab.it/tucano2e.htm TUCANO Delta3 TW

Hello everyone - my first posting here. I'm in the process of equipping my Earthstar thundergull with avionics. This is a very light tandem 2 seater. I was wondering what type of navcom to go with...handheld or panel mounted. Panel space is limited , so a panel radio choice would probably be...

My dad was coy Powell he passed away in Nov. Of 2016.from heart problems. He had had a hard landing and never got to finish repairing the love of his life his 540 berkut. Dave flew it's first flight and my dad could never express how much he appreciated Dave to take time out of his life to do...