Sorry, I haven't sent this out for far too long...but for those who don't know, we've got a "picture page" of rec.aviation users (and their aircraft) he http://www.alexisparkinn.com/rec_aviation.htm To see a new update, go here to see some new pix of Ken Reed's AWESOME '91 Mooney...

what's the process to change the up weight on a Kitfox 7 to the Sport weight of 1320#.Thanks LJ

I want to get a small float plane to fly from my lake to salmon streams abt 20-40 miles away in Ak. Land on the lakes or mouths and fish for Kings and then fly back to my lake. Flight time prob abt 20 min one way. wld i be better off: 1. just buying a supercub 2. buying a cessna 3. buy a fox...

Jim, From info I have located on the internet, I have cobbled together a circuit diagram for illuminating my instrument panel using LED's. I was wondering if I emailed you a copy, would you would be kind enough to take a peek at the circuit and see if I missed anything? Electronics isn't my...

The NiMH AA batteries in the handheld are now almost 6 years old, and are starting to show their age. What's the best deal going on AA batteries these days? Jim Jim Weir (A&P/IA, CFI, & other good alphabet soup) VP Eng RST Pres. Cyberchapter EAA Tech. Counselor http://www.rst-engr.com ...

Start with this: How many people do you know who own a $45,000 SUV? Light Sport Aircraft are not intended for people who are already pilots. The whole purpose of the Light Sport Certificate is to draw new people, along with new money, into the sport side of aviation. Consider someone who has...

Can anyone tell me a little about a Cloud Height Projector made by "General Instrument Corporation, Brooklyn,NY". It says it is a ML-506A GMQ-13. I bought one on eBay that the person thought was Hollywood searchlight, but under closer inspection I found out what it really was. The unit is...

For those who built their airplanes for greater efficiency: At this year's Copperstate Southwest Regional Fly-in, we will be hosting another fuel efficiency contest. New for this year is an additional 200 mile competition for aircraft flying the course at 60 to 119 miles an hour average...

http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/homemade-helicopter/nigerian-man-builds-working-helicopters-from-junk-313408.php Way to go Muhammed! Wil

Spruce gives the option of my providing quantity and partno. in comma delimited format when ordering. When ordering tubing, "2,03-02400-5" correctly translates into two 5' lengths of 03-02400. However, the same logic doesn't seem to translate for spar stock: 02-123-8 didn't translate into an...

Someone told me the digital air-speed meter can be used in car by fan? How to do it? Anyone can tell me situation. Thanks a lot. Luo

The Aircraft SPruce Catalog lists Azusalite nylon wheels for landing gear and also brake kits for the same wheels. However there is no illustartion fo the brake kits or of the brakes or wheels after assembly and installation fo the brakes. The parts list for the brake kits mentions linings, but...

I need to buy a 3 1/8 inch electric turn and bank for the RV-8 I'm building. Aircraft Spruce sells two, and I'm wondering whether there is any reason to pick one over the other, other than the small price difference. Does any one have opinions on the performance and reliability of the RC Allen...

No Canopy,landing gear,or electronics available. Have most AN hardware, wing ribs -Sunderlund airfoil - rivets, most welded steel parts, wing attach fittings and some wing extrusions. These are all new never used. E mail concerning availability and price.

O.K. the big day has come at last. Ready to fit the wings to the fuselage and need to make four fittings from 4130 .125" sheet. Cut it, jig and weld, drill, file smooth, curse, repeat as necessary. I ordered a 9"x 9" sheet from Wicks and sure enough, it arrives the next day. Sheet doesn't look like...

"Must Have" Tools for Christmas DRILL PRESS: A tall upright machine useful for suddenly snatching flat metal bar stock out of your hands so that it smacks you in the chest and flings your beer across the room, splattering it against that freshly painted airplane part you were drying. WIRE WHEEL:...

What are people using for master buss bars in homebuilts? It will have a comm unit, transponder, and encoder plus a few instrumets. Day VFR only. I have a 15amp alternator. Any suggestions? Charlie.

Last night during the Olympic women's platform diving competition, one gal blew her dive and her chance for a medal. She was understandably distraught and was sitting behind the platform crying. An NBC cameraman zoomed in on her face, probably chuckling with glee at his luck in being able to...

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....

`"B. Jensen" wrote in message ... I need a canopy remade for my Laser. I heard there is a company in Ohio that does this. Does anyone know what the company name is and how to get ahold of them? For some reason the name G&B...