Any one know where I can find the display window for a KY-197 at a reasonable price? Some where in the past some kind soul cleaned the front of my KY-197 with a solvent. It was bad when I bought the plane, but at least I could read the display, but now it has reached the point where the display is...

I just went thru some wiring on an installation of a Garmin 250XL electronics device. Somewhere in there is a comm, nav, display, data entry device and I think there is a roll of toilet paper in there somewhere. If this thing can do all that the manuals say, you better not try it in...

Does anyone have a current email address for Robert S. Hoover (Veedubber?)

Maybe I am spoiled. I keep expecting that in this modern age there will be plenty of photos of an event like AirVenture even while it is ongoing. The official EAA site is top heavy with photos of mechanical bulls, past prime rock n' roll acts, and photos of the people that make AirVenture what it...

I'm building a wood and fabric plane that uses plenty of aluminum fittings and hinges. If I have an aluminum block on one side of a spar made of wood and the aluminum hinge on the other, with a bolt going through, is there any reason for washers? It's not that I wouldn't use them, but it helps...

G'Day all. I have a Cessna 310L cockpit which I will be converting to a simulator. I wish for it to stay as authentic as possible, including method of construction and cosmetics. As such I have to repair/replace and modify some aluminium panels. My question: What is the best way to remove solid...

Tightbond III Ultimate Wood Glue 16oz Item# 91769-2HYH $8.00 If you're working with wood and have not tried Tightbond III, do yourself a favor and give it a try. (HF also carries the half-pint size for $5.00.) Note the Special Identifier *HF* to indicate an off-topic posting. -R.S.Hoover

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

I have been considering starting a support group for people with a likewise addiction to my own. The day Harbor Freight moved into my town, my life was changed. It was easy to avoid it when it was online. I know other stores have impulse items by the checkout, but this damn place is filled with...

A splice by inner sleeve requires an inner tube with an OD just under the ID of the original tubing. I've been splitting the tube, removing a 5/16 lengthwise piece and then squeezing the tubing in a vice, trying to keep it round. I'm running a bead along the seam, then grinding it down. Finally, I...

Sounds like it's actually motor driven. http://www.cnn.com/2008/TECH/ptech/07/30/jetpack.unveiled.ap/index.html Karl

INVITATION International Dutch Homebuilders Fly-in 15 - 16 - 17 august 2008 Midden Zeeland (EHMZ) Holland (1000 meter gras runway) Avgas, Mogas and Jet A1 Musselmeal BBQ

It was bound to happen sooner or later Dog-leg Deburring Tool, $8, item# 98262-0AZH 4-piece countersink set, $15, item# 98263-0AZG Microstop Countersink cage adapter, $15, item# 98264-0AZG (The above items may be found on page 36 of Catalog 163-B) Cleco Pliers, $4.50, item# 97346-1NYH (see pg 21...

http://news.cnet.com/8301-11386_3-10012892-76.html?part=rss&subj=news&tag=2547-1_3-0-5 Karl

I've noticed that my prop is beginning to show signs of wear -chips in the leading edge, and cracks in the clear finish. Given that I'm having shoulder surgery in a couple of weeks (and probably won't be up to flying until the arm is substantially healed), I should have some time on my hands to...

I have an opportunity to purchase some land with access to a grass airstrip - this could be a dream come true. Does anybody have recommendations for hanger companies to talk to (or experience using general contractors to build this type of structure). If there are companies that work with us...

Aeronca 11AC Chief groundloop project just received. Have flying Taylorcraft so this is surplus to my needs. Groundlooped, but welding is 90+% done already. Fabric removed. Needs engine, struts, possibly spars. Some paperwork is there, but it is pretty light. Have good bill of sale, no ownership...

Veedub: Usually I defer to your great wealth of knowledge about all things that fly. But in this case, I feel the need to point out a few corrections to your statements about the 1903 Wright motor, per my last reading of "The Papers of Wilbur & Orville Wright" (complied from letters and field...

What can good one side 1/8 plywood be covered with for asthetics/ protection ? 1. paint - how much weight per square foot per coat after the paint dries? 2. glue on white vinyl wallpaper 3. glue on grocery store aluminum foil

Good Morning all. I'm in Australia and homebuilding is nothing like in the States, so resources become a problem. Anyway, I need a rivet gun and a few other tools for aproject, and was wondering if anyone had information on Airtools, and other tools for Australia. At this stage it looks like...