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ENGINE BASICS by
Veeduber[_2_]
To All:
Recent posts about the Pobjoy radial engine have generated a number of
private messages which indicate some subscribers to this Newsgroup
lack a basic understanding in how the Internal Combustion engine
actually works. For example ALL engines have some degree of overlap
in their cam...
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The Home-made Home-builders Engine by
Veeduber[_2_]
To All:
For those of us who own a lathe and milling machine, somewhere in our
past there is probably a tiny steam engine. Indeed, there's probably
more than than one. A company in England provides the basic castings
as a kit. As the machinist, you are expected to provide all else,
from the...
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Aviation Sheetmetal Work by
[email protected]
To All:
Guy calls, wants to buy my metal brake & sheet metal tools. Left
unsaid is WHY someone you don't even know would call you up out of the
blue and want to buy some tools which, in a couple of cases belonged
to my grandfather, my dad, and my brother.
The WHY? Because I've been diagnosed with...
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Primary Glider Drawings by
[email protected]
To All:
As promised, I've began posting drawings of primary glider(s). You
will find them in PRIMARY_GLIDERS Group, in the FILES archive, in the
Folder 'The Northrup Primary Glider.' So far I've only posted a few.
The others will be posted as time -- and my medical condition --
permits.
The...
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How Beat The High Cost Of Fuel: The ElectraFlyer-C by
Larry Dighera
How Beat The High Cost Of Fuel
Randall Fishman, president of Electric Aircraft Corp., flew his
ultralight trike at EAA Airventure 2007, Oshkosh. "I flew the trike
in front of the crowds, and the trike was mobbed with people every
day. The EAA folks really loved the idea." The ElectraFlyer won...
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More LED's - Again by
[email protected]
To All:
The steady decline in the cost of ultra-bright green LED's (now about
two-bits each for a 100-piece baggie) has generated renewed interest in
the bug-eyed LED nav lights I described on this Newsgroup a couple of
years ago.
Unfortunately, that renewed interest has lead to some renewed...
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Look at Van's Blather here. by
Bret Ludwig
Introduction - Powerplant Choices
RV aircraft are designed to use Lycoming aircraft engines.
The RV-4 and RV-6/6A use 150/160 hp 0-320 or 180 hp 0-360 engines.
The RV-7/7A and RV-8/8A can accommodate O-320, O-360 or angle valve
IO-360 (200 hp) engines. The RV-9/9A is suitable for Lycoming...
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Why no plywood monocoque homebuilts? by
[email protected]
Howdy,
After reading a bit about the early Lockheed Vega, the Focker Albatross
DIII and the Dehavilland Mosquito I was a bit suprised that plywood
monocoque construction hasn't been used in any more modern airplanes.
(Or at least none that I can think of) What gives? Is it cheaper to use
glass...
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Need Info On Reamers by
DonMorrisey
I'm trying to figure out how and where to buy reamers. I need to
create some 5/8" and 1/2" holes in ultra high molecular weight
polyethylene blocks for my control system. The aileron push tubes
slide thorugh the blocks and the aileron actuators mount in the blocks
as well. The mounting component...
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Big Rogues Gallery Update! by
Jay Honeck
Check out http://alexisparkinn.com/rec_aviation.htm to see the following new
additions to the Rec.Aviation "Rogues Gallery":
- From Toledo, Ohio, Eric Bartsch and his very cool 1959 Pilatus P3...
- From Boulder, Colorado, Alan Bloom and his pristine 1960 Cessna Skylane...
- From New Brunswick,...
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Harmon Rocket II questions by
Jason Grass
Does anyone here know much about the Harmon Rocket II?
I've been looking at it, and it concerns me in the fact that the
cockpit demensions look a little snug. It has enough room in width,
but the distance between the front and back seat seems too close, as
does the distance of the instrument panel...
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November 11th 05 10:35 PM
by Jim 
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BD5B by
Big John
NTBS posted today fatal BD5B crash in Traverse City, MI on 1 November.
Looked close as thought it might have been Juan trying to fly his bird
but was a 'B' not a 'J'.
No info on engine, first flight or ?????
Big John
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Fuel dump switch in homebuilt by
Jay
After reading some of the transcripts from the "Last Words" website,
where the flight engineers were dumping fuel when it became evident
that an emergecy landing was a certainty, it dawned on me that there
might be some benefit for a small plane as well. The less energy you
carry into a crash...
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Jabiru 5100 - any experiences yet? by
Andreas Maurer
Hi gentlemen,
subject says it all. Are there already any experiences with the new
Jabiru 5100 engine? So far the only information I have found was the
one on the Jabiru website.
Bye
Andreas
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Learning to weld with a non-aircraft project by
Ed
Eventually I plan to build a tube-n-fabric aircraft, but now isn't the time.
However, I would like to start developing the skills that I will need.
I've been looking at kids playsets for our yard. Most of them are made from
redwood, and are quite expensive. Several thousand dollars for the...
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Homebuilding Killed John Denver by
never_moore352
I just read in the newspaper that John Denver was killed in a
homebuilt airplane? That got me thinking to look for a NG that might
be dedicated to this activity, and I found this one.
This is all new to me, quite honestly, and disturbing. People are
building airplanes at home and then flying...
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Stuka in Maine by
Steve Foley
I was at the Internation Sea-Plane Fly-in last weekend in Greenville, Maine,
and saw what looked like a Stuka flying over the town and down the lake.
I got some blury pictures, so I know I didn't dream it. Anyone know anything
about this plane? I'd love to see it up close. It wasn't at the airport...
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December 19th 05 08:16 PM
by Mitch
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Engine exceeds TBO by
Michael Horowitz
I have a lead on a Tcraft with an A-65 engine that has exceeded
recommended TBO. It is my understanding the compression is still good.
How should I approach this engine ( i.e. just assume everything over
1800 hours was a freebee and there is no guarantee it's not about to
poop out)? - Mike
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Allow me to share today's activities by
Frederick Wilson
Today was a good day at my airfield. Please visit the link below and see the
Army's Finest training to protect our freedoms.
This was at Camp Atterbury, IN (11II).
Please let me know what you think.
http://f1.pg.photos.yahoo.com/frederick_a
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