Has anyone got an appreciation of the RAC (formerly Menzimer Aircraft Corporation) stick grips? I am particularely interested in the multiple switch model. Don't know which one that is, but there's a lot of very bad human factors that goes into stick grips with lots of switches. Attributes...

Anybody know of a reference on this on the web, or (gasp) even in print? I know that there are some supposed advantages to this, as opposed to having a squared off leading edge which fairs in perfectly when the elevator is perfectly aligned with the stabilizer. thanks Ed Wischmeyer

Who has recommendations for inline filters on the air compressor, for water and other stuff? And sources? thanks Ed Wischmeyer

Does anyone know what happened to my "???favorite???" aviation information web site? You know the one run by the person who shell not be named(ZZZ), but has flown 1000s of different aircraft. He flew many relief flights in Ethiopia and has at least a million hours. Seems to be up with...

Anybody have any favorite techniques for doing big pieces? I've not been able to find any alodyne tanks locally, and I've only got a gallon each of aluminum cleaner (phosphoric acid) and alodyne. The option is to use a self-etching primer on the inside. Ed Wischmeyer RV-10

To alodyne the two rudder skins and the vertical fin skin on the RV-10, I used the bottom part of the tail kit shipping box as a "swimming pool," lined with 4 mil plastic. The sheet I bought was 25' x 10', so there was enough to line the box twice, fortuitously. I had on hand one gallon each etch...

does anyone know what is the status of the zoche radial diesel? are any flying yet? Don't believe it has ever flown, and I doubt that it will anytime soon. Sure would love to have one on the front of my airplane, though. Ed "still got my Zoche t-shirt" Wischmeyer

The raghead jihadists are a real threat.Period! I want to help fighting them by building flying killer drones. You know, there *could* be Jihadist training camps somewhere in the woods around you. Or in the desert. On a mountain. Everywhere. We must all help in this War on Terror. So, how can I...

The raghead jihadists are a real threat.Period! I want to help fighting them buy building glying killer drones. You know, there *could* be Jihadist training camps somewhere in the woods around you. Or in the desert. On a mountain. Everywhere. We must all help in this War on Terror. So, how can I...

Hi Folks, I recently had a vision - in fact, it was the week of the Wright Brothers 100th anniversary - for what it's worth... single occupant VTOLs... Look at the quicktime video and tell me if my idea has merit. http://www.worlddatabase.com/flyz.mov

Basic Facts A while back, I was browsing these newsgroups, just like you are now, and came across an article similar to this that said you could make thousands of CASH within weeks with only an initial investment of $6.00 plus stamps! So I thought, "Yeah, right, this must be a scam!" But like...

It's official! The International Sky Pup Yard is proud to present the first annual "Sky Pup Litter Meet". It will be held in conjunction with the Barfing Dogs Annual Corn Roast in Niles, Michigan. The date is Sunday, August 8. More details to follow!

Hi Can someone tell me if metallic in paint will be warmer or cooler than straight paint? Will the metallic reflect or absorb the sun's rays? Ed

Hello everybody, For a school project, I'm building a robot, wich must be able to detect obstacles. For that purpose, I've arranged 5 polaroid camera's with sonar ranging modules inside it. There are a lot of tutorials at the internet, describing how to use the sonar. The only problem is, that the...

Hi NG, in an old publication I found a design that appeared worthwhile looking at. Its name is "Culex", it is a all-wooden, fixed gear, tandem seat light twin using (back then) Limbach engines. The information about had been published by the "original" Fisher Flying Products. Since then, Fisher...

Just learned that John and Mark Sorrell will be starting business again selling SNS-7 kits and another newer design the SNS-540 which will be powered by an IO-540. Check out http://www.sorrellco.com for details.

I am trying to get some information on a P-51 mustang called "Spare Parts". My wifes grandfather worked on this plane while he was in WWII. Said it was his favorite airplane. He was a mechanic and help build this plane from three that were damaged. I am an amature artist and would like to make...

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My reply email address is I have no idea how comcast's giganews account manager has screwed up my stats so this "El Roto@comcast" appears as my Reply To address. I gotta get a real news reader.

Go on over to see a cylinder head and piston off of a P&W 1830 after the exhaust valve broke off part way up the valve stem (that's what made the big hole through the piston). The a/c landed safely and no one was hurt - I can't say more than that per the request of the a/c owner. The exhaust...