A little good information but mainly cheerleading At one time, it was thought that auto engines were for cars, boat engines were for boats, and airplane engines were for airplanes. Eventually, Gardner diesel and Miller/Offenhauser racing marine engines wound up in vehicles, Liberty, Napier Lion,...

I just found out about a method being used by some experimenters to cover their wings that is intriguing. They are literally covering the wings twice with fabric. The technique involves covering the wing initially with a heavy grade fabric, taughten it with the iron as specified, apply the rib...

Does anyone have the build notes/instructions for the Duster sailplane?

OK the rumors about UVSP have me paranoid now. I know some folks have had nightmarish problems with this product but I am hopeing that there are some success stories out there as well as it is still on the market. I have been using UVSP on my project during the build and now extensively during...

Thinking about a hinge like this (end view): ____(O)____ where "___" is the plate, "( )" is the barrel, and "O" is the hinge pin. It would be bolted through the plates to the surface below. The barrel sits "on top" of the plates. Hope that makes sense. It's in tension and/or compression (some...

What is the correct type of diode (p/n) to put across a garden-variety battery contactor to prevent the inductive spike?

Will a metallic paint interfere with the strength of signal with impeded antennas in a composite airplane? I have a small transponder antenna and a Comm antenna bonded to the inside of the fuselage. Will a metallic paint and the presence of aluminum chips screw up the strength of signal in...

Can anyone tell me the truth? When I read articles about the difference between the two woods, the information says that fir is 23% stronger than spruce. When I talk to people they say only 10%. Anyone got a handle on this? Lou

In theory the lead provides lubrication, but in application it causes sticking and burned valves from un-even deposits on the sealing surfaces of the valve and seat. Now if you have rotators on the valves there might be a different story. With the materials used in valves and valve seats, even ...

I'm planning on doing some experiments on some Bing 54 carburetors. If anyone has some used ones in relatively decent condition, please send me an email. Ed Baker

YASIG-AEROPOXY site was updated with new books, kits and CD Roms. Polikarpov PO-2 Flight/Service & Maintenance Manual and building instructions published by:Zavod No 23 , 1937. 264 pages Complete service,maintenance and repair manual with some 200 extreme detailed drawings. printed(A5 format) or...

I'm looking into educating myself about metal aircraft construction by getting a set of plans for a low-wing airplane. The idea is then to either design my own plane (no, looking at the plans is not the full education, there's also a master's degree in aerospace engineering, I'm more looking for...

Ok.. I have a real problem with what you just described. An AC, by the FAA's own definition, is considered an ACCEPTABLE means of compliance, but not the ONLY means of compliance with the rule. So if the AC says its acceptable, then there is no basis for it to be rejected solely on those...

Well it has happened. Local 100LL is $5.60/ gal and is not expected to decrease. Is there anyone out there using Supreme MoGas in a Lycoming 0320 with 8.5:1 compression? If so what ignition timing changes were needed if any? thanks Stu Fields

Because I´m an evil megalomaniac and I will destroy all cities in the world with atom bombs. What do I need for a good Stealth bomber ?

Anybody got a replacement for the kerosene looking fluid in the whiskey compass? It evaporates or leaks over the period of a year with no outside evidence of a leak. The compass has new gaskets. Interested in something a little thicker.

I was planning on purchasing the Aircraft Spruce S2A hardware kit for an S1C. I wanted to check and see if the sheet metal on the S2A is held together with 10-32 screws as it is on my aircraft, a quick yes or no would be all I need. Thanks!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2424758501 Monnett MONI motorglider and sportplane for sale. Honest 95-97% completed, can be flying within a couple of weeks for real. Includes 30 horse KFM engine. Rotax 447 and redrive available extra. Wings glued AND riveted. Do NOT...

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Dear All: I am researching various options for a homebuilt aircraft. I am located in Thailand, and over here labor is significantly more obtainable than money, so cost is definitely a primary concern. Build time can always be compensated for by enlisting help. Based on what I want, it appears that...