I'm writing a general Wikipedia article on the BD-5 (rewriting actually) and I'm trying to re-create the story. My interest is primarily from a "Popular someting" or "something Mechanics" magazine (currently at my parents house, I'll see if I can get it over the holidays - I don't think it was...

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Its not much flying time around here in SD with temps averaging 0F. I got my engine (Franklin 6) apart trying to cure a vibration problem (0.4 IPS) - not extreme but anoying. Is it OK to balance the crank in a automobile machine shop or are there some tricky things about aircraft cranks? I know...

(aside from blank messages :-) I use DeltaCAD, a simple 2D replacement for the traditional T-square and triangles, to make patterns for parts, from a 56" rib to itty-bitty things for home-made clocks, tiny steam engines and similar stuff. And I talk about it, too. If you hope to share...

Can anyone give me a source for a serviceable accessory cover for an 0-200. I need either a new one or yellow tagged unit. I've found a bunch of as removed, or repairable, but non guaranteed to be airworthy. Thanks Paul N1431A

I just got an email from the Cozy list. Marie Brock is shutting down Ken Brock Mfg after the first of the year. Apparently the buyer she had lined up fell through. If you need any KB parts for your project this is going to be your last chance. This one hurts. KB did a lot of parts for me over...

And still doesn't have his prop. Sterba doesn't return his phone calls and won't reply to an e-mail I sent him. I have been calling him for a week. Anybody else had this problem? I always heard Sterba was one of the good guys.

Don't get all excited. We have two units that came in for fixing a year ago. Repeated attempts to communicate with the sender/owner have been futile. One each RST-502 Audio Selector Panel with Intercom supposedly inop on nav and dme inputs. Intercom is hot-mic style. One each RST-521 Remote...

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...

Announcing the new and FREE $100 hamburger site. It is at http://www.frappr.com/100dollarhamburgers. I did think about calling it the $95 hamburger map. Make you post I make no promises to help keep it up to date and clean but I'll try and if anybody wants to help e-mail me and I'll give you the...

Does anyone know of a supplier of these? I bought 6 at Oshkosh and should have got more. I'm looking for the thin ( 35/1000) 4 or 5 inch ones with 3/8 inch center. Avery and Cleveland have 3 inch diameter only. I use in small die grinder for cutting small metal pieces. ----== Posted via...

Hey Guys, I have a nice Quickie Q2 for sale in the Seattle but can be trailered anywhere. It's complete but needs the rest of the finishing work done and final assembly. I have it priced cheap because I can no longer store it and need it moved NOW. GO TO: http://quickie2.blogspot.com/ for...

I'm posting this for a friend, His KR-2 wind were destroyed in a hanger fire and he is selling the rest. I can be contacted through this NG or at 218-749-1150 Howard FOR SALE: Rand Robinson KR2S. Airworthiness 2003. No wings (destroyed in a fire). Fixed gear tail dragger. In process of...

I'm curious if anyone has had experience getting parts for these engines in the US? How difficult, how much time did it take and how expensive? I'm specifically looking at their use in motorgliders (which I'm actively looking for a Scheibe or Fournier, Vivat, or something similar). Regards, Ryan...

I have an otherwise airworthy wooden prop that could use refinishing and I'm seeking advice on how to do the refinish. What's the best way to remove the old finish? Will strippers cause the prop to delaminate? What's the best or most commonly used finish? Thanks

.....as he put me into the cop car i said photons are harmless! Hi, be very careful how you protect your home or loved things and ppl. Setting up a security light could get you arrested. I did. I have updated the pages, 1/4 down is perhaps the weirdest arrest in canadian history. I'm looking at 12...

Greetings All, does anyone have an operational magnetometer on their plane. I would like to find out the distances from electrical wire and ferrous bolts and nuts. The installation notes has wording like "As far as possible", "Not too close". I thought for a second that I was talking to my Ex.... ...

hello Does anyone know the power and weight comparison between a rotax 583 vs. geo/metro engine . When I said geo/metro I'm not too up on them , so I suppose I'd be meaning the most powerful carburated one that is non- turbo . Thanks Ed

I want to build a Weddell-Williams racer. The #121 Gilmore Red Lion version. Does anyone know where I can get a set of plans for it? I'm just finishing my present homebuilt and need a new project.

December 15, 2005 First Flight of Pulsar III Serial # 519 N119HL Jabiru 3300 Sensenich Prop Northern Maine Regional Airport, Presque Isle, Maine 15 degrees F and 15 mph winds In two days I have flown my self-built Pulsar III over 2 hours and 9 landings without issue. I LOVE THIS PLANE!!!! I have...