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Oshkosh problems redux by Ken Finney
Check out http://www.avweb.com/news/pilotlounge/193321-1.html
October 11th 06 10:09 AM
by J.G. Go to last post
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Mil-Spec and Mil-Spec kit? by Michael Horowitz
I'd like to read MIL-SPEC TT-P-1757, which talks about zinc chromate. GOOGLING for it, I see offers to /sell/ the document. Shouldn't that spec be available on-line somewhere? Second, I see offers for "Mil-Spec TT-P-1757 kit". What would the 'kit' consist of? - Mike
October 11th 06 06:44 AM
by flybynightkarmarepair Go to last post
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FAA crack down on "professional builders" by rpellicciotti
Just as the homebuilt community is drawing scrutiny from the FAA over professional builders of homebuilt airplanes, we find out that US Senators are hiring builders to build homebuilt planes for them: http://tinyurl.com/lbgc3
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October 10th 06 03:45 PM
by Ron Wanttaja Go to last post
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Rogues Gallery Update -- October '06 by Jay Honeck
We've got two updates to our Rec.Aviation "Rogues Gallery" of photos thus far this month: - From Montana, Michelle P has updated her listing with some new pix from her fire-fighting gig. See them he http://www.alexisparkinn.com/rogue's_gallery_i_-_p.htm#P - From New York, Lee "Rosspilot" Ross...
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October 10th 06 03:24 AM
by Bob Noel Go to last post
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Job Listing Aerospace Fabricator / Prototyper by Victor Bravo
This is a follow-up and clarification of a previous post I made yesterday. Please see the previous post on this subject for further reference. Our prototyping shop is in desperate need of a very talented fabricator/prototyper. My boss has asked me to assist him in finding the right person. I...
October 10th 06 02:17 AM
by .Blueskies. Go to last post
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Hatz Yahoo Group by Scott
I'm a Hatz Classic builder and for the last few months, I and other Hatz builders have been unable to access the forum on the Hatz Biplane Association web site. Out of frustration and the need to communicate with other Hatz builders, I created a Yahoo Group called Hatz_Biplane. The new Yahoo Group...
October 10th 06 02:06 AM
by Kyle Boatright Go to last post
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Flyboys Movie: the aircraft by John Ousterhout
Robert Baslee's company - Airdrome Aeroplanes - makes kits (very good ones IMO) for various WWI aircraft, including Nieuports and Fokkers. http://www.airdromeaeroplanes.com/ Robert was contracted by the movie company to built two - later changed to four - full-scale Nieuport 17 replicas. Robert...
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October 9th 06 09:05 PM
by Dan Nafe Go to last post
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Job Opening for Homebuilder RAPID PROTOTYPER by Victor Bravo
I'm a former participant in RAH several years back. I now work for a small aerospace company that makes aftermarket helicopter parts. Our prototyping shop is in desperate need of a very talented fabricator/prototyper with the kind of talent not normally found in giant aerospce companies. My boss...
October 9th 06 06:53 PM
by Montblack Go to last post
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Fuel line question by Lou
Anyone have a good reason why I shouldn't use 1/4" plumbing line (fridge water line) for fuel lines? It seems to have great connectors. Also holds a lot more pressure than I'll be needing. Anyone use this yet? Lou
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October 9th 06 02:46 PM
by Barnyard BOb Go to last post
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503 Rotax corrosion problem by [email protected]
Can anyone recommend an aluminum engine corrosion remover/inhibitor or protectant (preferrably in spray can form) that can be safely "run" on the Rotax motor? Hoping to not rinse and repeat before each flight. Looking for recommendations for storing over the winter that would prevent further...
October 9th 06 12:04 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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1835 VW by chuck
Does anyone have any experience using a type 1 VW in a pusher configuration? I'm specificately interested in the thrust bearing location. Thanx.
October 7th 06 02:41 PM
by Dave Go to last post
6 1,239
Rotax 2 cycle Oil mixture by ULWA
Questions for the "people" "who" utilize the 2 cycle Rotax engine without oil injection. Looking for a good MO that you maybe using to keep fuel topped off for moisture and yet the oil well Blended with the fuel when the aircraft has sat for a short amount of time. Of course with the ATV...
October 7th 06 04:43 AM
by ULWA Go to last post
7 1,397
cnc machine work? by dlevy
I have some cnc lathe's and mill's and use them to manufacture original designs (mine) for the oilfield. I'm also pretty proficient at Solidworks (3d cad). I'm a pilot, airplane owner, and have the requisite RV-7 tail kit gathering dust. Anyone have any leads or ideas on how to apply our...
October 6th 06 07:55 PM
by dlevy Go to last post
6 1,147
Increase efficiency of rotating shaft. by jigar
I am mechanical engineering student . I described one mechanical engineering situation that is very useful in any kind of mechanical and energy consumed industries. It it is not even in any applied mechanics book. I hope you will try to understand it and use it. Plz visit...
October 6th 06 05:29 AM
by -=chewy=- Go to last post
8 1,262
Antonov control cables by John
I was at an airshow this summer and saw an Antonov AN-2 Colt. I have always liked them since I saw the first one ever brought into the country back in 1976. This time I noticed the rudder control cables. The end of the cable at the rudder horns was wrapped around a thimble but then things got...
October 6th 06 12:40 AM
by Juan Jimenez Go to last post
7 1,112
Protecting 4130 until I can prime it? by mhorowit
I presented the following problem to a local authority and he suggested a solution. Can I get your thoughts on the adequacy of his suggestion? I'm going to be removing old paint and primer from 4130 over a long period of time. After a few hours, the bare metal will begin to rust, so I'd like to...
October 5th 06 02:25 PM
by Drew Dalgleish Go to last post
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Favorite technique for removing rusted screws?? by Michael Horowitz
I'm disassembling an alerion and am running into a lot of small steel round headed screws that attach aluminum sheet to steel tube. Before attempting to remove these screws, I apply PB Blaster and let them sit 24hrs. then I ensure the screwdriver slot is clean. Then sometimes the screw backs out...
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October 4th 06 11:18 AM
by Vaughn Simon Go to last post
16 1,768
test by Morgans
test
October 4th 06 05:58 AM
by Morgans Go to last post
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Stripped Long EZ airframe - buy it cheap or it goes to the landfill by Don W
Richard Riley wrote: There's a stripped, formerly flying Long EZ for sale at KFUL. If he doesn't get a buyer by the end of the month he's going to cut it up and dump it. It's a good looking plane, workmanship ranges from good to very good. Pictures and more information are here. ...
October 4th 06 01:08 AM
by Juan Jimenez Go to last post
9 1,022
Jim Weir question - Comtronics helmet adaptor? by Cy Galley
I believe Comtronics has a web site. Why not ask the maker? "Richard Riley" wrote in message ... I have a new Comtronics "Ultra Pro 2000" (doncha love that name?) helmet/headset. It's output is a single 1/4" plug with 3...
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October 3rd 06 08:35 PM
by Montblack Go to last post
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