My Continental 85 is leaking oil and appears to be from pushrod tubes and valve covers. It is on an experimental plane. While I can cure the one leaking valve cover, the pushrod tubes have those heavy "wirecircles with two tangs" over the rubber end fittings. Some tubes are leaking at bottom and...

I have to decide between a climb prop and a cruise prop for my Hatz biplane. I am looking for a primer on propellor choice. For climb I was thinkng Sensenich W74EM-54 and for climb Sensenich W74EM-58. Propellor experts educate me please. -- John "Ebby" Ebensperger Hatz Classic s/n37 Camden, NY

Watch out for this charter post. I don't trust it. OK...Is this for real? It looks fishy to me. The title is about KitPlanes, but the reply subject is USENET News has moved. It *appears* to take you to charter cable, but there's too much that doesn't add up. Besides, why would charter do this...

Presently own - RV-4 (Second time builder) No need to dream- I have the dream machine. It does it ALL !! I'm based on our 1100' farm grass strip with hangar in the back yard. Mogas tank beside the hangar & Thankful for all being paid for. Just hope the FAA gets my medical back to me...

My buddy and I were putting the finishing touches on the RV-10 instrument panel this weekend, when we got to wondering about how to label the breakers. He's found a place across town that will silk screen the lettering onto the painted panel. This presents a bit a of a pain in the...

Hey All, Does anybody have any experience with any of the 3 engines: Rotax 912ULS, Rotax 914, Jabiru 3300 (hopefully one of the later models). Mostly I wanna know what people's experiences have been regarding reliability, maintanibility, customer support, ease of installation, and how closely the...

I am unclear on two Sport Pilot issues: First, a new pilot may qualify for a Sport Pilot ticket even though he or she takes a medication that would preclude a 3rd class medical. However, an experienced pilot with a higher ticket may not operate as a Sport Pilot if he lost a medical last year for...

I have a Smiths ASI that needs repair. Any shops that you guys could recommend that do excellent work? A Canadian shop would be preferred but a good US shop is not a real problem. Thanks in advance. Bob Calgary, Canada

Kitplanes Readers Choice Awards for 2004 article in the December issue. Question #9 Which of these new kit aircraft do you currently own or would you most like to build? The poll revealed: Dream Aircraft's Tundra 19% Me thinks someone stuffed the ballot box. According to the Kitplanes

Hi. I am looking for a (more) Cri-Cri owners. Actually looking at the possibilities to acquire/buid one. Anyone knows if the kits/plans are still available? Georges at

Hi, I enjoy lurking here and liked flying because of my ex-stepfather flew private planes and built Osprey II later crashed it of pilot's error (has three tanks, one was selected on empty.), survived with minor injuries. Anyway back to the attention on this odd compressor. I have photo of...

This is a story published by the Houston Chronicle on a most remarkable pilot and well worth reading. http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/ssistory.mpl/features/2900693 Bob Reed www.kisbuild.r-a-reed-assoc.com (KIS Builders Site) KIS Cruiser in progress...Slow but steady progress.... "Ladies and...

I need a few brackets and other small sundry items in getting a Mustang II flyable again. I have changed from an O-320 to a Ford engine, with Blanton PSRU. Willing to pay and will travel from Huntsville, Alabama. Not willing to let the work be done on a "when I can get to it" basis anymore --...

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My Lancair 360 is destroyed in a hard landing Now I have lots of stuff available For instance Narco MK12D+ with g/s indicator and Narco 150 transponder Perfect condition Anyone interested Arnold de Brie

Any thoughts on Discovery Wings Channel report on E.A.A. Oshkosh Airventure Programs that aired Thursday evening? I thought the 2003 report was GREAT!!!...actually focusing on HOMEBUILDING and recreational aviation. The very foundation of what made...er makes EAA great (OK...MADE)!!! I thought it...

Nosegear failed during taxi and had a wooden prop strike on pavement. prop is toast but wondering about the old C-85. consensus is leaning towards everything okay if no vibration and tracks true upon startup of new, balanced prop. comments appreciated, Dick

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How many of you had success with setting Dynons D-10 magnetic heading? And are you using the external magnetometer? With the internal magnetometer Dynon uses some very complicated math to compensate for the magnetic dip, etc. Apparently the internal unit does not work wery well and there is an...