Maybe this topic has been brought up here before, But do homebuilt/experimental aircraft have to comply with Airworthiness Directives set forth by the FAA? specifically, I have a lycoming O-290G model engine in my airplane and since that engine was not designed for aircraft use, I wonder If I have...

I'm planning on going to Oshkosh with my wife, who isn't too interested in airplanes in general. I figured there had to be events scheduled for "non-flying female type spouses/SOs", but the official brochure doesn't mention any. Can anyone point me towards what is out there?

It's a good thing that El Pollo Loco did his deed in Florida rather than Murphy, Oregon. It looks like those people take chicken theft pretty seriously: http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=37820 ---------------------------------------------------- Del Rawlins-...

I am after a Continental 0-200 with hrs left. Also a prop to suit. Anyone in Aust help? reply to

Looking for an inexpensive panel lights dimmer. I would like to try PWM, but need to install in the positive lead circuit, since post lights ground at the mount. Any advice?

A very cool and inexpensive dimming system. The flight computer is nice too. ;-) http://www.fdatasystems.com/LC_40.htm

Note: remove the second "hot" in my "reply to" to email directly I'm working on a project to fabricate a fairing to cover a small protrusion. I've made a mold (external) that I now want to cover with a mold release agent and then put fiberglass on top of. Ideally I'd like to be able to remove...

Here's an interesting new diesel engine with much lower operating costs. Looks like it would fill the bill for a Glass Goose (which I'm considering) very nicely. Waddya think? http://www.deltahawkengines.com/object00.htm -- How Dubya stole the election: http://www.ericblumrich.com/gta.html

60 in windsocks , well made with S\S swivel , bright colors of red,white , blue combo,Easily seen from ground or air, sensitive to light breezes , strong enough for heavy wind , $ 15 for 1 or $ 25 for 2 and that includes the priority mail shipping to you. Steve Beatty 7308 W. Griffin ave,...

Hi, I am looking for instructor that has experience in Glasair I RG type planes...... I had 10 hours of instruction in my Glasair I RG but I am still having trouble flaring the plane properly over the runway where I would chop the power just a foot above which cause it to sink and jolt the plane....

Does anyone have any experience / info about the Hexadyne P-60 engine. I'm trying to make a comparison between that engine and the HKS-700E engine ( both 60 h.p. ) There is a good bit of info about the HKS engine floating around on the Web, but very little on the P-60. The P-60 is a little...

Is this a rumor? Poly-Fiber bought Randolph? Bob Gaines Marietta, GA

I notice that most auto engine conversions use a gear box between the engine and the prop. Why is that? Is it because an auto engine's peak HP is too high for a prop to swing? Is it because auto engines weren't designed to be pulled around by their crankshafts and don't have proper thrust...

When I try to access this NG I get a message: " MESSAGE IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE ON THE SERVER". Can anyone tell me why? I get the same on rec.aviation.rotorcraft, & rec.crafts.metalworking, but not on rec.crafts.pottery or rec.autos.tech.

Let me know what you have, I'm looking for actually the right wing. But will take both if price is right! JR

How many BOEING TOOL ENGINEERS does it take to screw in a light bulb. .. .. .. .. BOTH of them..... Scott.

Many People attenting Sun N Fun have their GPS updated during the event. In the spirit of that, How about posting your costs for this service on this thread. It would save a lot of running around for others needing this info. Invariably there is a vendor who has a bargain and we all know Pilots are...

Anyone care to comment on using one of MT's composite blade props with electric pitch control? Eggenfellner seems to really want you to use this prop with his Subaru setup. I'm a bit concerned both with a composite prop and an electric pitch control.

Hi everyone, I'm just trying to educate myself about composite construction techniques, and I'm a little confused on the process of using prepreg materials in an autoclave. Could someone who has done this help me understand the process? Assuming I have prepreg cloth and access to a large...

For all those that know the BBC voice of Paradise City "Vernon Peckham" Vernon writes a commentary for our club news letter and I post it on our web site. The April "Vernon's Bit" is about Sun n Fun. http://flyinggators.com/banner/verns%20bit.htm -- You may be an Ultralighter...