I'm in the process of building a Team Tango (similar to a Glasair IIFG) and have a few thoughts about the landing gear. The earlier kits had fiberglass "legs" and the newer kits have aluminum legs. I flew in a Tango with the aluminum gear and it seemed quite harsh on landing. I know aluminum gear...

Sounds like it's actually motor driven. http://www.cnn.com/2008/TECH/ptech/07/30/jetpack.unveiled.ap/index.html Karl

Ok gurus, Last Fall, I developed trouble in one cylinder (leakage past the exhaust valve as evidenced by hissing sound coming out exhaust stack when pulling the engine through). It only appears to be one cylinder, but I thought now would be a good time to pull all four and convert to 100 Octane...

For those who are interested in an adorable little powerplant for a light homebuilt, my Lawrance radial engine projects have now only just met the reserve on eBay. There are less than 12 hours left on the auction, so someone can still snatch these little things up for a reasonably low price. Search...

some interesting points came out of one guy's query re servicing some old brake master cylinders. gringomasloco commented regarding broken brake lines spraying brake fluid over hot calipers and setting the wheels on fire. hmmmmm. I am talking about light private aircraft here... as I put it in...

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...

Does anyone know if an stc exists for float attachments for a 1946 Cessna 140?

Hey all, Here's the deal. I am going to be ferrying a Pitts S-1S from Florida to New York next week. This airplane is equipped with a Haigh locking tailwheel. I have about 800 hours in various models of Pitts (S-2A, S-2B, S-1C and S-1S) but have never flown one with a locking tailwheel. I have...

Came across this interesting aircrat at Old Buckenham in the UK last weekend Can anyone enlighten as to its background - at first glance looks like a PA18 http://www.abpic.co.uk/photo/1159961/ Best regards

"Jamie and Adam take wing to test if a person with no flight training can safely land an airplane and if a plane can take off from a conveyor belt speeding in the opposite direction. Tory, Grant, and Kari jump on some Hollywood-inspired skydiving myths." Quoted from the Discovery channel...

You might want to also check out gyroplanes. NZ has a new one that is top of the line. There's a few good websites about them: http://www.aero-sport.com/ http://www.gyroplane.ca http://classics.nu/pitbull/pitbull.html John Burns wrote: Hi there

What is the proper pressure to use with 5.00-5 mains and 10x3.50-4 nose for a 2250 gross canard plane? Another related question: both mains tend to loose air slowly - would be flat after about 3 months sitting. Is this typical or should I get new...

This is very useful tech info from the BD4 group! Thought you guys might find it interesting. X-Originating-IP: X-Sender: X-Mailer: QUALCOMM Windows Eudora Version 5.1.1 Date: Fri, 02 Jul 2004 19:52:16 -0500

Wondering if you have someone could provide an answer to an engine installation question. I have a hovercraft that uses a Tecumseh LEV 80-120 5.5 hp engine for the lifting propeller. The question is weather the engine can be mounted with the piston/spark plug facing down (incline is at 22 degress...

To All: I have recovered some of the files containing the corrections to the FUSELAGE errors in the Texas Parasol drawings, originally posted in Feb 2003 but since erased. Also found were portions of the tutorial on extruded angle and its use for this type of structure. If you've any interest in...

Hello everyone I'n new to this newsgroup, my interest has been sparked after comming across this website http://www.prismz.com/helio/ they claim to sell plans to build your own chopper, does anyone know of similar sites?? Or have anyone made something similar? Regards Chris

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,...

A friend of mine lost both parents in a plane crash when their Cessna went down in 1976 or 1977. Nobody ever says a word about what happened. Any idea where I could research the results of the accident investigation? Thanks! Larry

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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!