I read a while ago in a thread that someone said canard design doesn't like high thrust line but he didn't elaborate. I like canard design but I have little aerodynamic konwledge so I am begging an explanation for this statement. The only reason I can think of from my layman's view is high...

A few years ago an L39 Albatros crashed at Frederick airport MD. Anyone have more info on this? I met an owner of an L39 based at FDK while out flying over there. I'm wondering if it is the same guy. Monk

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You're invited to not one, but TWO Oshkosh parties! That's right, TWO Oshkosh blow-outs, organized by pilots, for pilots and their guests. Check 'em out: 1. ** Saturday, July 21st -- 5th Annual Iowa City Fly-In Pool Party ** Each year, on the Saturday before OSH, we host a fly-in pool party...

I've got about 200 hours on my Rotax 582 engine and was flying one day when the tach quit. I bought a new Westach tach and installed it. When I started the engine the tach seemed to work just fine but then after a couple of minutes it quit. Thinking that I had a defective new tach I sent it back...

Hi all, I'm looking for a way to contact Dyke Aircraft to purchase a set of plans for the Dyke Delta. I thought I had found the right email address but there has been no response from them. Does anyone know if they have stopped selling the plans? The Delta Builders Network is no longer up...

Researchers have managed to decipher the formula for making the insect protein resilin: http://www.theengineer.co.uk/Articles/292388/Flea+power.htm Resilin is reputed to give fleas their great jumping power, as well as wing-flapping ability in flies and mosquitoes, among other things. How well...

Anybody know about an event at AWO this upcoming weekend? Perhaps involving Paul Allen's collection. Rich S.

Anybody out there have any sources for the Kitplanes Shop Sheets they published a few years ago? Thanks...

Anyone know if there's a lightweight mode S xponder in the works that's practical for cub types, gliders, whatever? I live in Europe, and the day is fast appraoaching when these will be required on all aircraft flying in or under controlled airspace, effectively confining all antiques to their own...

Does anyone know what happened to AceAir in Switzerland, the company that had that cool composite homebuilt, the Aeriks 200, at OSH '03? Both their websites are gone, though they still show up in a whois search.

Dear All, Have recently purchased an homebuilt that has an 1834VW with twin Slick 4001 impulse magnetos. Nice. I know that a manual used to be available for this magneto, but I have been unable to get hold of a copy. Does anyone either have a copy that I could have a copy of (if you see what I...

Hey all, I'm looking at starting to build a premolded composite quickbuild kit within the next few months. I'm looking to get as much practice glassing before I get started. I've already been to the EAA sportair composite construction shop and it was awesome. Some people recommended to get an RC...

Does anyone know exactly how to build a set of ANR headsets?

I am looking for a small amount (6"x6") of .093" (3/32") thickness L grade phenolic sheet. I can find 1/16" easily through ASS, McMaster Carr, Aviall, etc. but not the desired thickness. Does anyone know of a source for this? Thanks, - Carl -

Has anyone used one of those combination punches (driven by a hand wrench) that will make a 3.5 or 2.25 inch instrument hole in sheet metal? How thick an aluminum panel will it go through? Were you happy with the result? I'm thinking of fabricating a replacement instrument panel and want it to...

Can anyone see an advantage using aluminum windowscreen for a layer or layers in a composite structure. The outer layer(s)could be fiberglass where exterior smoothness is required. At ~0.5 oz per ft^2 it should be useful for something where high strength to weight is desired. Has it been used in...

Is there a standard way to get an engine over temp, or fuel depletion alarm to sound in the headset?

I am having my 0200A top end serviced for new rings, "miked" out for tolerances and valves looked at and replaced as needed. My question is with 650 TT on the engine can a careful visual by the certified overhaul shop satisfactorily determine that the exhaust valves can still be reused rather than...

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