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my ignorance by
LCT Paintball
I've been reading every post here for a few weeks. I am absolutely amazed by
the amount of knowledge that lives here!
With the butt kissing done, I hope you'll excuse my ignorance. ;)
I was interested in the discussion concerning the weight of different prop
materials. Has anybody tried to make a...
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Energy-absorbing foam for seats by
ELIPPSE
I used EAR Specialties Confor foam in my plane's seats. I laminated the
three softest 1/2" plies behind my back with a lumbar piece, all four
1/2" ply grades under my legs, and five 1/2" plies under my butt; two
of the hardest, two of the next softer, and one of the next softest.
Even with a wallet...
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SpaceShip One to Fly at Oshkosh by
Aviation News
Aviation News Network - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - 2005-04-01
SPACESHIP ONE TO FLY AT OSHKOSH
SpaceShip One, the world’s first successful civilian-built spaceship,
will fly into space at AirVenture 2005.
SpaceShip One twice flew into space with a pilot and ballast equal to
two passengers in...
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builder assistance needed by
AINut
Near Huntsville, Alabama to finish a Mustang II. Fiberglass cowling
mods needed. A few brackets needed. Email if you're
interested. Pay is available.
Thank you.
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Roadrunner Homebuilt - request for info by
Darrel Toepfer
I've looked all through the http://www.vula.org website for info on the
"Roadrunner" and came up empty. The plane is a 2 seat side by side,
wood/fabric, has convential gear and a Continental C85 engine. It
physically resembles a small Piper Warrior in taildragger configuration.
It should qualify...
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New Rotax engine maintenance DVD video by
[email protected]
In preparation for Sun-n-Fun, HomebuiltHELP has just completed the
upgrade of its best selling video DEEP INSIDE YOUR ROTAX 2 Cycle Engine
- at the same price of $35. Now a 2 DVD set, this video
demonstrates and explains the disassembly of both the 582 blue head AND
air cooled 503 engines at a...
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April 6th 05 09:35 PM
by Dude
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Hanna WY Airport Up For Grabs by
RST Engineering
Got a message from the folks whose emergency airstrip I set down on last
August in Hanna, Wyoming (30 miles east of Rawlins WY)
$350,000 gets your all this:
Airport with hangar that is about 57 acres, plus our
house that is about 2 miles from the airport. It is 2,500 sq foot, with a 32
x 56...
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FYI: Wright 1902 glider relocated to Colorado by
wright1902glider
FYI to everyone on RAC:
I have recently moved from Covington, GA (20 mi. east of Atlanta) to
Lafayette, CO (20 mi. west of Denver.) The Wright 1902 glider, airshow
equipment, etc. were towed out (in their trailer) about two weeks ago.
The first two days were uneventful. However, the weather...
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Jim Weir - Rubber 'Baby Belly Baluns by
Ron Wanttaja
For Jim (and kibitzers of all stripes :-):
I had a curious situation yesterday while flying my Fly Baby. An aircraft
complained that my radio was unreadable. Yet a buddy on the ground with a
aircraft-band receiver said that my radio was a bit scratchy, but perfectly
readable.
I think I'm...
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FA: Metalworking books by
Foster
I've got a few metalworking books on eBay. All are in like new
condition. This link should get you to the stuff I'm selling now, which
includes the books. Sorry for the other stuff.
http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZfosterjj
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April 5th 05 01:03 AM
by Foster
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Vibration Monitor (Hyde, Wanttaja?) by
RST Engineering
Necessity, as they say, is a mother.
I am in the process of reinventing a square wheel called a vibration
monitor. The electronics is relatively trivial IF the input and output
parameters are known.
What we know is that the engine is going to have a fundamental frequency at
cruise RPM. Let's...
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FAA Advice request: Plus a GlaStar note by
Tim Hickey
A question for the group, and a note to the group for a friend:
My question has to do with my having an experience with a detached
retina. From what I read on AOPA and other web sites, I am obligated
to send paperwork from my doctor to the FAA for consideration. I have
been told by AOPA that this...
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ELT locator by
Kenny
I am looking to build a ELT locator that works. We had a feasco last
week when a elt went off. It took 2 1/2 hrs for the faa, sheriff, fbo,
civil air patrol. to find it and it was in a hanger at the second
airport they looked at. Thanks for your help. Kenny
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Sport Pilot Article by
10Squared
wrote:
"Rod Madsen" wrote:
I believe the article was in an AOPA or EAA publication within the last
several months. I've looked through my stack but cannot find it.
Does anyone remember the magazine and issue?
I...
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by gilan
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Mechanical Systems Certification Engineer-Aviation by
[email protected]
Eclipse Aviation, Albuquerque, NM, is seeking a Mechanical Systems
Certification Engineer. Must have a minimum of five years experience
certifying mechanical systems on FAR Part 23 aircraft.
DER or Organizational Certification required.
go to: www.eclipseaviation.com
click on " Hot Jobs", then...
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Aeronautical Engineering Aircraft repair flying boat FA by
Susie
Aeronautical Engineering by R A Beaumont Good Condition. 512
pages(Most of them featuring the superbly detailed diagrams shown in
the scans).
Just the most useful and thoroughly comprehensive vintage manual on
airplane building we've had,with everything covered in huge detail
with a mass of highly...
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April 2nd 05 06:22 PM
by Susie
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Altimeter Disassembly by
Dick
Received an old , externaly corroded Piper altimeter a while ago and I'd
like to take it apart for a look-see but can't figure how the guts mechanism
comes out. Presently have the glass lens, holder and knob off.
Any suggestions short of cutting the case in two G would be appreciated.
Thanks,...
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Used Great Plains 2180 value? by
Bellsouth News Server
Greetings,
I recently purchased a Sonerai project that came with a Great Plains 2180
engine. As the story goes, the engine was built by a guy who was trying to
make it work on a RANS float equipped plane, and just couldn't get enough
thrust for climb. The last owner of the Sonerai project bought...
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