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Puicnic in the Hangar at the Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum by Jason[_2_]
WHO: The Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum (PWAM) and Pueblo Historical Aircraft Society (PHAS) WHAT: are hosting "Picnic In The Hangar" for the public and members of the PHAS. Get a tour of the museum and have a picnic at the same time (please no food or drink out of assigned areas). WHE At the...
June 30th 08 02:01 PM
by DABEAR Go to last post
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A consistent fault is being found in Falcon Altimeters by Stealth Pilot[_2_]
This really ****es me off because I put one of these in my aircraft on Tuesday. the guys locally are finding a consistent manufacturing fault in the chinese made Falcon Altimeters. the goss is that the altimeters are actually made internally with the quality of a swiss watch. I'm told that in all...
July 1st 08 06:57 PM
by D.Rizzato Go to last post
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alternate engine in Falco by Jonny[_2_]
There are many aircraft that allow for a variety of engines. Some engine makers even supply cowling/nose bowl kits for popular types (Rans, Vans) etc. So, what do you think of using a Jabiru 5100 (8 cyl) in a Falco in place of the Lycoming io-360? Jabiru is narrower and less tall, but is a few...
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July 1st 08 09:11 PM
by Bob Kuykendall Go to last post
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LED lighting... by Blueskies
....this place seems to have some pretty good deals... I also see some inverters, they may have some 12 to 24 vdc... http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.5197
July 2nd 08 02:46 AM
by Blueskies Go to last post
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150 mpg by Big John
Jay Kind of OT but interesting. Would this meet ur requirements? It'd sure 'fly low' on 20 HP. If they can make a vehicle like this why can't they make an equivalent bird (speed and HP)? http://www.autoblog.com/2007/12/29/high-mileage-lorem
July 3rd 08 03:55 AM
by Peter Dohm Go to last post
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Rocket Racing League First Exhibition Race August 1st and August 2nd, 2008 by Larry Dighera
Pylon racing and now Rocket Racing! http://www.rocketracingleague.com/ Rocket Racing League he 21st century's newest and greatest sport - racing rocket- powered aircraft The Rocket Racing League® is an aerospace sports and entertainment organization that combines the...
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July 3rd 08 07:56 AM
by cavelamb himself[_4_] Go to last post
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zenith hds/xl by Ted Leon
From my limited view point, the 601 HDS is a GREAT airplane as advertised. Is seems just as fast the the XL, not accounting for altitude, true air speed, etc. OK the stall factor may be a consideration for some? I guess the LSA situation is the BIG factor here. What do you think, Zenith...
July 3rd 08 02:16 PM
by Gig 601Xl Builder Go to last post
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Canards PAin In The Ass To Land? (was: Mechanics of Elevator Trim. In Detail.) by Gezellig
On Tue, 10 Jun 2008 18:14:41 GMT, Tauno Voipio wrote: Tina wrote: On Jun 10, 1:09 pm, Tauno Voipio wrote: Tina wrote: One point about the lift fairy sitting on the tail I'd like to understand is this -- actually a serious question. As I...
July 6th 08 08:30 AM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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Lancair Engine by [email protected]
I am looking to buy Lancair 360. They seem to come with two different engines, the A1A at 200hp and the B1B at 180hp. Is the only difference seems to be the compression ratio, can you upgrade to the 200hp easily, and can I expect a difference in performance (rate of...
July 6th 08 11:23 PM
by greatav8or Go to last post
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Join us for our 6th Annual Fly-In Pool Party! by Jay Honeck[_2_]
For six years we've thrown the world's only fly-in pool party at the Alexis Park Inn & Suites, America's aviation themed, all-suites hotel, located right next to Rwy 25 at KIOW! Starting at 3 PM on the Saturday before Airventure, we offer free food, beverages (adult and otherwise), and...
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July 8th 08 12:05 AM
by Matt Whiting Go to last post
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Mixing alcohol with gasoline by [email protected]
Worth repeating. (Originally posted to the AirVW Group) Alcohol in fuel Alcohol has a lower BTU value than gasoline. Depending on how much they are adding to your fuel, you are going to be seeing less power. Alcohol is hygroscopic; it absorbs moisture and holds it in suspension, further...
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July 8th 08 01:59 AM
by Stuart & Kathryn Fields Go to last post
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I seek your knowledge. by William Hung[_2_]
Gentlemen (and ladies too). What can you tell me about this...
July 8th 08 01:58 PM
by Chuck Go to last post
2 1,467
superfil used before or during fiberglass layup? by [email protected]
I have a few foam gaps to fill. I can apply superfil early on and let it cure...or I can wait and apply while i am laying up with fiberglass skin (w/vacuum, etc.) . which is better?
July 8th 08 07:08 PM
by BobR Go to last post
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Dutch Homebuilders Fly-in 15,16,17 august by Zier & van de Steenoven
INVITATION International Dutch Homebuilders Fly-in 15 - 16 - 17 august 2008 Midden Zeeland (EHMZ) Holland (1000 meter gras runway) Avgas, Mogas and Jet A1 Musselmeal BBQ
July 8th 08 08:14 PM
by Zier & van de Steenoven Go to last post
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Best homebuilt for ~700 nm commute by [email protected]
Re the Tango (composite) and RV (metal) an article in July Sport Aviation (pg 54) addresses Drag Coefficient as a function of construction process. The multiplier for the Drag Coefficient for composite is 1.0-1.05 and for flush rivet metal is 1.10. Composite can reduce drag then by 5 - 10% over a...
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July 8th 08 11:49 PM
by BobR Go to last post
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Ride from Florida to Oshkosh by denny
Team Tango will have three Tango 2s and a Chevy Suburban towing a trailer going to Oshkosh again this year. We will have extra seats available for anyone looking for a ride and willing to share in expenses. We will be leaving from Williston, Fl (about 20 miles southwest of Gainesville) on or...
July 9th 08 12:54 AM
by denny Go to last post
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castellated socket by Stuart & Kathryn Fields
My search for a castellated socket ended in a friend made one for me using a piece of heavy drive shaft tubing. It worked fine. I will be adding a 3-Jaw chuck to my rotary table for future work like this. Stu
July 9th 08 06:16 PM
by Stuart & Kathryn Fields Go to last post
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RK Pension Savings – Global Pension Plan by [email protected]
Trading an endowment policy and buying a pension annuity RK Pension Savings Website: http://www.globalpp.net/?id=cwmtrader Selling your policy – is your endowment policy tradable? ... Policies (TEPs) not only from UK and offshore individual investors but also from pension...
July 10th 08 01:48 AM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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RK Pension Savings – Global Pension Plan by [email protected]
Trading an endowment policy and buying a pension annuity RK Pension Savings Website: http://www.globalpp.net/?id=cwmtrader Selling your policy – is your endowment policy tradable? ... Policies (TEPs) not only from UK and offshore individual investors but also from pension...
July 10th 08 01:48 AM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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HID landing light by [email protected]
Maybe somebody already brought this up. But I finally found a decent priced HID light kit and converted my halogen (H3) landing light. Got a motorcycle conversion kit from eBay for $63 incl/shipping. For more info see my page http://www.abri.net/sq2000/21.html
July 10th 08 02:50 AM
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