I am 65, retired and don't have a license to fly anything. I am fairly good with woodworking (built a few pieces of furniture and my father was a master carpenter) and have the basic shop tools so was considering a Fly Baby. Any advice or opinions from you folks that have 'done it'? -- Kind...

Where is the best location to mount a knock detector on a 4 cyl Continental---(4each,O-470 jugs--314CID )

On Feb 1, 3:54*am, Stealth Pilot wrote: I believe that the original poster has a problem but is off on the wrong track trying to solve the problem. I may be off on the wrong track, but don't have a problem with 'draggers, in general, or particular. Just have the...

Several years back, the Arlington Fly-In and EAA were sued over an aircraft accident. The initial judgment was against the fly-in, but the appeals court has reversed it: http://www.courts.wa.gov/opinions/index.cfm?fa=opinions.showOpinion&filename=595199MAJ Ron Wanttaja

Howdy, There has been a lot of Interest in biofuels spread out over many different groups lately. As a subscriber to this group, I hope you'll assist me in creating a proper set of forums for these topics. sci.energy.biofuel.* is a new hierarchy that is being discussed...

It's Saturday, so I haven't had a chance to call my agent, but my wife brought up a question that may nix me building an airplane. If I die in my homebuilt aircraft, does my life insurance pay out? My policy covers me if I pilot an aircraft, but for the life of me I have no idea if there's an...

I have some slightly used aircraft parts; i.e. Airmaster hub, rotary engines, etc. I'm sure there's an opinion or two out there on where's the best place to list these items for homebuilders to find them. Ebay is obvious, but doesn't really cater to this audience. Other suggestions?

After using a lawn tractors slightly oiled, green foam filter on my experimental with C-85, a fellow remarked that it was much too thick (about 1") as I replaced it. Just wondering what non-certified (read cheap G) alternatives that others are using. Seems like most guys use a pleated...

Doe anybody know what the thread pitch for the oil screen is on a Continental A-65? I have slightly boogered threads on the engine threads and I want to run a set of dies through (I bought a tool with the dies from McMaster Carr). It looks like 16 TPI is the closest. Does that sound...

Found on the golf course behind my house (NJ near SMQ). http://www.geocities.com/viewptmd/P1010001.JPG http://www.geocities.com/viewptmd/P1010002.JPG I thought it was probably from a Cessna, but having looked on Ebay, I'm not sure. Anyone recognize it? What aircraft? I hope he got where he...

I want to build a teststand where I can test an alternator. I plan on fabricating a test stand for the alternator. I have a variable voltage source capable of driving enough current to 'drive' the field. I have a dummy load to sink the output current. What I need is a variable speed electric...

I am looking into purchasing a high wing STOL 701 kit. From what I have been able to gather I should be able to easily get in and out of my little postage stamp sized property with this aircraft. Looking for opinion on this, I have a 300 X 600 foot long strip with obstructions on the end of the 600...

I recently installed an EI FP5L fuel flow instrument in my Tri-Pacer. I would notice that at irregular intervals, it would reset it self. I'd catch the green Remaining LED flashing as it does after a power on self test. I could never get it to fail in flight. I pulled and prodded all the...

Drilling a solid crankshaft Has anyone had experience with a solid Lycoming crankshaft modified (drilled) to open oil passages required to control a constant speed prop? I'm asking for a cousin with a friend who knows a guy with an airboat.

LOOKING TO SELL MY DADS PLANE, NOW ELDERLY NOT ABLE TO FLY. PLANE IS REGISTERD, HAS NOT BEEN CERTIFIED CAN GIVE MORE INFORMATION IF REQESTED.

I had my closest simulation of flight in a quickie q1 yesterday. out doing a bienniel flight review in what I thought was a schmick cessna 150 aerobat. at 3,000ft we were climbing for altitude for a practise spin and we sat there cruising along with full rpm at best climb speed and attitude for 20...

Hi all, I got my private VFR ticket back in the early 80's but haven't flown since the late 80's. Well, I'm ready to jump back in with both feet and an RV QB kit. I'm wondering what other's of you in the same position (returning to flying after laying off for many years) have pursued as far as...

The most recent Sport Aviation has an article on make up hoses. The author states that 'you must use 37 degree fittings' and as is typical, gives no reason why. Is there a reason for this that involves the laws of nature, vs the "laws of the FAA"? -- http://www.ernest.isa-geek.org/ "Ignorance is...

The news reported yesterday or the day before that an experimental ultralight plane (they obviously don't know that there is a difference) crashed in north GA. There were no details beyond this. Anyone have more to add? Harry

Ok.. question for those out there with some hands on experience with the IVO Magnum series electric inflight-adjustable props. What has been your experience with this product.. Any pro's or cons based on your experience... Has the product met your expectations... Where I am coming from: working...