Howdy, I'm building a Savannah, and I want to keep the weight down. I'm only planning to paint some odd shapes on the plane and leave the rest bare aluminum. Since the plane is a simple, crude little creature, I can't see spending a bunch of time and money on these paint accents. So my question...

The first question is really simple: Are there any free plans for homebuilt aircraft on the web? It should have an engine and be able to carry a person, apart from that I'm just interested in seeing what's out there, if any... The second question/idea is a bit far out: Are there any "open...

Anyone know what this type of engine weighs? I know that hog-air claims 200 lbs, but that's with a starter, PSRU (PRSU?), exhaust, etc. I'm wondering what the engine itself weighs with its standard starter, and nothing else. Any bikers in here have a spare engine and a scale? My much-discussed...

Just two months and two weeks until OSH, ladies and gents! We're already gearing up for two events this year designed by and for pilots: 1. 6th Annual Iowa City Fly-In Pool Party http://www.alexisparkinn.com/iowa_city_pool_party.htm Hard to believe it's been six years since you guys and gals...

new to this site.. are there any home built aircraft news groups in Australia? I have looked at the SAAA and Ultalight federation pages. I am thinking of building kit plane Down Under.I am a pilot as well as a Airframe Eng mech. Chris.

Hello Nicola You searched drawings beaver? I want to build a scale RC model of a beaver but can not find blueprints, can you help me?? I will be grateful for the information. ---------------------------- Vitaliy

You've got mail! From: "Fastglasair" Subject: STS AV7600 VOR Handheld aviation transceiver Date: Thursday, May 27, 2004 11:20 PM Does anyone know how to operate the VOR function on this radio? The VOR operation is not very intuitive. Bought this unit used, it came with...

My Lyc. O320-D2C idles rough on the right mag, with the #3 cyl showing an EGT drop. The roughness clears up above 1200 RPM or so, still on one mag. It's also noticably smoother on just the left mag, and everything's smooth on both mags. In flight #3 CHT runs 50 degF hotter than the rest, as well...

i found this while searching for uk.comp.homebuilt... do you guys really build flying things... i mean, seriously, can you ride in something you built and trust its safety, or do you just build toy remote controlled stuff...

In my effort to learn/remember/practice correct building procedures,I monitor several wood aircraft design sights. In the emerauders group,much discussion about using a wingspar that was built and purchased by another builder. The Emeraud spar consists of 2 laminated built ip beams,w ply...

This one really has me bothered: 1999 NWEAA Arlington Fly-in, pilot in RV-6 rushes departure at high angle of attack, crashes, dies in the ensuing fire. His survivors sue EAA and NWEAA claiming the fire crews didn't get there soon enough. The stated claims don't even agree with the NTSB...

"Dave Jackson" wrote: Does the fuel-injected version of an engine weigh more then its naturally aspirated version? Thanks, ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Engines WITHOUT superchargers or turbochargers are considered... "normally aspirated" and can be

Hello guys, We have just published the latest newsletter for the Pipistrel Sinus and Virus Motorgliders manufactured in Slovenia. This newsletter features... Important information and pictures on flutter testing which may be of interest to a number of readers.

"Frederick Wilson" wrote in message ... Hello all, I am doing a little remodel work on the house getting ready for the new baby in January. I am at the finishing point of the plaster/joint compound. Now let...

This thread is not about how to balance a prop or shop balancing machines. Did anyone use BalanceMasters device bolted on their ultralight prop? These devices apparently balance the prop continuously as you fly. Similar devices are used on truck wheels - see www.BalanceMasters.com and...

MIDLAND RAATECH FUEL SYSTEMS SEMINAR JULY 10TH As announced earlier, the July 10th RAATech seminar in Midland Ontario will focus on fuel systems and fuel flow in light aircraft. Wayne O’Shea will supply his amateur-built Rebel to show a system that meets amateur-built requirements. Paul Sharpe...

Hi Citabria with a Lycoming 0-235, Homebuilt. I need an exhaust system similar to an RV4's including heat muffs. I don't know if an 0-320 has the same exhaust as an 0-235. Apparently the crossover option is a must for horsepower, and the intake tubes and carb location are different than...

Hi, As an 8-year (or longer) Kitplanes subscriber, and longtime electronics tech (Army Aviation-trained), I read with interest the articles Jim Weir wrote about building your own RG battery charger (Kitplanes: March, April, & May 2004). This looks just like the ticket for my application, but I did...

Dear fellow aviation enthusiasts, I recently purchased X-Plane and had such an interesting experience that I thought I'd share (see http://home.nc.rr.com/bshankle/xplane.html). I am curious if any of you have had an experience anywhere close to mine? Sincerely, Bruce Shankle

Are there any Cessna Skymaster-type kit aircraft or plans for an aircraft of similar type? Or any other push-pull aircraft for homebuilders?