I've recently bought a little rag and tube homebuilt. It's a Stits SA6b "Flut-R-Bug". It's a tailwheel version and had some cosmetic mods so that it is a fairly attractive little bird (relative to the butt ugly original configuration). This is a midwing, strut braced design. There is some...

Does anyone have experience with the resale value of a homebuilt. Lets say I build an RV-7 or Lancair ES, fly it for ten years and then decide to retire to a condo in FL (yeech). Could I expect to sell a used experimental aircraft for the same amount of cash I spent on construction? kleindoc

I have a wood prop on my Taylorcraft and the GPS says it's slow, at around 65 kts. How about a discussion on the relative merits of wood and aluminum props. I understand that wood is easier on your engine but the aluminum prop is more efficient. Another thing I notice too, especially on...

Michael Horowitz wrote: I have an A-21 and headphone/mic adapter. The adapter has the male jacks at one end for the A-21,and female plugs for the headset and microphone at the other end. There is also a female 3mm plug which I believe would connect to a PTT switch. Playing around with a...

On Saturday, September 27, EAA 268 is putting on a fly-market and composite workshop "under the control tower" at McCollum field in Marietta,GA. The composite workshop will be fairly basic, and should give someone the kick in the pants necessary to make his/her own fairings or to repair...

I thought some of you in Eastern Canada and Northeastern US might be interested. Aero Propulsion Technologies announces Rotax 2 and 4 stroke maintenance training seminars The authorized Rotax aircraft engines service center for Eastern Canada invites recreational aircraft pilots to familiarize...

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I'm working on a replica of a 1924 airplane originally powered by an Indian Chief motorcycle engine. I've spent a year or two trying to find a modern engine that somewhat resembles the Indian, and the best I have come up with is a Harley-Davidson. Looks like with an 80 cid Evolution engine I can...

I need to clean some of these wing spar angle extrusions out of the shop: http://www.hpaircraft.com/supp_dwgs/hp-11/Alcoa_die_167762.pdf Material: 7075-T6 aluminum Originally made for HP-11 kit sailplanes. Perfect for making riveted C-section or I-beam wing spars.

Hello group, this may be a bit of an odd question. I currently live in the Netherlands and I'm looking to relocate. I've long wanted to learn to fly and build a light (experimental and/or ultralight) airplane and I'm wondering which countries would be well suited for that, economically and with...

There seem to be a lot of people using auto engines on their homebuilts. I am a low-time student pilot so pardon me if this is a stupid question, but do many airports have autogas available at their pumps? If you're doing cross-country flights, seems like it would be a huge problem if your...

Check it out at www.saf.net/jodel Sten-Andrs Fellman

Is there a Skybolt specific list serve or discussion board? I have found them for all of the other designs that I am looking at - Bearhawk, Starduster, Pitts 12. Dave

I am looking for info on the Bleu Citron available from the RSA. I am helpless in French with my Canadian High School French long forgotten. It is free to members and I was hoping to ask a few questions about the procedure and thier willingness to help a Canadian.

Everyone is welcome to drop in for a visit on 1 November for our local flying club annual Fly-in. We have a nice little fly-in and usually have 20 to 30 planes fly in but love to see more. Just stop by and say hello and have a burger. Call on 123.375 when you get in the area if you want to drop...

Am thinking about purchasing a falcon xp and was wondering what everyone thought of this airplane. Have already been to www.aerofalcon.com. Alot of good info there. thanks in advance.

The City of Torrance (TOA) has passed a resolution mandating a fee for the required annual fire inspection of the hanger. The fee is $200-$500 depending on the size of the hanger. Basically, the fire department has a card table set out near the gate of the airport for a few hours Sat and Sunday...

"GreenPilot" wrote in message ... Mooney Aerospace Group has teamed with the Spanish kit aircraft manufacturer Construcciones Aeronauticas De Galicia to market the two-seat Toxo. The Rotax-powered sportplane...

El Reno still lists all the parts. Neal

I think you haven't seen that many message threads on SP/LSA because they get so heated like discussions on religion or politics. Maybe folks are burned out arguing over the subject. Of course there really isn't anything to argue about. I think the new LSA will be a good thing and have a...