Thanks in advance. I'm looking into building an airplane kit. All the experience here could probably help me as opposed to a blind search. I'm looking for a kit that would be consider IFR flyable. Would probably lean towards four seat but a my wife won't fly is probably not mandatory. I would...

As I have only ever flown Cessnas, I have a basic question. When flying a stick plane like an RV-7. What hand do people fly with? On a yoke I generally used 2 but if I had to use one to do something else I would keep the left on the yoke. However, I don't know how comfortable I would feel...

I've been reading this group for years. I am ready after much thought to take the plunge and order a kit. I have settled on the Van's RV-7A. My question is can anyone point me to a summary of how to get started. I'm not talking about building or anything like that. I mean the paperwork...

For some reason they can't ship anywhere but the UK. Can anyone assist me with a re-ship? The page I'm looking at is...

I tried to tape the entire series when they held the marathon weekend but it rained here and there is a bunch of spots the satellite reception cut out. I'd love a complete copy. Thanks -- Bart D. Hull

I'm working on the firewall forward for my homebuilt. I need to extend various wires to make it to their respective destinations. (14 to 26 gauge wires.) Any way to have a nice clean butt joint? I don't like the crimp butt joints or twisting the wires together with the accompanying monster...

What is with this crap that they need to raise 5 million to reopen the Statue of Liberty? Talk about ransom and terrorism and our government is the source again! The park service doesn't make enough with the fees they charge? Talk about seriously ****ing people off. (Including me!) Sorry, had to...

Does anybody know the Pitch and Diameter of 3 blade prop for IO-360, 200HP? I looked at various prop manufacturer websites but could not decode their prop reference numbers. I'm looking to match pitch and diameter for a 200MPH fast-glass kit with a Subaru engine. Thanks

I need to get a fiberglass cowling from Williston, FL 32696 to Tempe, AZ 85283 (Cowling would fit in a 45"W x 40"L x 40"H box. Forward Air has gone nuts with their shipping rates. (Over $400) so I'm looking for better ideas. -- Bart D. Hull Tempe, Arizona

I'm in the process of building a Team Tango (similar to a Glasair IIFG) and have a few thoughts about the landing gear. The earlier kits had fiberglass "legs" and the newer kits have aluminum legs. I flew in a Tango with the aluminum gear and it seemed quite harsh on landing. I know aluminum gear...

Jim, Thank you for your input. I appreciate your time. -- Bart D. Hull Tempe,Arizona Check http://www.inficad.com/~bdhull/engine.html for my Subaru Engine

Does the marker beacon antenna HAVE to be the length stated in your manual or can it be scaled down? Reason I ask is I don't have the length available in my fuselage without going over large metallic objects. (Like a oxygen tank or rear tiedown mount.) Thanks for your support. -- Bart D....

I'm in the process of building a Team Tango (similar to a Glasair IIFG) and have a few thoughts about the landing gear. The earlier kits had fiberglass "legs" and the newer kits have aluminum legs. I flew in a Tango with the aluminum gear and it seemed quite harsh on landing. I know aluminum gear...

I'm in the process of building a Team Tango (similar to a Glasair IIFG) and have a few thoughts about the landing gear. The earlier kits had fiberglass "legs" and the newer kits have aluminum legs. I flew in a Tango with the aluminum gear and it seemed quite harsh on landing. I know aluminum gear...

I'm in the process of building a Team Tango (similar to a Glasair IIFG) and have a few thoughts about the landing gear. The earlier kits had fiberglass "legs" and the newer kits have aluminum legs. I flew in a Tango with the aluminum gear and it seemed quite harsh on landing. I know aluminum gear...

Anyone know where I can get small adjustable cockpit air vents that don't cost $80.00 a pop? Thanks! Bart

Does anyone here have experience in all three of these type a/c? I would like to know which of the 3 would handle cross winds best and which has a safer overall operational record. So far, I've read that the gyro is better with crosswinds (ref Dr. Taggart) than even some factory fixed wings. I...

I hope I'm not intruding here, but I'm building a car with a plywood monocoque chassis bonded to fiberglass body panels. It's not as bizarre as it may sound: the chassis design is based partly on that of the Marcos GT, which used exactly that model of construction. The chassis designer was Frank...

I know I haven't posted in here in about forever, and I'm (sadly) no further along in this project than the "gathered most materials, still doing last-minute-design" stage, but I need to ask a couple plywood questions: First, I'm guessing that marine plywood was used in the construction of the...

All: I need to recover a seat for a Cessna 182. Looking for a vendor for FAA approved fabric. Any suggestions? Colin