IIUC, the B-2 and F-117 rely on continuous feedback and control, they could not be flown without computers. So how do lifting bodies and Flying Wings like the facetmobile or the Chance-Vought V-173 "Flying Flapjack" maintain roll stability? They appear to have no or negative dihedral. -- FF

Does anybody have some experience with the JPX 320 R or 330 R that they'd like to share?

Stealth Pilot wrote in message ... that is pretty well my take on it as well. I was wondering whether I'd missed something in the reading along the way. oh well bugger the waste. we saw for quarter grain. the...

The Aircraft SPruce Catalog lists Azusalite nylon wheels for landing gear and also brake kits for the same wheels. However there is no illustartion fo the brake kits or of the brakes or wheels after assembly and installation fo the brakes. The parts list for the brake kits mentions linings, but...

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Have lost medical due to colon cancer surgery and follow up Chemo so decided to sell my Maine based BD4 re-engine project. Bird has 700 hrs and lyc engine was removed to install Ford/Blanton engine and vacuum gyro's. Needs prop, cowl mod and wiring completed - could be ready to fly again in a...

Using a radiator that has provision for cooling transmission oil in the Ford V6 installation I'm installing on my BD4. Has anyone used this for cooling engine oil? How did it work out?

I know I will regret this but I would like to know your thoughts. http://www.innovatortech.ca/index.htm Keep in mind I am rotorcraft rated. Fred

Hello all, Short of looking through the docs of all the possible GPS' out there I am hoping I can get a general, if not, specific answer to the following. Do any of the handheld aviation GPS' have the capability to display location in UTM, MGRS, and different datums such as NAD 27 or WGS84? I...

My number 4 child is a girl Born today Keala Reana 6lb 10oz 19"

Today was a good day at my airfield. Please visit the link below and see the Army's Finest training to protect our freedoms. This was at Camp Atterbury, IN (11II). Please let me know what you think. http://f1.pg.photos.yahoo.com/frederick_a

Today there was a twin turbo-prop flying around (not traffic patterns) Freeman Field, IN (SER). I was wondering if there is a set type of plane the FAA uses to TERP the approaches. I do not think I've seen a plane like this one. For years they've had a few DC-3s setting out here, I thought it...

So I am in the midst of building a master bedroom into my basement. Of course the two year-old helps as much as he can. The other day I hear him say, I got it Daddy. Turn to look to see him dragging an 8 foot 2x4 to me. What a great kid. Tonight I was working on minor things in the room while the...

I was thinking of ordering this book from EAA. Any comments please? Thanks, Fred

I just got on of the new FAA pilot certificates. The hard card ones. I wanted to change my number from my SSN to something different. I think it took a month. But still the card is real nice. It is one of the better changes out of the government. Fred

I am still working on home remodel so it will be some time before the airplane gets started. I am pretty darn convinced that I am going to do an all wood and fabric airplane. More than likely, the Fisher Tiger Moth. Anyway, I have come to the point in my home remodel that I am going to need an air...

Thanks Kevin. Other than the stall info, wing loading is pretty much the same as blade loading in helicopters. I guess that is why the Blackhawk is so stable in the rear. The tailrotor produces something like 10% of the total lifting force for a given gross weight. That is a lot of lift for those...

Well folks I am struggling here. I know what I want to build but I am having trouble justifing starting the project. This is what I have going on. New baby coming in January (I'm excited). Trying to complete the new master bedroom (Make room for new baby). Going to school. And am a national...

Any recommendations for textbooks addressing designing, especially stress analysis, with composite materials? -- FF

Many of the small 2-stroke engines appear to have the recoil starter positioned so that as one faced the engine the starter is on the right and the prop on the left. With this configuration when right-handed person uses their right hand to start the engine the rest of their body is between the...