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Damaged flying wire ends. by
Elem-n-tree
I've been offered a set of streamlined stainless wires for my bipe project
that have come off a ground looped airplane. The vendor says that only one
was very slightly damaged, the threaded end being bent just enough that the
rod end wouldn't screw in al the way. He straightened it with a...
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Partnership Opportunity by
[email protected]
Partnership Opportunity
Hello,
I am with a manufacturer of fine jewelry and am currently looking for
those interested in forming a partnership to sell jewelry on eBay or
anywhere else. I work for Elie International, a manufacturer of fine
jewelry located in the heart of the diamond district in New...
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February 11th 05 04:48 PM
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Energy-absorbing foam for seats by
ELIPPSE
I used EAR Specialties Confor foam in my plane's seats. I laminated the
three softest 1/2" plies behind my back with a lumbar piece, all four
1/2" ply grades under my legs, and five 1/2" plies under my butt; two
of the hardest, two of the next softer, and one of the next softest.
Even with a wallet...
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Electrical system considerations by
ELIPPSE
First, I have seen several installations where the ammeter was
connected between the alternator/generator and the main bus. When
connected this way, only the total of charge plus load will be shown,
and never discharge. Connecting the ammeter between the battery and the
bus will show any charge...
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February 2nd 05 06:17 PM
by ELIPPSE
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Glasair 1 TD Airfoil by
ELIPPSE
Can anyone supply me with the type of airfoil used on the Glasair 1 TD
and its zero-lift alpha. 'Preciate it!
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TAS vs. flap reflex angle by
ELIPPSE
I recently did a flight test of my Lancair 235 testing TAS, true air
speed, vs. the reflex angle of the flaps, i.e. angle of the flaps above
the wing surface. The test was flown at 1535 lb, 11,000' density
altitude, full-throttle, leaned for max rpm.
+8 deg. - 196.2mph; +6 deg. - 199.7mph; +4 deg....
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Landing Light Flasher Circuit by
ELIPPSE
If you are looking for a simple, inexpensive, somewhat easy to make
light-flasher for your landing lights, check this out:
geocities.com/eaa170/techc/AircraftLightFlasher.pdf .
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Cables for LightSpeed Plasma ignition. by
ELIPPSE
A while back someone recommended that user's of Plasma ignitions not
use the recommended RG 400 but instead use shielded wire. Klaus
contacted me, the designer, for my comments about this substitution.
Coaxial cable is used for several reasons: it is rugged, it has a
high voltage rating, it has...
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January 14th 05 04:46 AM
by ELIPPSE
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Best coax for aircraft radios by
ELIPPSE
If you would like to have the finest low-loss, light-weight coax cable
for your aircraft radio installations, get Andrew FSJ1-50A Heliax
Superflexible Foam Cable. It's pricier than the RG's, but the
performance is so far superior that your com, VOR, Xpndr, and whatever
will give you range...
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January 13th 05 05:20 AM
by Dude
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ELIPPSE prop at Reno by
ELIPPSE
Check out the incredible performance increase Tom Aberle got on his
"Phantom" biplane using the custom-designed 3-blade ELIPPSE propeller.
He went from 221 mph qualification in 2003 to 241 mph qualification in
2004 on 245 rpm less! In the heats and Gold, he passed all but the 2nd
and 3rd place...
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January 27th 05 01:40 AM
by Ralph
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Wood/composite prop bolt torque by
ELIPPSE
For those of you who are concerned about prop bolt torque on non-metal
props, check out this article by Vance Jaqua:
http://www.geocities.com/vjaqua/prpblvl.html .
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Frying your avionics by
ELIPPSE
To those of you who have a circuit breaker between your alternator's
output and your main buss, here's a wonderful way to fry your present
old avionics so you can replace them with new ones. This is a real help
in justifying new avionics to your significant other! If your
alternator...
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"ELIPPSE" please write me by
ELIPPSE
Richard Riley wrote:
Paul, I've sent several emails to the address you list in your posts.
I assume that for some reason you aren't getting them. Would you
please drop me a note at richard(at)riley(dot)net?
Thanks.
Hi, Richard!
I'm sorry you haven't gotten through. When I go on my...
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January 25th 05 03:49 AM
by ELIPPSE
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Dennis Fetters Mini 500 by
EmailMe
I have no ties to any of this Dennis Fetters guy or the Mini 500
debacle.
I ran across these postings about Dennis a few months back and started
reading all I could on the groups and the web about Fetters and this
helicopter.
All I can say is unbelievable....
I have read things tossed back and...
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Fuel efficiency contest by
eracervinn
For those who built their airplanes for greater efficiency:
At this year's Copperstate Southwest Regional Fly-in, we will be
hosting another fuel efficiency contest. New for this year is an
additional 200 mile competition for aircraft flying the course at 60
to 119 miles an hour average...
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"Must Have" Tools for Christmas by
Eric Miller
"Must Have" Tools for Christmas
DRILL PRESS: A tall upright machine useful for suddenly snatching flat metal
bar stock out of your hands so that it smacks you in the chest and flings
your beer across the room, splattering it against that freshly painted
airplane part you were drying.
WIRE WHEEL:...
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December 27th 05 08:23 AM
by Morgans
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On Topic Joke by
Eric Miller
Sometimes a picture is worth a thousand words...
http://cgi.aol.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2464715274
They call it a HoverCopter, I'd suggest the name CrapCycle.
You be the judge.
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This is too funny... santas sleigh for sale... by
Eric Miller
"Thomas J. Paladino Jr." wrote in message
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http://www.aso.com/i.aso/AircraftView.jsp?aircraft_id=78324
Any buyers out there?
I wanna know if the MD41-231 GPS/Nav with Naughty and Nice Indicator comes
in a portable?
And...
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FA: 75 hp Revmaster VW engine w/accessories by
Eric Miller
My EAA Chapter is selling the VW engine that was destined for the Kolb Mark
III chapter project before determining it put the CG too far aft. The engine
comes complete with all the accessories, ready to bolt on, including: dual
ignition, carbeurator, alternator, exhaust, carb heat, tach, oil temp,...
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November 3rd 03 10:55 PM
by Jay
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