A pretty self-explanatory question....

From memory, the differences were slight. The wing airfoil was different. The W-10 has a curve on the bottom where the W-8 was flat. I understand that there were 2 or 3 inches of extra width in the fuselage. Also, the W-10 was stressed for larger (Lycoming) engines. I built the airframe for...

Hi all,Â* I started studying Jim Marske's Composite Design Manual to understand composite techniques generally and glider construction in particular.Â* My current topic of interest is the best design for joining two plug-in wings for a small sailplane, say in the 13 meter class.Â* It seems the...

http://www.youngeagles.org/photos/gallery/Monoplanes/LancairLegacy2000.jpg Look at the picture. It's easy to see why the Lancair is dangerous. The horizontal stabilizers appear to be on the too small side. This would result in their stalling before the wing. Then the aircraft would pitch up...

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...

For anyone who knows: I have the plans for a Lasher Renegade, a VW powered Formula V race plane that I plan on using for sport flying. I was given them in 1980 and they have been gathering dust while I support my children. Now at 50 years old, I am finally getting my chance. Unfortunately for me,...

I originaly posted this to rec.av.ultralights but thought you folks might have useful iformation and insights.... I'm contemplating building this combination and would love opinions. The reasons for this choice is combination of price (I would like to keep as low as possible) and my ability to...

On Mon, 06 Jun 2005 22:05:00 -0700, Richard Riley wrote: I'm looking for an engine that may not exist. If anyone has a notion of what it might be, I'd be grateful. It's for a 103 legal ultralight. 60 lbs or so all up, including re-drive and cooling 35-40 hp.

Hello All, I am strongly considering the RV-7a and am interested in knowing the dimensions of the baggage area behind the seats. Thanks David

Ontario, CA -- By choice rather than bad weather or negative action taken by the FAA or TSA, over one thousand glider pilots will be grounded in Ontario on February 10 – 12, 2005. They will be attending the annual national convention of the Soaring Society of America, open to the public from 9 a.m....

Here is a news release for the General Aviation Defense Fund. This is something that can potentially affect a lot of pilots. ************************************************************* GENERAL AVIATION LEGAL DEFENSE FUND CREATED TO FIGHT EFFORTS TO BLOCK FREEDOM OF FLIGHT WESTBOROUGH, Mass. -...

This is probably going to open old wounds. What I would like is experienced input on the advantages, for economic, efficiency and longevity etc. of different types of redrives. I am leaning towards a cog-belt reducer in a 6 cylinder, liquid cooled, configuration driving a long drive shaft to the...

El martes, 15 de octubre de 2002 a las 21:38:58 UTC-3, Joe Norris escribió: Omar Filipovic wrote: Does any of this actually apply to experimentals, especially those where the original builder is making the modifications? An FAA Form 337 is not used for repairs or alterations on...

To All: As promised, I've began posting drawings of primary glider(s). You will find them in PRIMARY_GLIDERS Group, in the FILES archive, in the Folder 'The Northrup Primary Glider.' So far I've only posted a few. The others will be posted as time -- and my medical condition -- permits. The...

Is the A/W-95 Helicopter by A-B Helicopters a good design for what it is ??? I'm thinking of building it but appreciate any advise . Thanks ED

G'day from Australia A friend of mine has purchased a Fisher Horizon 2 STOL that was made in the USA and imported into Australia. The manner in which some of the construction has been done is now causing him some concern. He has been in touch with the people that took over the factory, but he...

Hello, does anybody have drawings/plans or any other technical documents about the Bucker Bu 133 Jungmeister (or know someone who has)? Thanks in advance for the answer Kai Glaesner

Hey guys! I just posted my engine for sale on Ebay item no. 1500649 46209 ,and I thought some of u would like to know. Ser. no.L 2072-39 It come original off a Piper appachi.Later it was put onto an airboat. I do have a log book but I think its not completely up to date. Lycoming informed me it has...

I'm building a replica of a 1924 plane. Since it's a replica, it's not exactly an original design, but there are no plans or drawings, so I get to make up the dimensions (based on photographs of the original). :-) What I would like to end up with, besides a plane, is a set of plans that would be...

The two main methods for homebuilt construction would be casting vs. machining or some combination of both (probably the best option). Forging probably isn't appropriate for home construction (either the piston or connecting rod). One method I have thought of is to produce a wax model of the...