I have a Cherokee 180, with the short hershey bar wing. While I love the plane, I always wish it could go a bit faster, or use a bit less fuel to get to my destination. I have followed the composite homebuilding movement for many years, and am amazed at the sleekness of a composite wing. The...

On the 10th a Cirrus SR-20 pilot with 3 passengers on board deployed his ballistic chute over the Canadian Rockies and landed safely on a remote ridge with no injuries. The plane dropped a wing and entered a non recoverable spin or spiral at 9500 feet and landed on the 4200 foot ridge. The cause...

Hello All -- You are invited to drop by Zeno's Warbird Video Drive-In (www.zenoswarbirdvideos.com) and catch our End of Summer September Triple Feature of World War II aviation films for free online video viewing. * This month "At the Matinee," we're featuring the return of an all...

http://home.houston.rr.com/pieceofwork/index.html For anyone interested, I have some updated pictures on my web site which show the resin infusion process. I am planning on publishing a short "How To" CD on resin infusion. If anyone would be interested, please send me an email. Steve...

Hello to the group. I'm probably going to be acquiring a '46 Champ project in the near future and I've never done a recover before. I've been reading a little about Ceconite and Poly Fiber - For you old heads at this - Is one better than another? Are there plusses & minuses that I should know...

Found this on my lawn this morning! Must have fallen from the sky! I don't know what it is but I think I will try to sell it. http://webs.lanset.com/aerorv/mini-500/imga0109.jpg

Is anyone aware of statistical or other data that would indicate what percentage of engines make it well beyond the factory specified TBO, and how much longer they can be flown safely? I worry about sudden engine failure due to metal fatigue. Many of the small Lyc. engines have a TBO of around...

Hello , if someone is interrested , i have a 1978 piper tomahawk for sale for 20 000$ . The aircraft is located close to Montreal. 5200 hrs ttsn.

I want to move a glide slope antenna from a flush mount in a metal skin to a boat type on a carbon fiber fairing which will move the antenna about 5" below the metal skin. Will the antenna still work if it's offset from the ground plane like this? Thanks, -- J...

We are looking for 2-3 UPCO S-III-S ejection seats in flightworthy condition or (at the most) in need of refurbishment Thanks, Rafi Yoeli www.urbanaero.com

My wife saw one of these at AirVenture and thought it would be useful for her projects. I'd never heard of it, and seemed pricey ($180 for a nibbler that attaches to your electric drill, plus some spare cutters.) Anybody got any word on this? thanks Ed Wischmeyer

Jack Wilhelmson's web page at www.eznoselift.com is dead or has some kind of a server problem. He's not answering his phone (and there isn't an answering machine) I'm hoping it's just a server glitch and he's at Sun n Fun. Does anyone know if his stuff is available, or has he shut down?

rec.aviation.homebuilt Rutan lawsuit Anyone know in what court Rutan was sued concerning a passenger killed in one of the Long-ez's? Googling only found one mention of a lawsuit. Hul

This past Saturday, I had the privilege of flying in a massed Veterans' Day formation at DeLand, FL. I was leading White Flight, consisting of my Johnson Rocket, a Comanche and a Bonanza. We had arranged to form up over Bob Lee Airport with Red Flight, consisting of an SX-300, a T-34 and and SBD...

I have an ADI with a rate of turn needle. Is the a way to use one of those pizeo rate gyros the R/C modellers use? Dan, U. S. Air Force, retired

I run a gps company here in the uk selling a full range of aviation units please email for further info Ian broadbent

I saw earlier posts about North Texan's Butterfly and was impressed with the depth and quality of discussion regarding patents and the limitations and requirements for roadable aricraft. I would welcome your feedback regarding my product: http://www.wolffaerocycle.com/ And an article in the...

For any Ultralight or Experimental owners in the central Florida area the Florida Flying Gators have several hangers for rent and/or sale. Send me an email if you would like more info -- You may be an Ultralighter if........ http://www.flyinggators.com/news/Bill%20Cook/Bill.htm --

Looking for new or used plans for the Capella aircraft. Thanks Neal

Hi guys, I've just bought a Spezio Tuholer, can anybody help me with tips on handling and performance, has anybody produced pilot's notes? Mal