On 27 Dec 2003 17:09:52 -0800, wrote: Well, it looks like President Bush (Or Hitler, as he's known among certain circles) has staged another Hollywood style "Terrorist Plot" that he can use to destroy our civil rights. Godwin's law is...

This is my 2nd update on the Lightspeed Plasma II Ignition System, making a total of 3 posts in 3 years. (To see the original post and 1st update, go to GOOGLE Groups, and type in *** with the quotes *** "Review of Plasma II Ignition System" ---------------------- In this update, - Hall Effect...

In another post we were talking about soaring vs. flapping flight. Does anyone else find it strange that Soaring flight is so rare in nature but so popular with us for the last 100 years? I've heard that the Wright Brothers patented Wing Warping (Flapping) and never let anyone develop planes using...

Greetings, I've been looking for a canopy breaking tool, that would work on a 1/4" thick canopy. I know the military has had a few of these over the years, but I haven't been able to locate a used, or surplus tool. I'm betting that someone makes a tool for this, but I sure can't find one in any...

I have been working on a biplane flying boat (similar to some in the early 1900s). Rough weight estimates a fuselage/tail/controls 200, Rotax 503/5Gal fuel 150, wings 150, me 225 = 725 gross. The reason for the biplane configuration is for the large wing area (250sq.ft) I feel will be needed to...

Does anyone know where I can find a set of plans for a J-3 Cub? I want to home build a J-3 and I need a set of plans to start this project.

http://acidcow.com/pics/13751-made-by-canadian-engineers-23-pics-1-video.html Karl

I've installed a 12-gallon fuel cell aux tank in the tailcone of my 4-place conventional low-wing plane -- intended for go-fast trimming when flying solo more than for its extra fuel capacity. As you know, a typical 4-place is terribly nose-heavy with only front-seat passengers and no baggage. ...

Jeff, You may wish to consider Parker Parflex nylon hose. It is available in several wall thickness at 1/4 inch OD. The hose is UV stabilized so there is little worry about it becoming brittle after a few years of exposure to light (you could always paint over it). Minimum purchase lengths for...

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I am working slowly on an evolving Fly5k design and considering a swept forwrd wing. Does anyone know anything about thier design? Also would anyone have experience with the Sisler Cygnet, Andreasson BA-7, or Pottier's Bleu Citron designs. The Cygnet seems to be well thought of but I don't know...

Have a new Ragwing Special biplane kit for sale on EBay. Starting price only $2495. Check it out at: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3139404369

Don't know if you know about this, but the petition to keep Concorde flying is going to change. The emphasis is now going to be on keeping one airworthy to be used at airshows, etc. If you want to sign the petition (anyone that signed the old one will automatically be carried over to the new one)...

Check out my Lancair Legacy at: http://www.geocities.com/bwbpilot/ There's a link to my gyrocopter page too. Have fun. I did a test flight today in this Lancai I flew from Las Vegas to Lake Tahoe and back in a couple hours. At 8000 feet in this normally aspirated Continental IO-550-M,...

What V-12 engine Jim Stewart used in his S-51? I think it was was marine V-12 made in sweden.

Looking at RV-9A's specification (weight, engine, etc.), I think a Rotax 914 can power it very well, may give a better performance than O-235. However, the problem is Rotax is far to light to be installed on RV-9A. So I just can't help thinking, well, why not a new design around RV-9A's wing and...

I have a Garmin 195 that had its screen replaced about one year ago after about two years use. Departing Sedona yesterday, the screen started to fade. Since I had three waypoints to get through the mess around Palmdale, the muck was thick, centers were turning down flight following, and my ship...

"...but I don't have a lathe." Sound familiar? The truth is, you probably have any number of things around your shop that can serve as a lathe. In a lathe, the work rotates against the cutting tool. ( In a milling machine, it's the cutting tool that rotates against the work.) The main purpose...

Well as far as i know the concept of home homebuilt aircraft is very vague because it would work only the aircraft controls are very easy to understand or a person building it a pilot himself, else, either the aircraft would crash or it wouldn't take-off. The second thing is that if they are...

I am a studier of old designs. Does anyone know if there is a source for Bjorn Andreasson's plans? I am trying to locate info on the BA-6 specifically. A single seat wooden monoplane. Any pictures or websites featuring this plane would be appreciated. I can't find info on this model in the...