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Rotax 447 engine info by [email protected]
Steve Beatty knows his stuff he has bailed me out on a few problems over the phone....
February 21st 15 01:33 AM
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This Guy is building a copy of the Gee Bee QED! by [email protected]
Thanks! I hope there was a first flight last fall. Any updates on the progress? -Philip
February 21st 15 08:17 PM
by jj Go to last post
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My Turner T40 Prop Sensenich 68X68 by [email protected]
On Wednesday, December 3, 1997 at 1:00:00 AM UTC-7, Dennis Gillman wrote: I purchased Walt Lanes Turner T40 which appeared on the cover of SPORT AVIATION January 1974 and HOMEBUILT AIRCRAFT June 1978. It had been stored for about 15 years. It was restored and I have been flying it sense ...
March 16th 15 08:54 PM
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Review of John T. Lowry's "Performance Of Light Aircraft" by [email protected]
John: It's been 16 years since your posts here, and I'm just now discovering your Bootstrap Approach to assessing small aircraft performance. Are you still around? If so, please respond. I'd like to buy additional background information directly from you since your book is now out of print. I...
March 26th 15 09:50 AM
by Richard[_8_] Go to last post
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RAH? by Richard[_8_]
So is anybody doing anything worth talking about? I did the detail design for an all wood elliptical wing that a friend is building. Low wing single seat Sportster. His airframe was started by Paul P some years back. Paul did beautiful welding. He's ready to have the fuel tank welded up now,...
April 1st 15 04:58 PM
by Richard[_8_] Go to last post
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Seattle Area Aircraft Salvage? by [email protected]
I used to play in one in the 1950's on Beacon Hill, that was on Military road going down to Airport way.
June 10th 15 09:40 PM
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Smyth Sidewinder by Marcello Mariutti
Is there anyone alse building a Sidewinder???
June 12th 15 08:07 PM
by Marcello Mariutti Go to last post
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RV4 3pt vs wheel landings by [email protected]
On Saturday, June 8, 1996 at 3:00:00 AM UTC-4, Dennis wrote: Where can I get more informatin about "3 point" vs "wheel" landings in the Vans RV4 ? I have read the "Compleat Taildragger" and he says you must do "wheel" landings for high crosswind, but then many articles in Plane&Pilot say...
July 26th 15 10:41 AM
by Barnyard BOb[_2_] Go to last post
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BMW engine aircraft suitable? by Ralf Mueller
just read about the new BMW S 1000 RR bike. The complete engine assembly is less than 60 KG. Engine puts out 193HP (112 Nm, 12,000rpm). Wouldn't that one (slightly detuned) make a nice SLA powerplant ;-))
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September 10th 15 06:00 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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canard flying boat by Darrel Toepfer
karel wrote: has the canard concept ever been applied to a flying boat? with pusher propellers? if not, any good reasons? KA (just wondering) (1911 Voisin)
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October 19th 15 07:37 AM
by Alejandro Irausquin Go to last post
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Flying (Color) Blind by David E. Powell
Met a very well-marked High School student today who wants to do flying as a career. He has one problem, he is red-green color blind. He believes that the services will not take him as a military pilot, but he would still love to fly. Are there airlines or cargo carriers who will take a...
November 21st 15 07:59 AM
by Charlie+ Go to last post
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Spencer AirCar plans by [email protected]
Has anybody found a source for new or used plans for this amphibious aircraft. Thanks for any leads. Steve carlisle
January 17th 16 08:33 PM
by Scott Perkins Go to last post
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Flyability of Biplane Flying Boat by durabol[_2_]
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...
January 17th 16 08:49 PM
by Scott Perkins Go to last post
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Practavia Sprite 125 ? by [email protected]
There are two in the Uk - I have one of them. Give me a ring +44 7940 875797 if you want to chat. Tony On Tuesday, February 11, 1997 at 8:00:00 AM UTC, Brett Janaway wrote: I have recently purchased two (yes TWO) Practavia Sprite 125 aircraft, partly built, from plans. One is mostly...
February 14th 16 11:01 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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Cessna 206 vs. Cessna 210 by [email protected]
On the cover of the May 13th 2016 Wall Street Journal is a picture of a Cessna 210 it shows retractable gear and strutted wings.
May 13th 16 03:09 PM
by Edwin Johnson Go to last post
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Volksplane, Anyone know much about this plane? by [email protected]
I have a Volksplane for parts if you are interested.
May 22nd 16 11:03 AM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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Propellers by [email protected]
On Thursday, May 6, 1999 at 12:00:00 AM UTC-7, Steven Estergreen wrote: Point taken, although I apparently didn't write precisely enough, either. What I meant was that the "rolling moment" didn't produce a rolling motion of the aircraft. Thinking it over, I guess the more usual term for a...
May 29th 16 12:52 AM
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Ultralight altitude record by Dan, U.S. Air Force, retired
What is the altitude record for an ultralight? Dan, U.S. Air Force, retired
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June 13th 16 02:15 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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Can You Name an "Aircraft-Accessible" Aviation Museum? by Jay Honeck
In another post about the fabulous new Udvar-Hazy Center (part of the National Air & Space Museum), frustration with not being able to fly into this terrific new facility was evident. I personally find it appallingly ironic that museums which purport to glorify flight are not accessible...
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July 11th 16 01:49 AM
by Brian Whatcott Go to last post
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Adventure Air Kit for Sale by Bruce A. Frank
Have a friend who has decided that he hasn't time to build this...he has a modified Wag Aero 2+2 Sportsman with the Ford engine which he has decided to put on floats rather than build this hull type amphib. Note that this price includes the engine AND the PSRU. ======================= FOR...
December 12th 16 04:10 AM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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