Folks - I'd like to remove my plugs and see how they look. Externally, they look like they may be rusted in place - don't know for sure, havn't tried to undo one. Any suggestions on how to approach the possibility they may be rusted in place? Lots of penetrating oil? - Mike

I really like the idea of building one of these. I'm in the dreaming stage right now.My brother was telling me he thought it would cost $10,000 to build one and I'm wanting some idea of the cost. I can do all the work; machining, welding, electical. I have a complete machine shop I can use and have...

There are those who say a dope-like sheen can be obtained with Polytone if it is buffed and polished. Others say this is not the case. No amount of rubbing will make it shine. I would love to hear from anyone who has obtained a nice sheen from Polytone and learn what techniques were used. I am...

Okay, so I finally got some time here to post the pics from Oshkosh 2003. Got a couple of good ones from the Rec.Aviation party that we hosted at our campsite in the North 40... See 'em at http://www.alexisparkinn.com/oshkosh_2003.htm Look closely, and you'll see pix of Ron & Margy getting...

I want to describe a clever generator here, and hear what you people think of this idea. To begin, you should understand that a large coil placed high in the Earth's magnetic field is capable of creating very high voltage. As the lines of magnetic flux travel out from one pole toward the other,...

In article , Dave Hyde writes: I started the engine in my RV-4 for the first time this afternoon. Everything went according to plan except for a few instrumentation glitches. It's a pretty awesome feeling to fuel it and see no leaks, to crank...

Preferably on the west coast. Gotta friend who wants to buy one. -John *You are nothing until you have flown a Douglas, Lockheed, Grumman or North American*

glad to have you back!! How about telling us about what you're building or do you have any advice for those that are building? John No advice, still working on my first plane. I have a little writeup at http://www.hillfamily.org/david/aviation/Epps1924 about Ben Epps, Sr. and the...

Snark from New Zealand by Bill Barber Suzuki G13 http://www.sdsefi.com/air3.html There are about 4 flying but it was to go into production in Pembroke England. Did the buisness go belly up? Thanks Roland

Just letting you know about a yahoo group that is interested in using diesel. engines in Planes and Gyros. Some Planes already exist and are using diesel car engines. Like Dieselis/ Isuzu cast iron block going into production. Same engineer with a different plane using a 1.4ltr Citroen Jodel using...

A photo essay of my visit to the Experimental Aircraft Association AirVenture Museum has been posted at http://newenglandmodelengineeringsociety.org/EAA%20Museum%2008_2003/1.htm Errol Groff Instructor, Machine Tool Department H.H. Ellis Tech 613 Upper Maple Street

I'm looking at one here and wonder if it's not been caused by shimmying. I just overhauled the shimmy dampener, which was dead. Thanks.

What has happened to taper pins? I need two AN386-3-9A pins to tie a universal joint to a one inch torque tube. AS&S says that I've got to buy 5 at 17.50(USD) each. Can anyone recommend a source that actually wants to sell them at a reasonable price? -- ----Because I...

I don't remember ever meeting my Great Uncle Al. I may have, but I don't remember it. My Uncle John has collected a bunch of family history stuff and this letter is in the collection. Al was born in 1899 and this was written late in his life. I thought that some here might find...

Asking a question and taking this thread off on a tangent: Been thinking about using some Spectra for rudder cables. Other than the obvious poor heat tolerance, which shouldn't be a factor in my case for rudder cables, what other problems, ecpected or unexpected, might I encounter if I were to...

Flight/Maintenance/Repair manuals and parts katalogs FS: B-25 Mitchell/PBJ-1 1944/51 Structural repair instructions handbook. 155 illustrated pages contains virtualy all the parts and structural draws for B-25/PBJ-1 bomber. Printed(155A4 pages)-reprint or CD ROM version available T6-G...

Folks - First time use of a handheld around my Tcraft. Flipped the prop and turned on the handheld (using an external ant. mounted below my feet) and the magneto noise became very apparent. My instructor/A&P immediately advised that I get a shielded harness and plugs, which would run about $300....

FAA requires hi-performance endorsment for 200+ engines. Is that requirement only for certified planes? One CFI indicated that it is not required for experimentals.

The report of my visit to two east coast glider clubs in now on the Apis web site. www.apisgliders.com I had two very nice visits. Robert Mudd Apis Sailplanes Inc.

In today's Houston Chronicle there is an article about a company (NCI Building Systems) that is selling metal buildings that you can assemble yourself. They say that the labor saving will be between 3,500-4000 dollars. Check them out via Google. They have stock buildings or you can set down with a...