Jim, you have an article on a design for a strobe on your website. I've gone to Mouser to get the parts, but about half of them are invalid. Is it possible that you could do an update on that article, or maybe just an updated parts list? -- This is by far the hardest lesson about freedom....

I have seen a completed Quickie for sale that no one will touch. The word is that since it was never painted, there is no way to know how much sunlight (UV) the fiberglass has been exposed to and no way to test the strength. On the same subject, has anyone seen a Quickie with one of the new twins...

If you've used metal strapping to build a jig would you please e-mail me? Thanks, Mike

okay, got pounds per Square Inch and elongation differences and the failure sequence in my noodle. For simplicity, let's use 120,000 and 80,000 psi numbers. So if the 120,000 # piece is .667 square inches and the 80,000# piece is 1.0 square inch,,,are the elongations the same??? Thanks, Dick

Bought a built experimental powered glider and All I have is a bill of sale from an individual who is not the builder and does not know who he was. No data plate, plans or other documentation with kit number. Is there anyway to satisfy the FAA's chain of ownership requirements ? It only needs a...

To All: Clearly, it is time for certain members of this squad roon to cease such silliness as may be infringing on their ability to slip the surley. One refrain that is a virtual constant from any home-builder Down Under when communicating to the same who happens to be Up Over is an absolute...

In August of '05, Veeduber posted an artical on using a drill press as a lathe. He describes how to chuck a piece of tubing to turn down it's diameter. In that case, the center line of the work ran thru the centerline of the drillpress chuck. Has anyone seen a scheme for chucking a piece that does...

I am rebuilding the wings on my Merlin. My intent was to use the old foam rib cores as templates but they differ from rib to rib, clearly some have been replaced, not to mention some really shoddy workmanship, warped ribs, broken ribs etc. So I search the web for the airfoil type and find that it...

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Hey guys, I've been lurking around here for quite a while to get an education. I'm building a project that could use a little expert guidance. I am making a paintball tank. Not the type that you put air in, but the type that you put people in. :) This is my 2nd tank. I used plywood for the skin of...

I have JPX 320D engine. Has somebody information about this engine (manual scans, or pdf)? What kind of fuel is the best for the engine? Which spark plug is the best for the engine? What kind of a reductor and a propeller is the best?

In AvWeb, there is a story about some of the things going on at Scaled Composites, with some pictures of White Knight 2, and a link back to Scaled's web site, with quite a few good pictures and stories about what has been happening. 4 engines on the wing of White Knight. I did not see any...

I recall a past Kitplanes coverage of a replica P-38 aircraft. The designer/builder used foam cored plywood strips to build at least the pilots nacelle,pics were included. Has anyone used this material,and knows where to order it, and rough cost? Thanks, JHG

I'm repainting a fiberglass airplane. Sanding the wings, once removed from the plane is a fairly easy chore, however sanding the underside of the fuselage and strakes is going to be a major chore. A body shop near the airport has a soda blaster that they will let me use. I've heard of folks using...

Howdy all, Trying to find parts for Champion Plug Cleaner,sandblaster, made by OILJAK inc. just need the rubber babybuggybumpeers, and a hold-down ring. Tried googlin. Thomas register, A S & S used to show them a few years back--but not now.. If anyone has a spare 14 mm, I could use it.. Thanx...

Simply put, how do you go about practicing for cross country flights, radio comm, etc from the comfort of your own home?

I know I have a reference that gives guidelines on the appropriate ratio(s) to taper plywood reinforcements (on wooden spars and the like) to avoid stress concenrations, but I can't put my hands on it. Can someone either point me to an on-line resource or go over the relevant guidelines? My...

Hello again, These examples are what I wanted when I posted to this group. I want a sense of accomplishment. An awakening of adventure. A safe and affordable aircraft to build. That is why I went with Vans. There are three of us that work on aircraft all day in our work lives. Inside the three of...

Hi, I'm an mexican student. I'm studing avition's mechanic and i'l like if somebody may sent to me the engine Lyncoming O-360-C1F Overhaul Manual . Thanks Alexx G=F3mez Los Mochis, SInaloa, M=E9xico

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