I wonder if you guys can answer a question about aircraft adhesive and techinques. I am considering the option of gluing aircraft plywood to a aluminum tube fuselage structure. After reading about properties of adhesives to perhaps accomplish this effort I stumbled upon T88. If I used such an...

On Feb 1, 3:54*am, Stealth Pilot wrote: I believe that the original poster has a problem but is off on the wrong track trying to solve the problem. I may be off on the wrong track, but don't have a problem with 'draggers, in general, or particular. Just have the...

On Tue, 22 Dec 2009 09:01:06 -0800, Mark Hansen wrote: In what country are you training? America where else? The more I learn about building airplanes, the less I want to buy something sealed in fiberglass, or covered in sheet metal 30 yrs. ago. Mark, one who wired and plumbed his own house.

I was watching a Nat Geo show on the Horton flying wing. Have there been any experiment flying wings built? I found this: http://www.milkandcookies.com/link/66267/detail/ Karl

Marchetti Sportster... .. . . Are there any tricks to bleed the brakes on this homebuilt? Four master cylinders, one on each pedal, running to two 'T's, where a single tube continues to each wing. Thinking of using a vacumn pump, to pull the fluid down to the caliper. Also, can anyone...

Dear VDubber & any & all others, A friend of mine is contemplating seriously building a Double Eagle & has spotted what I think is a 2100cc transporter engine--it's in a van, has 2 carbs, & I have not seen it, nor do I know how to distinguish between the various models & sizes--I have Finch's...

I have a friend with a Ercoupe whose steering knuckle/assembly has been worn to where it is too sloppy. It's about 2.20 inches in diameter and rotates on the nose strut assy. It's what the scissors are attach to. It either needs to be bushed or trued up and add a bearing sleeve to the mating...

Just released information on their new plane. http://cessna.com/news/article.chtml?ID=QPMCcHycS82nH3LYmVotPNMnptBUrfPyQmdJUh6JfkkJNoEMTK Larry Fitzgerald

I have a Zenith CH-300 with a Lyc 0-320. It has an engine mounted fuel pump, and an electric aux pump. I also have a fuel pressure gauge, and a low fuel pressure warning light. Today, for the first time, when I did my pre-flight run-up, the low fuel pressure light came on. When I looked at the fuel...

Hello can someone please clear something up for me about the thrust line I am interested in knowing what changes will happen if? using a pusher type configuration for reference I notice that many longez type aircraft vary a bit where the engine is mounted in reference to the thrust line. few...

So, would I have to be insane to buy a complete BD5-B kit? I still remember the outrageous performance claims when the ads first appeared. What do people use for engines? (I think I can lay my hands on a Czech MiG APU and I have a buddy who is an expert on the Formula Mazda engines). -- Charlie...

I recently installed an EI FP5L fuel flow instrument in my Tri-Pacer. I would notice that at irregular intervals, it would reset it self. I'd catch the green Remaining LED flashing as it does after a power on self test. I could never get it to fail in flight. I pulled and prodded all the...

Anyone know the weight of this Toyota (European) aluminum diesel engine? I've looked, can't fint it. 1.4 D-4D (89 bhp) All-aluminum? Anyone using one of these in an airplane yet? ANY successful auto-diesel conversions in the air?

Drilling a solid crankshaft Has anyone had experience with a solid Lycoming crankshaft modified (drilled) to open oil passages required to control a constant speed prop? I'm asking for a cousin with a friend who knows a guy with an airboat.

Is anyone using Royal Purple Synthetic Oil in their aircraft engine? If so, how do you like it? Are the temps down? How far between oil changes? What engine are you usine it in?

I am thinking about getting a booth at OSH to show off our Digital Readouts (see www.star-techno.com) . I have heard both good and bad things about being a vendor there. Bad: booth costs $2500 for 10x10, Good: tons and tons of people. Does anyone know how many attendees are actually builders, as...

The most recent Sport Aviation has an article on make up hoses. The author states that 'you must use 37 degree fittings' and as is typical, gives no reason why. Is there a reason for this that involves the laws of nature, vs the "laws of the FAA"? -- http://www.ernest.isa-geek.org/ "Ignorance is...

The news reported yesterday or the day before that an experimental ultralight plane (they obviously don't know that there is a difference) crashed in north GA. There were no details beyond this. Anyone have more to add? Harry

Ok.. question for those out there with some hands on experience with the IVO Magnum series electric inflight-adjustable props. What has been your experience with this product.. Any pro's or cons based on your experience... Has the product met your expectations... Where I am coming from: working...

I want to build a teststand where I can test an alternator. I plan on fabricating a test stand for the alternator. I have a variable voltage source capable of driving enough current to 'drive' the field. I have a dummy load to sink the output current. What I need is a variable speed electric...