Does anyone know the size of the ports on the fuel valve used in the J-3? I need to get a field approval to substitute a no longer available shut off valve in another aircraft. If the openings are 1/4 NPT I think I could use that valve. Thanks Paul

I've been reading some of the FAA documents and am sort of confused about something. I don't see any requirements for a pilots license when applying for registration and such for a homebuilt. is it implied that you already have a license or is none required? I see talk about reserving your N...

VOX - - Voice-Operated Xmitter (ie, transmitter) - - is often favored among those who dangle under the wings they fly. The Maxon PTT/VOX model CA-1482A, which is known to work with most Icom and Yaesu HT's, is presently being offered for $3.50 as new-surplus by All Electronics...

The local EAA chapter has a lathe, drillpress, milling machine, etc set up in the back of the chapter house. As far as I can tell, the lathe hasn't been used in a while. When I asked, someone rightly replied they were concerned someone might hurt themselves using the lathe. Having had some training...

Just got my tax refund and want to get a new headset. I like Telex and am trying to decide between the Stratus and the 4105. Is the performance of the Stratus worth the extra $300? Thanks

Just read the kitplanes article on electronic ignitions. Is anyone here flying with an e-mag p-mag combo that would like to share their experience. Does it really make more power and any service or instalation problems. Thanks Drew

Hi all, I'm travelling to the US from the UK in a couple of weeks time in an attempt to buy an Eagle. Although I can do a preliminary inspection, I would feel far happier having either an Eagle experienced engineer or an existing Eagle owner to help inspect the prospective aircraft. If an...

Hello everyone, I'd like to introduce myself to the group since I'll probably be around here for a while. I've been lurking for the last several months. My name is Don, and I'm a retired electrical engineer / business owner from Austin, TX. I soloed a Cessna 150 in 1973, and took my check...

On 2/23/2006 2:54 PM, Robert M. Gary wrote: Please do not use rec.aviation.* newsgroups for this. Please use alt.conspiracy My original post was named "The Impossibility of Flying Heavy Aircraft...

Hi all.I'm looking for the Installation Manual or pinouts of the King KN73 glideslope receiver. I want to hook it up to the KX-170B that I have in the plane. Does anyone know how these two should interface? Thanks Jarand

Has anyone seen this IMAX movie? http://www.fighterpilotfilm.com/ Fighter Pilot: Operation Red Flag http://www.imax.com/minnesota/films/fighterpilot.htm It's playing at the Minnesota Zoo's IMAX Theatre Montblack

Just coincidence, of course, but since the spar wars started I have sure had some amazing luck! I've won a dozen multi-megabuck lotteries, been named sole beneficiary of several unknown dead guys, and seems like the national bank of africa just won't be able to stand if I don't help them recover a...

Hello A young friend of mine is in the process of restoring an EAA Biplane , last weekend we started working on his new engine mount , he started to discuss the fact that he is installing his VHF Com. antenna inside the fuselage , this experimental is the older tube and fabric design , cockpit is...

How is a shunt determined for a digital volt meter to determine amp? Can a voltmeter that is using the measured voltage for its own power be set up on a shunt to measure amps? Charlie

How long can one expect conical engine mounts to last? Is there a rule of thumb as to when they should be changed? Gene

Just wondering what the general consensus is on the best method of welding 4130 tube structures. Advantages / disadvantages of each considering I will be building in an attached garage, in a residential subdivision, and will be limited to a 110AC/ 20 amp service? Is an off-the-shelf MIG unit like...

How are "normal" airplane engines tuned to run at a lower rpm? What changes would have to be made to an automotive engine to shift the power band down accordingly?

1. I love the people who say they can buy an Aircraft Engine for some small amount of money and bolt it on and go flying. What they mean is that after decades of search they managed to flam some widow out of an engine for a tenth market price, they bought some oddball no one wants, or they have an...

How about this puppy http://www.wfaa.com/sharedcontent/VideoPlayer/videoPlayer.php?vidId=51023&ca

I'm new to this site,has there been any discussion about the Cub Major as a LSA? Thanks, J.G.