I have a fuel line check valve between my axillary electric fuel pump and the mechanical one.(I don't know if it is a "bleeder" type..not sure what that means). Anyway I discovered a fuel leak during my pre-flight when I turned on my backup electric fuel pump on my 0200A Continental engine. The...

I'm neither left nor right, but I do admit... it's funny. Subject: L.A.R.K. Program A person wrote a letter to the White House complaining about the treatment of a captive taken during the Afghanistan war. Below is a copy of the response.

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I just started building my wings. Being a wooden aircraft, I have assembled and disembled the wings several times to adjust and fit. I'm getting to the point where I need to keep them from moving, but not quite glue on the covering. I would like to glue on temperary cross bracing with removable...

Hello! I'm reading here for a while now, but today I want to come up with a question that bothered me for a while. I'm not a pilot (but will begin to take flight lessons soon) so this is mostly out of curiosity. I know that all the airplanes that people build by themselves fall into the...

I'm considering building a replica of a 30's glider that was originally built in two halves, like a plastic model, but with pressed plywood halves. Duplicating this has been outside the reach of a homebuilder without some sort of press, and any made since have either been made out of fiberglass or...

I have a 12Gal aux tank that I want to be able to transfer fuel TO and FROM my main tank. For simplicity and lightness, I'd prefer to use a single reversible pump on a single fuel line ... along with a solenoid shutoff valve in series to prevent gravity flow when off. There are cheapo plastic...

The REM37BY is a shorter version of the REM40E. It also apparently runs cooler. Googling around, I see there may be a shorter version of the REM37BY. Doesn't sound correct; I'd expect a different model number. Can anyone verify or counter a 'shorter version' of the REM37BY? Second - again with...

I have just put a new electronic engine monitoring guage on my Falcon. It allows for connection to any fuel sending units for fuel monitoring. I've talked to just a couple of people who have told me that a fuel gauge is undependable. That puzzels me because you can't buy a car without them nor have...

nafod40 wrote: Might be worth a gander, to see what they're saying. Didn't JJ have a write-up in Soaring recently about his Baby Bowlus project? Didn't notice any reference in the thread. Shawn

Found some more instruments to sell in my garage. I'm building an experimental aircraft (Avid Flyer), and I put these on E-Bay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4542680247 Westach Duel EGT Gauge without sensor. 700-1,700 degrees F Cat #2DA2. This NEW IN BOX, Wire...

I just read the thread above on static electricity problems associated with using jerry cans of various compositions. I have a couple questions and comments. First of all, does anyone really know of an accident anywhere? I mean, is there anyone out there in this ng who has ever seen a fire start...

It is time once again to make plans for the Pinckneyville Flyin. When: May 20, 21, and 22, 2005 Whe PJY, Pinckneyville Airport, Pinckneyville, Illinois. It is about 80 miles southeast of St. Louis on the St. Louis sectional chart. 4000 foot lighted north/south runway paved with a short...

how many homebuilts do you think have made the flight from California to Hawaii ? 2003 nm http://groups-beta.google.com/group/rec.aviation.piloting/browse_frm/thread/49c54b2d64a2d2e9/61c40b2b361f0616?q=small+plane+hawaii Here's some food for thought - The Deltahawk Diesel @ 180 hp (according to...

Hey all, I'm starting a homebuilt project (obtained partially completed) and was wondering what kind of price I'm looking at for a Continental A-65 with a couple hundred hours left on it. How about an overtime engine? Thanks, -Tony

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I am looking into a purchase and there is an ultralight for sale in Winnepeg that interests me greatly. I am 1600 miles away in Halifax and getting it here at reasonable cost is an issue. What is the best way to move ultralights, besides flying them. I am not yet fully licensed and even then...

6061,6063,2004,6060 ..ARGHHHH! Question if I may....... On the plans of the Homebuilt I am building it calls for a Boom.. The material requested is 6063-T3 (Which I cannot find anywhere) After much discussion the designer noted that if you cannot get 6063-T3 you can use 6061-T6.. Great .. Until I...

I've lost a Dzus fastener off my cowling. The other fittings have the marking "Dzus 47" on their head. Looking thru my catalogs, I don't see any of the fitting with that designation. Any idea how to cross that designation to something in the catalog? - Mike

I'm leaving for Sun n Fun this AM see you guys there. I'm going to try and touch base with Shirly Pucillo this year. Our booth is 037 and 038 in Paradise City Ultralight area. See ya Chuck S