I bought a Jodel an old F11 built in 65 with 1200 hrs on it, from what I have seen so far it looks good, rugged built. Needs lots of tinkering, has bolts and screws sticking out everywhere but we'll fix that, O290 lycoming really wants a variable pitch prop, allready has a Manifold presure...

INVITATION International Dutch Homebuilders Fly-in 7-8-9 may 2010 Midden Zeeland (EHMZ) http://www.zeeland-airport.nl/ Holland (1000 meter grass runway)

Captain Wubba wrote: Hello. I am currently evaluating engine choices for a possible sport plane purchase. I'm a CFI, and have plenty of experience with planes powered by Lycomings and Continentals, but never have flown one powered by a Rotax. Specifically I am looking for information on...

Got a new mini video camera for Christmas, had to build a new mount to fit it on the Fly Baby: http://www.bowersflybaby.com/pix/Pipper_burns.wmv Ron Wanttaja

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I need to clean some of these wing spar angle extrusions out of the shop: http://www.hpaircraft.com/supp_dwgs/hp-11/Alcoa_die_167762.pdf Material: 7075-T6 aluminum Originally made for HP-11 kit sailplanes. Perfect for making riveted C-section or I-beam wing spars.

Whew! SEVEN new additions to the Rogue's Gallery! Check THESE out: - Don Parson's stunning Fairchild F-24, from Creve Coeur, Missouri - Steven Barnes' terrific Cherokee 180, from Springfield, IL - Michelle P's pretty Maule M-7-235B - Tony Robert's wonderful Skyhawk, from British Columbia,...

Van's used to sell straight restrictor fittings, an AN416-4 nipple to 1/8 pipe fitting filled and drilled with a teeny little opening. They don't seem to carry the straight ones anymore, and that's what I need. Neither does Wicks. Anyone know where to find 'em? Before someone says, "Make yer...

During some hangar flying, the question was raised if there were any potential LSA (light sport aircraft: max level speed 115 knots, VS0 39 knots, max weight 1,232 lbs., limited to 2 seats, etc.) with approach speeds equal to or above 55 knots. I couldn't come up with any, but I thought...

Hi all, I'm trying to put together some kind of plan to increase our EAA chapter membership. To that end, I would like to pick everyone's brains for their favorite big screen movie that involves airplanes, either main to the plot or of any background significance. Examples would be like "Flying...

Does anyone have the spreadsheet referenced in the December 2006 Sport Aviation? Thanks.

On 7 Nov 2006 18:39:26 -0800, "DonMorrisey" wrote: Hey Everyone. I am looking for a good quality insulating material for my firewall. I am interested in something that will effectively block sound and heat. I've looked at what Spruce and Wicks has available but I'm...

I need a Rotax 503 with holes for a gear box .Let me know if you have one George

Hi all, I'm want to replace the windows in my airplane and want to make my own. I've got an oven, piece of plexiglas and the old window. Are there any good websites with information on how to do this without killing myself? Thanks

Anyone tried a K&N oil filter on their Lycoming yet? Was thumbing thru the latest Summit Racing catalog. Saw K&N oil filter on p 133, lower right. A lot of us are using K&N air filters already. On the oil, they claim 10-micron filtration, which, according to Light Planes Maintenance, is the...

Hi, Where can I buy materials, online or at some nationwide USA store, to make helium balloons? I guess that would be a can of helium and some balloons? I just want to make a few now, and then a few at regular intervals indefinitely. I really appreciate any help.

Hi guys, I'm seeking a little advice from you Las Vegas locals. I'm going to be traveling to Las Vegas, from Illinois, this August and want to fly my Quickie Q-200. I have been there before, but not in the dead of summer. What can I expect? We're going to be there about four days. Is it...

Does anyone know where to find the dimensions of the ribs or struts in the wing?

Take a look at this: http://www.electronista.com/articles/07/12/19/stanford.nanowire.battery/ OK, it's just a laboratory development and needs to work it's way through all the R&D to become an actual product. But, an order of magnetude improvement? WOW! Of course, as many 'negative experts'...

Rather than post my annual Oshkosh report directly to the news group I decided to place it on my Apis web site. Not to get you to look at the site but because there are pictures and hyperlinks this year and my limited time and computer skills allow me to use this method without problem. go to...