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Master contactor question by
rich[_2_]
My homebuilt's master contactor is going bad. Sometimes when I turn it
on it doesn't make connection. It's got 1700 hours on it, so I'd just
as soon replace it. But the way the builder wired it, he's has
positive power from the battery going through the master switch to the
small terminal on the...
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Folding wing for Ercoupes? by
Montblack
Fix the high cost High Cost of Sportplanes
"Any mass produced successful sport aircraft today ought to have
folding wings, whether it's trailered or if it goes in a community
hanger. There is a folding wing mod for the venerable Ercoupe (it's
STC'd or their equivalent in Canada, I'm not sure...
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Is anyone out there designing a scale PBY Catalina? by
Tom Osmundson
I was wondering if anyone else was designing (or maybe even progressed
to building) a homebuilt aircraft based on the PBY Catalina? The
reason I ask is that I have been thinking of designing one for some
time. Now that I have 1 year to go before finishing my BS in ME, I
have decided to begin...
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Diesel engine by
Bryan
Has anyone been able to find the weight on the VW V10 diesel engine? This
engine produces 550 lb/ft of torque at 2000 rpm and 310 hp at 3750 rpm.
Sounds like a great candidate for aircraft to me.
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Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
Checked by AVG anti-virus system...
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LED tail strobe by
Jeff Peterson
I am building an LED tail light for my Lancair 360. It uses 6 ea 5
watt luxeon LEDs. I can strobe 1 amp through each of these which
should give enough light to satisfy the FAA regs. Runs surprisingly
cool. I have posted photos he
http://w1.lancair.net/pix/album01\
Its not quite finished,...
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Predator crashed by
Morgans
I read in Avweb that a predator crashed, recently.
Anyone wanna make a bet, that it's Rotax puked? g
Sorry, everyone. I couldn't pass up the opportunity! :-)
--
Jim in NC
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Marking sheetmetal by
Michael Horowitz
I want to mark sheetmetal for bending.
Can't use a scribe because I'll weaken the metal.
Magic Marker is too thick.
Pencil doesn't show.
What do you use? - Mike
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Sealant for polyethylene fuel tank? by
Rob Turk
I'm looking for a sealant or kit to seal brass NPT inserts into a
polyethylene tank. This is a Kitfox header tank that has developed a leak at
one of the inserts. I'm probably going to use Mogas that has ethanol
additives. Any hints, tips, thoughts?
Thanks,
Rob
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Oshkosh Housing??? by
RST Engineering
As most of you know, after a fairly long 33 year attendance record at The
Show, Gail and I decided that we could only afford one long trip last year
and we had a "must do" radio show gig in Anchorage last July.
Montblack got my dorm reservations and I just flat forgot to re-register for
this...
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February 5th 05 08:04 AM
by Jim351
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Your Chance to Design a Fly-In by
Jay Honeck
Okay, so I've been "volunteered" to be on the board of directors of the
biggest fly-in event in Iowa City's history, the Eastern Iowa Big Kids Toy
Show, scheduled for May 20 - 21, 2006.
See us at www.BigKidToyShow.com (Yes, they made me wear a -- *sob* -- TIE
for the photos... It was awful! ...
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Fix the high cost [Was:] High Cost of Sportplanes by
Evan Carew
Anyone in the fiberglass / aluminum sheet metal industry ( or other
successful enthusiasts ) interested in contributing to some
experimentation. If you are interested, and willing to have the results
released to the public, I think we could make a real contribution to
this debate & perhaps offer...
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Aircraft certification questions. by
psyshrike
Howdy,
How does FAA type certification relate to intellectual property
rights? For example: everything in an O-235 has been out of patent for
years now. Same with old aircraft designs. Is there any reason why
somebody couldn't tool up and start ripping out O-235s, and selling
them new?
I ask...
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Sport Pilot cuts off special issuance at the knees by
Juan~--~Jimenez
From the Sport Pilot final rule:
"The FAA has reconsidered the circumstances in which a current and valid
U.S.
driver's license should be allowed in lieu of a valid airman medical
certificate and has
made substantive revisions to the medical provisions in the final rule.
These revisions are
based...
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Simpy One of Many Stories of a Time Not So Long Ago by
Badwater Bill
You guys have written some cool stories in a thread above. Here's one
I wrote tonight. Here's fictional story number #69a.
It's not polished. It's just a draft. Some of you might like it. Some
of you might identify with it. But, most of all, I hope you enjoy it
because I hope it puts you there....
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Doug Fir vs: Sitka Spruce by
Lou Parker
Can anyone tell me the truth? When I read articles about the
difference between the two woods, the information says that fir is 23%
stronger than spruce. When I talk to people they say only 10%. Anyone
got a handle on this?
Lou
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Air compressor question by
Frederick Wilson
I am still working on home remodel so it will be some time before the
airplane gets started. I am pretty darn convinced that I am going to do an
all wood and fabric airplane. More than likely, the Fisher Tiger Moth.
Anyway, I have come to the point in my home remodel that I am going to need
an air...
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am I loser? by
Frederick Wilson
Well folks I am struggling here. I know what I want to build but I am having
trouble justifing starting the project. This is what I have going on. New
baby coming in January (I'm excited). Trying to complete the new master
bedroom (Make room for new baby). Going to school. And am a national...
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August 28th 03 11:22 AM
by Corrie
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KitPlanes - Home Page by Ron Wanttaja by
RobertR237
Hey Ron,
Ok, now that I am infamous, where are the riches you promised.
Just got my September issue of KitPlanes and saw the story on Building a Home
Page. Great article and I was pleased to see my Web Page in the composite shot
at the beginning of the article. I was really surprised to see a...
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