Has anyone experienced any issues with the larger props (72-84 inch) as far as the components holding up, or hubs . Any related issues as well. Thanks and be...
Aluminum is such a great conductor that it won't tollerate hot spots- if the oil is 200 deg. then the whole case will be 200 deg. thats why they don't build...
The best cam for a flying Volkswagen is that rare (and therefore EXPENSIVE creature), cam from a Volkswagen Pick-up. ... While the VW pick-up IS relatively...
Good day to all, Thanks to all for the many varied opinions.Being a free thinker myself,I find this group to be very inspiring in continuing to learn and...
Bill, I attach my prop so that when the engine quits, the prop is horizontal. I've got a starter, so I don't have to hand-prop. Some will mount the prop so...
This is probably a dumb question, but I was wondering if the engine in the new bug can be converted for aircraft. I haven't seen one and no nothing about them,...
... The range of engines in a New Beetle or a Golf, Audi A3, etc are no better and no worse for a conversion than any other modern "cooking motor". They tend...
... Dear Gil (and the Group), As a general rule anything can be converted into anything else so long as an unlimited amount of money is available. But it is...
As always, your replies are always very informative, thank you for sharing your knowledge and in sites. The part that got my attention was the fact that the...
... Not true at all, Gil. It's just that you aren't looking at all the 50-70 hp two stroke engines that are used by the majority of ultralight aircraft....
... But I think that Cub style surfaces are almost too heavy to flutter but at some speed they may. But control surfaces that are relatively light, the...
a bit off topic...but might explain the EAA's attitude...They may have a direct line to Home Land Security...?? A buddy of mine has a King Air 200 in his...
There are probably many nice two stroke engines use today. I must admit I never even considered a two stroke.My last experience with a two stroke was in 1970...
... Dear Charlie (and the Group), Based on personal experience I've got a hunch a lot of guys don't understand the difference between the mass of a control...
For those of you following the 601 aileron flutter story. Some of the builders a going ahead and installing mass balance. In simple terms the way I...
trying to bail my self out of mis information....:-) here is a quote that supports some of it...Herb Under LASP, commercial airline security procedures would...
I must respectfully disagree with the conclusion by Mr. Hoover in the ending paragraph of his otherwise well reasoned posting: "Since the key to powered flight...
Though aluminum is a good conductor of heat, that property has nothing whatsoever to do with why few automobile bodies are built of it. The reasons are...
... Some stats from the March edition of SAE's Automotive Engineering: In 2009, 22.3% of vehicles had an aluminum hood. Aluminum accounted for an average of...
... And I would do the same with regard to Mr. Sciortino if I figured it would do any good. But I won't since it's obvious he's already got all the answers. ...
Over $20,000 for a new Rotax 912. It has become the price of Lyco and Cont certified engines now. About the only thing I can see going for these is the few...
If you go to the larger EAA airshows like at Lakeland SNF, you readily come away with the impression that EAA does not support homebuilders at all. It is now...
This group is the perfect example of a grassroots organization. I was asked to join a local EAA chapter until they found out I was buiding a VP. They are into...
[quote] This group (AirVW) is the perfect example of a grassroots
organization. I was asked to join a local EAA chapter until they found out I
was buiding a...
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