http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/us/AP-Gliders-NTSB.html?_r=1&scp=7&sq=aviation&st=nyt&oref=slogin In case the link doesn't work, the gist is that the NSTB is...
... I read the NYT article somewhat differently. It says: "Gliders and other aircraft without engine-driven electrical systems are exempt from a rule the...
... ...I could see that too. Of course, they could change both parts, as well - I've heard rumor that certain security folks have been very uncomfortable with...
... profits the disseminator at the expense of the original plans producer. Here it seems more like an explanation of the plans rather than a theft of them....
Hi Guys Just got Microsoft Flight Simulator X. Now I get to fly every night ...well...kinda. I remember a while ago talk about putting a flybaby program on one...
Hi all, new to the list here. I have the FS2004 (FS9) Fly Baby versions on FSX and they fly just fine except I only have one gauge showing on the panel. RPM...
Can someone with the latest verson of FS tell me if it can be run okay with the MS-XP operating system? Ebay has some attractive prices on FS-X flight sims but...
... It's been (literally) years since I dealt with building MSFS models, but a quick bit of research indicates a promising approach to fixing the gauge...
Hi Bob, I guess I didn't communicate very well. . . "I am affiliated with a group that has done this with the approval of the plans owner. That settled the...
Hi Bob, I guess I didn't communicate very well. . . "I am affiliated with a group that has done this with the approval of the plans owner. That settled the...
... Dear Jim (and the Group) I agree. And said as much in my message ("This situation should never be a problem with this particular Group...") But there...
Tried changing the panel.cfg file a couple of ways with no results in FSX. I should note that I'm running Vista also and when the sim loads there are three...
FSX should work on XP systems with SP2 installed. It does show on the box as compatible. I have two laptops but they both Vista so I can't really tell you...
Ron Thanks for the Info! Hey Corrie you might be correct about it being easier just to finish the airplane! When It comes to moving files around I am IFR/no...
Anybody want to trade A-65 cylinder and pistons for C-85 cylinders and pistons? I have A-65 that I got with my flyBaby and the cylinders are for a c-85...
Scott, If you have C-85 connecting rods they will fit your A-65. I am running a set of C-85 rods in my A-65. Drew Fly Baby Mk 1a CF-UFL "Stringbag" 8:^) ...
As a prospective future fly baby builder, I was relieved to read this report. Your opinions on the matter further restore the warm fuzzy feeling about the...
... I wrote this a bit hastily last night, and got this a bit wrong. The Finnish testing verified the structure to 6 Gs without deformation, as part of...
Ron, On our old FB I would occasionally get a little inverted and transition from a load on the bottom wires to the top wires. With the standard cable ...
... Steve, I hadn't thought of this, but I think you nailed it. Everyone's landing wires (on top of the wing) slack off a bit in-flight...if there's a sudden ...
Hi all, I need some advice on the covering of my flybaby the dope and paint is brittle but the dacron tests good. the buildup dope is super shield primer...
If the fabric is ok, try using clear packing tape to remove the paint. Rub about 1 foot of tape onto the surface, and experiment with removing the tape along...
Hello Ron Thought I would let you know that I have finally received my Fly Baby Manuel after 5 1/2 months. You may want to let people on the forum how long it...
Hi Fred, Are you in NW Iowa or did you just get the project from there? I'm in central Iowa and overhauling a FB from north central Iowa that hasn't flown in...