> "orma" writes:
> As far as I know all VOR antenna are V pole antenna. I think that
> the V is significant, though I'm not qualified in Radio electronics.
> All of the antenna sold by the verious aviation suppliers seem to
> be of that shape.
The V shape of the nav dipole antenna is one
A certain line of Spam Cans uses a 1/4" aluminum tube
running the full length of the wing, then attaches the pitot
tube at the outer end of the wing with a short length of
Tygon(tm) or similar hose. No propwash, landing gear,
blanking in a slip, etc. concerns at all.
Simply remove th
> "Ronald Metcalf" writes:
> The AS504x airfoil sections appear to be a big improvement
> over the RAF48.
> I am interested in the strange "tuck" underneath the trailing
> edge - the last few mm seem to droop down leaving a
> concave area right at the back (underneath).
FWIW, the old Maloof c/
> "Jim Faughn" writes:
> I've wondered why Jeanette wasn't interested in the possible
> sale/transfer or whatever you would want to call it, of the
> business. --(snip)--
> can make the assumption that the profit in the worst case
> is in the range of $20-30,000. Next figure this is her retiremen
> "Mark Jones" writes:
> Today I received a RAC trim system from AS&S and it
> did not include the LED position indicator as they represent
> that it does. I ordered the T4-5 model and when I received it,
> the instructions states that the T4-5 servo has no compatible
> position indicator. The AS
> "Stephen Jacobs" writes:
> I prefer airplane engines for one reason only - they windmill -
> VW's don't, they stop dead if there is a second's interruption
> in the fuel. I presume that Corvair engines also don't windmill
> (if they do please let me know).
Steve, why do you want the dead eng
> "Mark Jones" writes:
> .
> I think I will install a fake tail wheel (like an inline skate
> wheel) on the back with a swivel.
Not as silly an idea as it may seem. Virtually all American
Yankees and Grumman Trainers have skid marks on their
plastic tailcones caused by hitting and dra
> "Dan Heath" writes:
> No, but you need to use expansion springs. The compression
> springs are way too stiff, ask me how I know. Also, use springs,
> don't set it up with a direct connect. AS sells a nice compression
> spring set.
The compression springs offer intrinsic safety against a broke
> "Stephen Jacobs" writes:
> What the hell is a Harmon Rocket II?
A derivitive of a Van's RV-4, the Harmon Rocket has a honkin'
big Lycoming IO-540 ( 300+ hp) engine and constant speed
prop on the nose. The "II" comes from a slight widening and
lengthening of the standard Harmon Rocket
> Eric J Pitts writes:
> Here is one more to look at, it is a Solar T-62 Turbine.
> The BD5T is using this engine, look at www.bd-micro.com
> can get up to 150hp.
> Power Rating (Sea Level) 95 SHP @ 6,000 RPM
> Fuel Consumption (Max Power) 108 lbs./hr.
> Weight 75 lbs.> Length 27 i
> "Serge F. Vidal" writes:
> On ZS-WEC, my KR2, I converted all the automotive
> size instruments into aircraft size (2.25 inches) instruments.
>
> All I had to do was to make square flanges of the correct
> size out of aluminium 2.8mm sheets (I dreamt of a thicker,
> plastic sheet, without findi
> "Mark Langford" writes:
> I don't like Paypal much myself, but I've managed to
> overcome it. It's especially nice when people send
> money TO you!
I'll be proud to make a contribution to the KR-Net.
This has been the most valuable to =me= of the
several email-lists I belong to and I've
> "Mark Jones" writes:
> Here is a replacement lexan canopy which just
> might fit the bill.
> The stronger (thicker ones) are out there.
> http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXBMP8&P=7
This "canopy" looks perfect for the tip light lenses.
==Many Thanks !!== for the point
> "Dana Overall" writes:
> I would also encourgage anyone interested to go to the
> following website:
http://home.hiwaay.net/~sbuc/tvrvbg/_borders/IFR%20equipment.pdf
That has the answer, thank you !
"...none of the equipment... is required to be [ TSO'd ]..."
We =can= use the less ex
>> intrepid...@juno.com concluded:
>> We =can= use the less expensive non-TSO'd ground
>> based (ADF/VOR/LOC/GS) avionics with impunity.
> "Dana Overall" previously wrote:
> Now the nuts and bolts.(FAA Advisory Circular 20-138)
>
> "Dana Overall
> "Dana Overall" writes:
> The IFR equipment install must be TSO'd equipment to
> legally use the system but supporting equipment such as
> airspeed, altimeter, and so on, do not have to be TSO'd.
This is a common impression, that avionics must be TSO'd.
But which FAR, by number please, requi
Prior to seeing the pop-rivet approach, my own plan
was to use a pair of #8-32 or #10-32 truss head phillips
machine screws. A tiny hole was to be bored down through
the head and shank of the bolt, and the threads would have
helped grip the tubing. Self-locking fiber nut and washers,
Hi, Tim ...
If no one has beaten me to these gear assemblies,
I'd like to buy them.
Thanks!
a r t
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