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  1. I'm alive because of a helmet. Also, I recently...

    I'm alive because of a helmet. Also, I recently watched a glider roll into the wing of a parked aircraft. It shattered the canopy and came very close to causing a serious head injury. Our hobby is...
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    How would you convince the FAA that you need to...

    How would you convince the FAA that you need to fly to other airports as part of your R&D? You might get more freedom in the Market Survey category. Presumably, you might be able to fly to other...
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    Poll: As a pilot, I hope the FAA provides Airventure...

    As a pilot, I hope the FAA provides Airventure services for free. That is clearly in the best interest of aviation.

    As a citizen, who is concerned about the deficit and economy, I want the...
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    After browsing the thread, there seems to be a...

    After browsing the thread, there seems to be a consensus that helmets are ok for "risky" types of flying, such as crop dusting, aerobatics and off-field landings. The way that I see it, all flying is...
  5. I meant the first generation of "practical"...

    I meant the first generation of "practical" roadable aircraft, if we ever get there. There have been approximately 2,500 documented designs and we are still far from matching the overall utility of a...
  6. Aesthetics are not stopping roadable aircraft....

    Aesthetics are not stopping roadable aircraft. There's no point in making it sexy if you can't first get it to work. I wouldn't expect the first generation of practical roadable airplanes to be...
  7. I agree that it was foolish to aggressively...

    I agree that it was foolish to aggressively market such ambitious plans, after so many delays with the Transition. I’m not sure what they were thinking. That said, they aren’t the only aircraft...
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    Cirrus has been a major customer, and partner,...

    Cirrus has been a major customer, and partner, with EAA for many years. Do they sometimes get special treatment? Of course! I'm not complaining because they help support our organization!

    As a...
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    The FAA has probably done legal interpretations...

    The FAA has probably done legal interpretations for this exact scenario before. You can search for previous legal interpretations and opinions here:...
  10. Ron and Rick, were you able to register your...

    Ron and Rick, were you able to register your DiBlasi scooters? The factory never gave me a clear answer.

    My neighbor has a CT-70. It rides rather nicely and it is great around the airport but I'm...
  11. A few years ago, a Cessna 182 burned up when a...

    A few years ago, a Cessna 182 burned up when a Weed Wacker tipped over and spilled fuel. Luckily, it happened during taxi so the pilot was able to jump out! People often forget that batteries can be...
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    Soaring pilots are experts at landing out and I...

    Soaring pilots are experts at landing out and I know several competitive soaring pilots who have made 100+ land outs. Generally speaking, the soaring community teaches that "you can't get hurt in...
  13. Bob, I just visited your builder log. It looks...

    Bob, I just visited your builder log. It looks like you are just about ready to fly! Will we see your airplane at Airventure this year?

    Unfortunately, “moped” is not defined or recognized at the...
  14. Thread: UAVs

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    I used to work with UAVs for a living and their...

    I used to work with UAVs for a living and their regulated use in the United States is at least a decade over due. Immediately after hurricane Katrina, a handful of UAV companies were on site and...
  15. Hi Daniel, This is how I get around: ...

    Hi Daniel,

    This is how I get around:


    http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=z01s9u6OQfY

    Unfortunately, the US does not have a uniform code for electric bicycles and...
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    A conventional airplane might cost less money to...

    A conventional airplane might cost less money to build but a solar powered design may cost less to operate. Which one is cheaper? A conventional airplane might win a pylon race but a roadable design...
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    PA-32/34 Motorcycle and Loading System

    Load and secure a motorcycle inside your Piper PA-32/34 airplane. Flying to riding in two minutes. Ground transportation solved!

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    This is a nearly new 225cc custom aviation...
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    Have you thought about using airplanes and...

    Have you thought about using airplanes and motorcycles together? www.MotorcyclePilot.com
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    Today's "high-performance" airplanes are like old...

    Today's "high-performance" airplanes are like old fashioned muscle cars... old fashioned airframes (1930's technology) with big engines. They are typically very draggy and don't need speed brakes for...
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    We use the engine and frame from a lightweight...

    We use the engine and frame from a lightweight 225cc Yamaha (238 pounds dry) and do a lot of work to make it even lighter (220 pounds). It's a great fit... light enought to carry in many airplanes......
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    That's a great point Ron. I meant older (172) vs...

    That's a great point Ron. I meant older (172) vs newer (SR-22) aircraft designs. It certainly is true that a given aircraft model tends to gain weight over time. We're working on an STC for the...
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    Hi Todd, how is your fuselage coming together? I...

    Hi Todd, how is your fuselage coming together? I must say, one important element in any new technologies is adopters. We've been fortunate to find a handful of awesome folks willing to try things...
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    Actually, we did a lot of safety analysis and I...

    Actually, we did a lot of safety analysis and I was very surprised to learn that airplanes and motorcycles have nearly identical fatality rates on an hourly basis. The old saying that, "The most...
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    I love the term useful load... I think a...

    I love the term useful load... I think a motorcycle is very useful :) But more seriously, we found that some 90% of all personal flights were conducted in 4-place airplanes with at least two empty...
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    There are around a dozen roadable aircraft flying...

    There are around a dozen roadable aircraft flying today and I think we're overdue for a contest. Participants can carry FAI data loggers, just as they do in sailplanes. This will allow comparison of...
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