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    Dark Blue World

    An excellent little known aviation film that deserves far more attention is "Dark Blue World."

    http://www.amazon.com/Dark-Blue-World-Ondrej-Vetchy/dp/B0000648X2/ref=cm_cr-mr-title

    This film...
  2. Thread: Stall Horn

    by Rick Galati
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    Aoa

    AOA systems are popular with many homebuilders, including me. Like many builders, I chose the AOA Sport largely because it does not have a draggy vane or flipper that extends into the airstream and...
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    Go Grizzly

    In the aircraft production environment I worked in, a 12" bench sander is a commonplace tool found in almost every subshop. Mostly because of that experience, I purchased a Grizzly 12" sander for my...
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    Pattern Work in My RV-6A

    My wife shot and I condensed about 30 minutes of raw footage to put together this 5 minute Flip video at my sleepy semi-private airport on a fine September day. She had her hands full trying to...
  5. Among other suppliers, Aircraft Spruce and Wicks...

    Among other suppliers, Aircraft Spruce and Wicks will happily sell you a document holder.

    http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/pspages/noraldochold.php
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    Read between the lines

    Now that you have vented, consider this. Your frustrating experience has the ring of an estate sale to me. Very recently, an elderly friend of mine passed away. A longtime airplane owner, he had...
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    51% ?

    According to my understanding, I don't think you should have much of a problem getting the FAA to issue you a Repairman's Certificate. It is not a narrowly defined question of you personally doing...
  8. Sticky: Plexiglas

    I'd like to see a "how to" segment on creating small parts from Plexiglas sheet. Besides the obvious...using a mold of some sort and the judicious application of heat....how is shaping Plexiglas...
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    Working Alone

    Over the years, I have participated in a few "engine hanging parties." Because of those inherently social experiences, I decided for myself that too many people sometimes working at cross purposes...
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    Burn Notice

    All fabrics will burn but fabrics specifically approved for aviation use are treated and rated for some measure of fire resistance. Of course, it is perfectly legal to install household upholstery in...
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    Two possibilities....

    I purchased most of my avionics including a Garmin suite from Stark Avionics. The company is familiar with homebuilder needs and its pricing reflects that. At one time, Stark's web page listed...
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    Poh

    A custom POH can be as comprehensive or as spare as you like. I developed my own POH by adopting and "cherry picking" the best ideas from other builders. Among the topics you might expect a POH to...
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    Freedom of Choice

    I built and fly 2 RV's so you can imagine where I weigh in on this subject. On the other hand, I know people who think building an airplane themselves is out of the question. By default at least,...
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    Fitting tubular legs is a sound idea from a...

    Fitting tubular legs is a sound idea from a practical, economical and efficiency standpoint. Doing so, you should realize that it is very important to install gear leg fairings, wheel pants, and...
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    I would be surprised if that $5 tube of...

    I would be surprised if that $5 tube of paintable, non-corrosive, non-acidic caulking formulated to endure the rigors of exterior aircraft use even exists. Still, I am curious about your assertion...
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    Why try to reinvent the wheel? Proseal is a...

    Why try to reinvent the wheel? Proseal is a widely accepted material that has long been used in far more applications than just fuel tank assembly. Proseal, applied under tens of thousands of...
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    Checklist item?

    I was alone in the hangar, toiling away completing the wiring of the starter relay, master and ignition switches on my brand new O-320 equipped RV-6A, going over all the electrical details in my mind...
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    The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

    I have to believe that sober reporting and in-depth coverage of the mishaps that sometimes occur on Whitman Field during AirVenture week would be a good thing for all pilots to consider and learn...
  19. Thread: For sale

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    For sale

    Many members of EAAFORUMS have spare parts, unused tools, equipment, and other aviation items just sitting on a shelf forgotten and collecting dust. Being able to easily offer such items for sale...
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    Something to consider

    Dave,

    The only "real use" the builder has in investing so much time and effort developing comprehensive builders log comes down to little more than personal satisfaction, something to show the...
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    "ICE PILOTS"..Season 2

    Ice Pilots rates as one of the finest TV reality shows ever produced. If you love the sight and sound of big radial engine warbirds like the C46 Commando, DC3, DC4 and newer designs like the CL-215...
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    DIY Wing Jack

    I built this inexpensive jack stand in about 4 hours using off-the-shelf parts available most anywhere. I am hardly the first person to ever build the basic design but did take the time to document...
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