Might ask on the homebuilder section of this forum. I suspect like a lot of other forums that not everyone watches all the different topics all the time.
Bill H.
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Might ask on the homebuilder section of this forum. I suspect like a lot of other forums that not everyone watches all the different topics all the time.
Bill H.
EAA has lots of aircraft to maintain and a limited staff to do it. Keeping it flying is far more important to me than if the tailwheel retracts or not. If you want it changed, volunteer, there's...
Too easy for most people to bitch and do nothing.
Bill H.
Nothing happens, I just get an hourglass and it times out.Both in Chrome and Internet Explorer.Bill H.
I used to be able to log into this forum at night (3rd. shift worker) but now can't. Is the forum shut down at night?Bill H.
Try your local Harley dealer for cold weather clothing. Motorcycle riders have a similar problem, have to be able to work the controls when it's cold outside. I do both btw.Yes there are less...
As Mike mentioned, join the military, they are actively seeking people. Many if not most military bases have flying clubs that offer greatly reduced rates for learning to fly. And while you're at...
I agree that finding chapter info isn't easy, one of our local chapters maintains their own web site separate from the EAA's site, takes some searching to find it.
I don't know where you are, but...
Very nice, great video, thanks :)
Bill H.
I hope to join Ron, just ordered a set of Flybaby plans from him :)
might be a bit of a long flight at 80 mph though.
Bill H.
>> But the builder will always see imperfections in his own work that nobody else will notice. <<
Oh yes, absolutely. I know where the flaws are and see them all the time, no one else ever sees...
I'm not saying learning from how Corvettes are built, hardly, really poor quality, I am saying learning from the guys that refinish Corvettes. Some of those spending $80k for a car want it to look...
You also have to figure out how you'd make it. Laying it up over another tube will add to the cost and getting it back off that tube can be a real trick. Laminates tend to shrink as they cure, so...
Well, there are a lot of under 1320 lb. gross certificated aircraft that sport pilots can fly now, don't expect to see a change. EAA as well as AOPA have lists of most of those birds, many on the...
Don't know how much wing clearance there is but you can take a lawn chair and cut the legs off very short so you just don't touch the ground while sitting on it and then you only need 30" or so for...
>>Finish on fiberglass is never perfect. <<
With composite finishing, learn from the boat builders and the Corvette guys. Lots of time has been spent by both learning to properly finish...
Other that those cons mentioned, which are to me valid, the biggest problem I have with it is the very limited choice of color. Paying that price to cover an aircraft and having to settle for very...
I started flying I think around 1969, was from then on an airplane nut. Then I got married, she wanted no part of it, so that went away until I saw my first ultralight flying about 1980. After...
Good reply, but for the previous post, it's ok to sand off bits of fiberglass weave that sticks up from the surface. It's not ok to sand into the weave of the cloth or you'll reduce the strength of...
This is really pretty silly. >>Truth is the FAA is responsible for issuing pilot certificates and can not, by law, charge for their services. << Yes the FAA issues pilot licences, it does not do...
3/4 of a million people in a town that normally has 60k. Can't imagine why the cell networks would be overloaded.
Bill H.
Wag-aero does make a near perfect replica J3 cub kit and offers a fully welded fuselage.
https://www.wagaero.com/wag-aero-kit-airplanes/sport-trainer.html
Bill H.
From direct experience a long time ago, make sure your landlord is ok with this project. Friend had to move an incomplete project out of his apartment after the landlord inspected the place and...
Very cool site. Still missing a few airports I remember though. Wonder how many others remember them.
Bill H.
$380 is pretty cheap, I'd be surprised if you could make your own (assuming you've got a way to do that) for that price.
Carbon fiber cloth is VERY expensive, last I looked around $45 a yard and...