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  1. Hi zoinks! It is an interesting concept...

    Hi zoinks!

    It is an interesting concept fraught with issues...

    No one, to my knowledge, is working in this area or if they are it is an individual effort.

    Not to discourage, but there is a...
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    I fail to understand the anal mentality of some...

    I fail to understand the anal mentality of some of the responses...

    The Topic is 'safety equipment' not what caused their use/miss-use.

    If the bailout was caused by a bird strike, what possible...
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    Not to dash any hopes but a word on "Safety...

    Not to dash any hopes but a word on "Safety Pilots"...

    If the Pilot in Command intends to put on a hood, the Safety Pilot must meet the requirements to be PIC of that aircraft!!!

    Hence a Sport...
  4. Thread: Towbar?

    by Jim Hardin
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    That is the kind of Ingenuity I like!:)

    That is the kind of Ingenuity I like!:)
  5. Thread: Towbar?

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    Towbar?

    Looking for a light tow bar for LSAs etc.

    Thinking of one that folds up or comes apart.

    Probably end up building one but if anyone knows of any designs/plans that would save me the trial &...
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    Black and White situations are always easy -...

    Black and White situations are always easy - cabin pressure gone! Really cold in here, declare emergency and seek warmer altitude :rollseyes:

    But isn't it more likely to be a creeping situation???...
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    There is no doubt that the series was written...

    There is no doubt that the series was written following the chapter notes right out of the book of Sensational Journalism!!!

    Yes it is a gross exaggeration but what exactly did they do? They took...
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    First! When I replied, Blue Chips image in post...

    First! When I replied, Blue Chips image in post #9 was not visible to me. Sooo without that extra info, I thought you were asking to install a double flanged bushing into a hole which is impossible...
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    Maybe I missed it, but with a flange on both ends...

    Maybe I missed it, but with a flange on both ends your 'kerf' must equal the flange width+ unless you intend to build the hole around the bushing???
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    In the end it really comes down to this: ...

    In the end it really comes down to this:

    Use what you are comfortable with!

    I became interested it this as it evolved from panel mounted to portables.
    I also look at this as a progression...
  11. A Sport Pilot or Recreational Pilot cannot fly...

    A Sport Pilot or Recreational Pilot cannot fly any 4 seat aircraft... A 3rd Class Medical is the price of admission to that seat.

    High power cruise is 130 mph (115K) in the LSA and there are FEW 4...
  12. Attitude

    I think a great portion of the “potential success” is the attitude of the users…

    In my area we have 2 flight schools. One is a long established full service FBO and they have a Skycatcher as well...
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    well that was a total waste of keystrokes :eek:

    well that was a total waste of keystrokes :eek:
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    Radio Station License

    I heard an ultralight on the radio the other day and got curious what sort of FCC Station license one uses in that instance???
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    I agree Dale ~ I did the gas welding one a year...

    I agree Dale ~ I did the gas welding one a year or so ago and picked up more in that weekend than I had in the preceding 6 months of glove burning :D

    With winter coming on, I am looking forward to...
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    Great ~ that is the sort of thing I was looking...

    Great ~ that is the sort of thing I was looking for.

    And No, I do not have a specific destination in mind... something between the two big blue puddles that form the bookends of the US ;)
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    Thanks! Nice site but I do not see any way to...

    Thanks!

    Nice site but I do not see any way to look for FBO's???
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    App for finding Airports with MoGas

    Anyone have any apps they recommend for this?

    I have tried AirNav but it proved to be very inaccurate for auto fuel...
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    In that case, pick checkpoints that will show up...

    In that case, pick checkpoints that will show up in your best field of view, 9:00 O-clock to 12:00 O-clock



    The part I bolded disturbs me a bit...

    I assume you are referring to the Maximum...
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    I agree with the Trust your Navigation... I...

    I agree with the Trust your Navigation... I started using that as a Student and it always worked.

    I have flown over airports and had to enter on the upwind leg, but 99.9% of the time I can spot...
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    I don't see anything wrong with your plan, an...

    I don't see anything wrong with your plan, an organized approach is always a good approach, especially for a pilot:)

    While 'instrument training' is good, that part could be modified depending on...
  22. KISS... Why not use a backpack attached to...

    KISS...

    Why not use a backpack attached to your seat? (you didn't really define what volume or WEIGHT you intend to carry?)

    [armchair engineering] You don't want to attached any weight & clamps...
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    Thanks for the posting! I was also in touch...

    Thanks for the posting!

    I was also in touch with a CWE (Certified Welding Engineer) and he made a similar case against FCAW along with the addition of too great penetration, producing burn...
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    First of all, I should have acknowledged and...

    First of all, I should have acknowledged and thanked all those who have responded, and those that will...

    I am gathering that no one has really done it with aircraft and wondering if there was any...
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    I guess we need some Welding 101 here (I have...

    I guess we need some Welding 101 here (I have been doing arc welding for many, many years)

    Oxy/Acetylene:
    Flame is heat source for welding process.
    Filler Metal is added manually by hand....
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