Dave and all, I used what Klaus recommends: 15 lb/ft on the auto plugs and 25 lb/ft on the adapters. The problem wasn't just breaking them free, it was almost impossible to unscrew the plugs out of

This caught my attention. Just how much torque did you use? I seem to recall a dim past memory about using maybe 20 ft/lb for auto spark plugs. Maybe a bit less with anti-seize. For me, I'm just

You could be over-torquing. Lots of sources say reduce the recommended torque by 20% when using anti-seize. NGK also says no A.S. is needed on their

Del, I always used the copper high temperature one. I think it was made by Champion? Every time I run the tap thru to clear carbon deposits, massive or auto plugs. -- Bulent Aliev Enginegear ph +1

Del, Give this a try. It has never failed for us. Dale

Hi all, I know your probably at Oshkosh but I am getting ready for my CI sign-off today. I could barely get out two of the auto plugs and adaptors for my Lightspeed. I haven't even tried the other

Anyone headed to MKE by ground transportation. tomorrow? We need a ride for one person. RyZ

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Very sad news indeed! Initial reports cite one fatal and one in critical condition.

Oh Geez..... When I thought things couldn't get any worse having Dale "Snort" Snodgrass killed here at Lewiston (KLWS) a few days ago. Marc was a precious guy with lots of stories who was always

I'm not a downdraft cooling fan but I'll bet raising and widening those inlets by 50 - 100% would make a big difference. Those oil flow tracks look awful. --

Sad news. Marc Borom landed his Longez short at Ryan Field, flipped over and was killed this morning.

You should search for a summary of changes. If I had one I would link to it. A few I can think of are beefing up the engine mount extrusions for heavier engines, reinforcing the mount points in the

Well .... Yes ... Occasionally the people flying them, as with any aircraft! :) There is no stupid proof aircraft!

Are there ANY other canard problems other than the headrest? Asked as builder of N86LE.

Do these unusual high temps also occur at low altitude cruise? You might look at cooling air pressure differential across the cylinders. I don't know what engine you have but around 4"-5" of water

For those at OSH please stop by the Rutan Aircraft Flying Experience forum tomorrow morning at 8:30 am, forum stage 3. Lots of cool stuff to talk about including a couple big announcements.

Folks: I had some discussions with folks over the years regarding approach speeds in our (or any) aircraft, and after seeing the writeup in the latest Squadron III newsletter (Dave Orr quoted me from

Wow. Sounds like a great story to discuss on Friday virtual shop nights. -- skyeyecorp@...

Hi All: I have a section of the cockpit surround of an Indy car - the laminate is very thick - see photos. Composite shatter when they fail - metals bend. Every (metal) roll-over bar I've seen that