Thanks, never thought about it from that perspective.

Not Marc ... That observation would cause me to verify the probes and instruments before doing anything else. I agree that the ground running of an air cooled engine without air flow is, well, not rec

Hey, he got the "C" right. Don't be so picky ... :-) Some people like to believe in oracles ... Got to wonder what "air cooled engine" means to some folks ... Ok, for years I've been reading this aboy

You are correct, I didn't think to do that. Guess I'm going to be a bit more picky than Rutan. :-)

With the poor weather I'm finding more time to work on my learning project. Which of course displays why I need to learn. On the floor and inside of the structure I have places where fiberglass has be

The Fine tool was the concept, as far as I know. Expensive too. There are copies today, cheap at Harbor Freight, more at Lowes and Home Depot and such. I really don't know how much difference there ma

That's easy. Your Fine multimaster tool. You do have one, right?

At the risk of being a smart-ass, which I actually am, is it allowed to use a certificated engine on a home built?

After reading these posts, I'd be inclined to do a DIY cleaning. After initial cleaning, I'd get a fluid pump, and continuously pump the cleaning fluid through the filter. Maybe in both directions. I'

Good. My kind of person. :-) Or at 50 ft altitude and 50 ft past end of runway. What I got from Marc's post is that EFII in the past sold SDS equipment. Perhaps they thought they could get along witho

As you might remember Marc, I have a strong desire to understand things. So,my question is, if the SDS people have a good product, as you mentioned, and the EFII system is so expensive (I'd think $6K

Trying. If the pictures come thru, you can see the tube. I'll bond the tube in to the sidewalls first, then bond in the front piece of foam, being able to bond all around the tube. The back piece of f

Think "main spar". The cables going to the wing attach to each end of the tube. It is mainly a tension load. Tube is installed in composite structure side walls, with 9-10 layers of BID to reinforce s

I'm back playing with my learning project. Got a question. I have a piece of 1.125 dia anodized aluminum tubing, which will be bonded into a composite structure. I'm worried about the bond breaking lo

Ok. now for the other side of the story. Yes, have and follow check lists. Train, don't just muddle along. However, would it not be good to have safety nets? In case you fall off the wire? Backup safe

One very serious question. What happens if you need to get out of the aircraft, and air pressure is holding the canopy closed? Is there any info on unlatched canopy for Berkut style canopies? Regardle

Don't know who might be "enlightened", however a few minutes on the computer/internet gives a bit of information. 304 tolerates higher heat than 316 316 includes molybdenum, grade 316 stainless steel

Did you consider that the shimmy might have been caused by the higher speed? Not going to second guess, any landing you walk away from is a good landing, if the aircraft is usable, that's a bonus ...

Have you contacted Robert Harris? Last I heard they were supporting the Wright nosegear.

I'd be a bit careful about that torque. The bolt and nut are rather strong. A bunch of torque might crush flox before stretching the bolt. No, I don't have any idea what might be appropriate ...