Aviation Forum / General / Homebuilt / March 2006

Hey Guys,
I've been bitten bad by the aviators bug... (gotten 10 hours of flying
time in 3 weeks... having an unbelievable time).
I've been trying to figure out a long term plan to help offset some of

http://www.glasairaviation.com/inthenews/BruceHammerRecord.htm
Congratulation to Bruce Hammer.  Normally aspirated w/ fixed pitch prop
@ FL210.  What do you think his MP & RPM were?  % of HP?

Does anyone know of a UK source for small quantities (10 litres or so)
of Alodine 1001 and 1201?

I want to run my engine (ford v-6) this summer for various tests and I
want some sort of prop.  What do most people use for props when testing
at this stage?  I was thinking of glueing together 2 or 3 fir 2x6's or
using a laminate beam (leftovers from a remodeling project) and ...

I am studying for my O&Ps and I have a question about "approved data" and
"acceptable data."
I understand that the manufacturer's maintenance manual is only considered
"acceptable data," and is therefore not approved for use in making major

Very informative and complete educational material.
http://www.ae.su.oz.au/aero/aerodyn.html
Copyright © 1995-2006,
Aerospace, Mechanical & Mechatronic Engineering,

HomebuiltHELP.com  has released another DVD video set entitled:
"Scratch Building Basics for Metal Aircraft".  This production is
geared to the new plans builder that wants to watch an experienced set
of builders create ribs, spars, etc from plans and raw materials.  The

Group,
While cleaning out my construction area I found an old, unused Builders
Manual and plans for a Sky Baby, Model 1A and Graham Lee's Nieuport 17.
Would you know of anyone that might like to have either of these for

A lot of Rutan planes and derivatives call for polyurethane (in the
fuselage).  My understanding is that starting around 1990, builders
have used urethane instead of polyurethane (in Long EZs, etc.).  Has
this scenario taken place with Quickie Q1 s... ?  Since most Q1s were

A question for those flying auto converisons - how do you secure the
oil filter?
Aviation oil filters have safety wire tabs.  FRAM HP filter, which for
various reason are what I need to use on my VW based conversion, no

I am currently attempting to rebuild a CAP 21, 63 inch wing span plane.
It use to be a very beautiful flying lady. Nice curves, nice round ummm
ok off the subject sorry.  I am not sure who the manufacturer is
though, I bought this plane at a yard sale.  The markings are YEMA

After splitting the engine cases, what is recommended for resealing them?
Thanks!

Anybody know where I can find a copy of Plane & Pilot September 1973?
There's supposed to be an article about the BD-6. I have the two Sport
Aviation articles (7/73 and 7/74).
Thanks!

http://www.bowersflybaby.com/MSFS/fb_mk2d.jpg
Where's Hannah Reitsch when you need her? :-)
Ron Wanttaja

I can't figure this one out.
I want to add a retractable step that will stick out of the fuselage at
a 40 degree from vertical angle.  It sticks out 10" and is made of 3/4"
square, .065 thick, 4130 tube.  Assuming no weakness in the support,