Aviation Forum / General / Ultralight / August 2005

I recently acquired a Chotia 460 engine and though I will not or ever
fly behind one of these, for old times' sake, I'd love to get it
running again.  I pretty much have everything ready to go in order to
assemble the bottom end but I need 2 piston rings as mine were seized

Home Built Aircraft - Alternative Engines - Geo/Suzuki
If you are interested in alternative engines for experimental (Home
built) aircraft you are invited to join the flyGeo_uncensored group
and learn about the fantastic Geo/Suzuki engines used in aircraft.

Light weight low cost four stroke engines, good Rotax replacements.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FlyGeo_uncensored
I thought this would be interesting for people on this group.
The Geo/Suzuki one litre engine weighs a little more than a Rotax

Hi Trikers,  I just wanted to say Carl & I had a really nice fun flying
adventure in my XTS-912 going from my flight park in WA State to the Airshow
in Oshkosh. My wife, Terri drove the Dodge truck & camper with 21 ft U/L
trailer with a trikes in it. She is a real hero as she had ...

I'm looking at building a sport plane kit but unsure of what kit.
I need 2 seats, preferably side by side
I prefer a VW engine in the 1600 to 1800 range
It must be sport plane legal (less than 138mph top speed?) etc.

I'm looking for any Pterodactyl owners/pilots to exchange stories and
technical information.
I recently bought my second Ascender II, after a dry spell of about 10
years.  I'd like to find out what I can to refresh my memory, and get

I am from India, I would like to share my interest in
flying and would like to enhance the interest.
Would like to share designs, discuss design/flying issues.
My I-net site is geocities.com/vpsulakhe

Hi, I'm from Holland and I'm just new here. I'd like to build my own
hangglider, just a simple frame with four tubes, two for the LE's and 1 to
put in the longitudinal axle, and another one (or two for extra strength)
from the middle of 1 leading edge tube to the middle of the ...

Does anyone here know of any surviving example(s), airworthy or not, of the
1929 Heath Baby Bullet?
Juan

What is the best paint for muffler to prevent rusting? I tried all kind of
high temp. paint (to 1500 C) but nothing lasts. The rust shows through in
about 6 months.
Appreciate your info and experience.