Gentlemen, While trial fitting the wings and setting the angle of incidence, I took some time to mock up an enhancement of the fairing in hopes of reducing interference drag. The gist is to start w/
Thanks Gilles...I quite agree w/ you regarding cooling drag...of course, that's a topic for another time, but I hope to deal with it. If I go ahead w/ an all-liquid-cooled engine (perhaps this new 1.
Has anyone had any experience with or background information on Jason Parker modified Rotaxes in their Europa? ...full of questions, Fred A194 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangero
Very nice touch Ferg... I'd very willingly trade my fillet-dreams for having my build as far along as yours; you must be just about ready to get some air time...(?) Happy landings, Fred -- This messa
To Trigear converters, By any chance, would anyone in the US happen to have lying around P/N FL24, the monowheel Retraction Lever Guide Plate? I over cut mine and just got it back from a welder who h
Jerry...that would be terrific, but aren't you using yours?..Fred -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.
Hi Bob, With my limited tool inventory, the pre-cut slot in FL24 is a real advantage for me over making one up from stock; enlarging slot for the gates I can handle (at least on a second try!). Befor
Craig...I thought someone would never ask...see pixs below Fred A194 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean. Roll 41 - 45 Roll
Craig, Yes, that's a concern...still scratchin my head about it...expect to find something superslick to coat the edges...maybe silicone, teflon...any ideas? Figured that was solvable and I liked the
Dan...tried to send them to you direct but connection failed w/ this msg: Fred -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.
Graham, Thanks for these piks...very intriguing...would you venture an opinion as to the implications of airflow disruption around the embedded rod and wheel on the underside of the wing? I believe t
"Troubling" is the kindest word I can utter on this topic. Heretofore I have eased my mind with the notions that fuel tank failures have been the result of previously-filled tanks left empty for exte
On Wednesday, Apr 30, 2008, at 13:46 US/Pacific, Sidsel & Svein Johnsen wrote: Before getting Svein's thoughtful and informative post (thank you Svein!), I spent some time looking for a solution to p
I've been lookin about for tank scraps from opening of drain holes etc. w/ the idea of sending a chunk to a lab for analysis re: fluoride treatment. Though I've a box of misc. cuttings and bits, some
David, Thank you for your optimism...I certainly hope your take on this holds up over time. For myself (in the midst of my build w/ the top just clecoed in place and no fuel in the tank, I'm inclined
Here's an article I found informative on this topic. http://www.tms.org/pubs/journals/JOM/9607/Alvarado-9607.html#ToC7 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanne
Alan, Could you elaborate on the products and techniques used in your attempts to repair the old tank? I apologize for asking you to open old wounds, but your accounts may allow us to focus better on
On Monday, May 5, 2008, at 00:30 US/Pacific, Duncan & Ami McFadyean wrote: Duncan, My apologies...I incorrectly gathered from the thread that our tanks were HDPE; hopefully, we'll learn soon enough f
f Bob, What pray tell is the "close out air upper surface"? Is there a slight typo in your post? Are you saying that a "scallop" out of the top flange of the root rib is OK? I certainly hope so, as o
Craig, Both my doors bulge about 3 mm at the center of the lower edge; this is w/o the seals or plexi. I've yet to do a trial fit with the seals. Bud Yerly advised use of a heat gun to reduce the bow