Recent content by bob.shea

looking for a mechanical tach for 065 continental with drive cable

Thats one of the things I am trying to find out. I am putting a continental 065 in a minicoupe. I am guessing that I will have to measure from prop hub to the ground, less about ten inches? Somebody said about 56 inch but did not know the pitch. So I can see I have some digging to do.

I am looking for a prop for 65hp continental

Is there anyone in the northern Illinois area that is a inspector or someone who has building experience. I have a mini couple that is at the point of having to spend money on the motor. I would like a second opinion on the build quality. All aluminum construction bob.shea@yahoo.com

If the money was not a factor, I would have one installed in any plane That I may ever own. That being said, I will never go parachuting. The idea of jumping out of a perfectly good plane is nuts. I know my training and trust myself, if the time comes I only need a football field opening to put...

When I ordered mine, recieved them via e-mail right away. they also have a redesign for the wing ribs that I downloaded off their site. plane looks so similar to several other planes. I don't know if or when I will build it but I would like to build it at some point. I don't know Dave or...

Having race monster trucks for, well way to long befor getting into planes. I have spent a great deal of money and time trying to create something better out of something cheeper. I gotta say this is one of those times. If you could make it work, and you probably could, what do you gain. A motor...

Wellcome There is a mini coupe group in yahoo. its not real active but the gentleman who has the prints for a mini checks it often. There are several minis that are flying today, several still being built, (mine was started 30 years ago) There are also or at least there were a couple of teenies...

You can find almost complete kits on barnstormers. I found a all metal single seat, it was a solid 80% done, I even got it with a vw that was in a flying plane. I am finishing it slowly, spending money on getting my private. I got this kit for less than 2 grand, and I will have it completed...

Welcome Go to your local airport, Take a intro flight. if you like it start taking lessons. you will never regret learning to fly.

I have owned my companies for 20 years in good times and bad, If a job is being paid for when job is completed then you can have delays. But when a job is paid in full at the start of the job, Delivery must be made on time. Thats the reason to pay up front. In my way of thinking, if you cannot...

There was article on web today. FAA getting like 30 billion over next several years to upgrade and replace the WW2 era radar. This system is intended for commercial carriers over something like the next eight or ten years. Say they will be able to fly closer because of exact location...

I'm trying to get it done, I paid $1700 for a single place, all metal plane ( kit was about 85% built, its 30 years old but clean, I am the 4th owner.) Baught basic instu. and portable radio off B-bay, about $500. The plane came with a 1600 vw that was in a flying plane. I havn't decided...

Guys, In the last 3 day I have spent 35 hours plowing snow ( 28 straight )on tuesday, plus working at my service co. So today I said screw it I am going flying, I race home and to the airport, they plowed the grass runway, its sunny , clear, and not to cold. My instructer had just landed, I was...

very nice THANKS for posting it