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  1. J

    Exhaust within subcowl

    FYI, there are dB meter apps for cellphones, so you don't have to go deaf researching this :) Like your SOP engineering. John
  2. J

    What did you do on your airplane project today?

    When building a Monnett MONI, I built the full length fuselage side, figuring that it would be easier to cut in the NACA duct with the skin riveted to, and elevated by, the square tube structure. I carefully laid out the duct on thin plywood, cut, and smoothed the edges precisely to the drawn...
  3. J

    Why are Franklin the only sleeved cylinders?

    That's what I thought when I bought one from PZL. They provided the dyno sheet that said "205 hp + 5%/212hp (corrected)" The data plate says 205. I switched to 8.5 pistons on the recommendation of several graybeard Franklin users who said there's little if any difference and the 8.5s give more...
  4. J

    A good common engine to convert?

    Check this out for facts and asessments of this engine. For gearheads only :) http://www.unixnerd.demon.co.uk/m70.html
  5. J

    Tips on Working with Vinylester Resin

    There's got to be something on your substrate, or in your cloth that doesn't agree with VE. I've never encountered what you're describing in building a whole plane with different brands/weaves/types of cloth and different sources of 411-350. If you're trying to fit lams into a 3D corner, how...
  6. J

    Tips on Working with Vinylester Resin

    One thing I was religious about is eye protection before opening any MEKP container. One errant drop in an eye is "hello, Cyclops"
  7. J

    Tips on Working with Vinylester Resin

    Hi Bill, I built a Glasair and a ton of custom parts- all with 411-350 & MEKP. I chose the Glasair over a Lancair because I was quite comfortable with polyester resin from patching and building surfboards as a kid. I like VE because you can make it kick really fast if you want, with more MEKP...
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