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  1. Jay Dub

    Prop options for Rans S7 100hp

    I have a Rans S7 project that needs a prop. It had a Warp Drive 68" HPL on it but it needs new blades (one was broken and the other 2 are an old design they no longer make). I can send the hub back to WD so it can be checked out. I couldn't find any cracks but they know better where to look. I...
  2. Jay Dub

    Where do the Rans S7 folks hang out online?

    Recently purchased a ground looped Rans S7 project. Looking for where online I can find a group to ask technical questions. Ransclan sure doesn't look busy from what I can tell. Rans' own forum isn't busy. Backcountry pilot doesn't have much going on either with the S7 folks. I'm probably...
  3. Jay Dub

    Airplane Wanted CGS Hawk II 2 place project, unfinished kit, or just unappreciated and needing work.

    Looking for a CGS Hawk II, 2 place, either as an unfinished kit, something that needs rebuilt or is just collecting dust and not in use anymore. Ok to need new sails and/or engine. Am interested in the Arrow or Classic 2 seat models. If you know of someone who has one in a project condition or...
  4. Jay Dub

    "Thump Air" by KidKhaos6427

    Anyone else notice the Youtube videos by Scott, aka KidKhaos6427 or kidkhaos on his "Thump Air" engine? It has electric start and with the redrive, carb, etc all up ready to fly is under 70 lbs. He has a few videos of doing some takeoff tests with his Thump Air engine. It looks like he's using...
  5. Jay Dub

    You do not have permission to view this page or perform this action.

    For an admin: I am logged into the website but I tried to see about 10 of these manuals and every time I get "You do not have permission to view this page or perform this action." Please delete the thread when fixed. Thanks for all you do.
  6. Jay Dub

    Carlisle Turf-Glide tires and tubes

    I have a set of Carlisle Turf-Glide tires that are 8.00-6 (8" wide for a 6" dia wheel). I also have a set of Black Max aluminum wheels that are 6" wide x 6" dia. When I mount them as tubeless they leak down so they aren't sealing well on the rims (yes, the tires say "tube type" so I expect them...
  7. Jay Dub

    Rotax 447 fan belt alternatives

    I overhauled my 447 engine that I'll be installing in my Kolb Firestar. The engine only had 12 hours on it but it was past time to put new seals and gaskets in it and while I had it apart I put ceramic coated pistons in it too. The cooling fan belt is dated 1/90 so I need to replace that. It is...
  8. Jay Dub

    How to safety turnbuckle that has a pin eye AN165?

    I have turnbuckles I got with a used kit but I don't know how to safety this style. I know how to safety turnbuckles with an AN161 fork or an AN170 Cable eye. How do you safety a turnbuckle with an AN161 pin eye? Do you not have to worry about that end because it is pinned to a stationary part...
  9. Jay Dub

    CGS Hawk control hinge question

    I built a Hawk Arrow back in 1991. I'm currently building another light sport but wondering if anyone knows what the eyebolts are that the Hawk uses for aileron, flap, rudder, and elevator hinges. I do remember they used an AN3 bolt and castle nut/cotter pin for the hinge bolt but I can't...
  10. Jay Dub

    Bing 54 jet size adjustments for altitude

    I have plenty of experience dialing in motorcycle (2 & 4 cycle) and chainsaw carbs. I have a 447 Rotax with the single factory Bing 54 carb that I just put new seals and gaskets in that I will be installing on a Kolb Firestar II. The Bing is stock with the 165 main. I live at 4600'msl so I...
  11. Jay Dub

    Briggs & Stratton 627cc engine conversation thread

    In order to try to keep the "just the facts" threads on the Briggs Vanguard 627cc to just the facts, I wanted to make a conversation thread for people to make their comments and throw their ideas out. As I stated in the just the facts thread, I think the 627 won't produce the power I need as...
  12. Jay Dub

    Briggs & Stratton 993cc "Big Block" engine conversation thread

    In order to try to keep the "just the facts" thread on the Briggs Vanguard 993cc thread to just the facts, I wanted to make a conversation thread for people to make their comments and throw their ideas out. After seeing what Midwest Horsepower did on the dyno with the 993 I'm thinking I would...
  13. Jay Dub

    Briggs & Stratton 993cc "Big Block" engine info/no theory, just the facts!

    This is very similar to the thread I started on the Briggs Vanguard 627cc engine: We call this "Experimental Aviation" for a reason. If you are a theory person or a "thrower of wet blankets armchair engineer", please don't reply to this thread. We only want to know what does or does not work by...
  14. Jay Dub

    Briggs & Stratton 627cc engine info/no theory, just the facts!

    We call this "Experimental Aviation" for a reason. If you are a theory person or a "thrower of wet blankets armchair engineer", please don't reply to this thread. We only want to know what does or does not work by experience in the air not by some idea in between your ears. Just the facts...
  15. Jay Dub

    Kolb Firefly/Firestar fuselage questions

    I've read the history of Kolb pdf and gathered some info but there are some blurry parts in my mind. I know the Firestar started out as a UL with a 277. Then they made them heavier with a 447 and 503 in the "fat ultralight" years. Then they differentiated between Firestar 1 & 2. Then, to...
  16. Jay Dub

    Betterhalfvw/LegalEagle: still in business?

    I wanted to look into a Legal Eagle XL, but it appears their web page is gone. I know Mr. Milholand is getting older (aren't we all) so I don't know if the business is still going or not. Does anyone know if they are still in business? Thanks JD
  17. Jay Dub

    Vegas Cart 460 kit engine w/Ace Aviation belt redrive

    I have been scouring the net to find any information on the VC460 and Ace redrive combination. There was a thread in the forums here that talked about it but I don't find anyone using one. There is a video on youtube of a skypup using a Honda GX 390 and it flies but I can't find any specifics...
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