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    With a sadness in my heart

    Just had open heart surgery three weeks ago to repair mine and my aviator cardiologist thinks getting a medical back with no special issuance will be no problem. My neighbor did it 5 years ago and was back flying Class 1 with no restrictions in six months. BTW, my heart surgeon wanted to wait...
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    FAA

    While flying A-10s in the UK many years ago I was part of a 4-ship flight that got to do an airfield attack demo for the Mildenhall Air fete. We were restricted to 250’ and made several passes over the field on simulated strafing and bombing runs. When we walked back into the squadron building...
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    FAA

    Why do you assume he was buzzing someone? Do you have some firsthand knowledge that the event was not as Trent described?
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    Latest info on coming new FAA regs for light aircraft (LSA,LPA)

    What do you mean by “you can’t fly a 90 hp just because you can fly a 65hp one”?
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    Alternative leading edge material?

    When I built my Kitfox I cut off the drooped part of the wing tip to fret a “Speedster” style tip. I used cereal boxes as the mold, glassed both sides. Worked perfectly because it was very moldable and lightweight.
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    Alternative leading edge material?

    I have wondered about this. Legal Eagle builders report challenges with scarfing or otherwise joining the thin leading edge pieces and having the piece holding its shape. Why not use the thinnest ply that will form the shape, glue it to the wing per plans, cover the entire leading edge with...
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    Looking for Corby Starlet plans

    I have plans and a completed fuselage, tail feathers cowling, misc hinges, control stick. Located in Florida. 620-687-1950.
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