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  1. jandetlefsen

    3D printing in the Homebuilt world.

    Just a heads up that Hartzell is offering 3D print models as proxies for work on cowling fitting and spinner cutouts. Really good idea to simplify the work There is a post over at Vans Airforce https://vansairforce.net/threads/hartzell-hub-and-blade-proxies.224970/ And direkt link to the...
  2. jandetlefsen

    Parts Wanted Tinnerman Nutplates, #8, Countersunk, One Leg

    Technically nothing but then you would have to deal with two different screw types for unmounting one panel which i'm trying to avoid. But that was plan b.
  3. jandetlefsen

    Parts Wanted Tinnerman Nutplates, #8, Countersunk, One Leg

    Thanks for checking. I've done more searching and found a couple of alternative part numbers. There's also a certified Cessna part that is much easier to find.
  4. jandetlefsen

    Parts Wanted Tinnerman Nutplates, #8, Countersunk, One Leg

    Looked at the posts but didn't see what you mean. Just to be clear, the screw hole is so close to the edge that i can only use a single legged nutplate. A double legged one would stand over.
  5. jandetlefsen

    Parts Wanted Tinnerman Nutplates, #8, Countersunk, One Leg

    A6195 is the two legged ones. A6196 is single leg, much harder to find, but yeah i've been emailing them. looks like they got some. Thank you.
  6. jandetlefsen

    Parts Wanted Tinnerman Nutplates, #8, Countersunk, One Leg

    Mit kit uses the Tinnerman nutplates at some internal covers and one part came with drill holes placed too close to the edge, i believe by mistake. Pass drilled them without thinking and now the two legged plates don't fit. Before i use alternatives and have two different screw types for one...
  7. jandetlefsen

    Crashes in the News - Thread

    Second accident in a year, people have been calling the FAA on them suggesting they are an amateur operation lacking oversight. I can't tell how legit they are and if their work is properly monitored, just see the drama going on.
  8. jandetlefsen

    Crashes in the News - Thread

    Gruman GA-7 Cougar of controversial Youtube Channel "Rebuild Rescue" crashed, pilot killed https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/351359
  9. jandetlefsen

    Interesting talk about homebuild submarines

    It's in german but you can use auto translated captions. I like their engineering. And their expections are pretty modest (going down 11 meters only). Spirit of building for fun and show that you can, not to make big bucks like that other one.
  10. jandetlefsen

    Would You Go to A&P school at 65 ?

    You would take the spot away from some kid that really wants to make it a career. I would try to find another practical way to gain that knowledge.
  11. jandetlefsen

    Horrible news from Vans Aircraft

    Cleveland as well
  12. jandetlefsen

    Crossing the Atlantic Ocean with a homebuilt jet or an electric aeroplane.

    It's not that much longer really. JFK to London direct is 3000 NM vs. 3300NM if you stop Greenland and Iceland. A mere 10% extra.
  13. jandetlefsen

    Crossing the Atlantic Ocean with a homebuilt jet or an electric aeroplane.

    How about the Sunseeker Duo experimental? In the summer from east to west to make the days longer? Reykjavík has 21 hours of sunlight in the summer. https://www.solar-flight.com/sunseeker-duo/
  14. jandetlefsen

    Crossing the Atlantic Ocean with a homebuilt jet or an electric aeroplane.

    Stratos 716X is a kit plane jet, though not a home build. The company requires you to do the factory assist program Empty weight under 3000kg, pilot only range 1604 miles, should be plenty for crossing the pond. All yours for a couple of million...
  15. jandetlefsen

    Horrible news from Vans Aircraft

    This is one of the early threads about the dimple problem with laser cut parts. Interesting observation when the builder got a replacement part and it has the same discoloration and developed the same crack and the very same position. https://vansairforce.net/community/showthread.php?t=209650...
  16. jandetlefsen

    Horrible news from Vans Aircraft

    I'm sure those affected are happy about a donation to cover the price hike. Put your money where your mouth is :)
  17. jandetlefsen

    Horrible news from Vans Aircraft

    The court filings do list them, biggest position is 600K owed to Lycoming. Not that much in the bigger pricture.
  18. jandetlefsen

    Horrible news from Vans Aircraft

    Don't think there was ever any ill will. Think this outcome is somewhere in the middle of the spectrum of expectations. If there was a small financing hole and all else was fine they would have found someone in no time. This is also not the worst case that assets had to be sold and the company...
  19. jandetlefsen

    Horrible news from Vans Aircraft

    Van's files for chapter 11 bankruptcy https://www.vansaircraft.com/2023/12/vans-aircraft-announces-chapter-11-reorganization/
  20. jandetlefsen

    Models Begging to be Scaled Up

    The Double Decathlon
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