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    PIK-26 Plans set in English

    The PIK-26 was designed by Kai Mellén, soon 97 years young. I think he never sold plans. PIK the flying club probably doesn't have them either. Maybe it would be best to try to contact other builders. There was a good German PIK-26 site, but it seems to be down now...
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    Seaplane Fuel Systems.

    You want to operate both pumps during takeoff and landing.
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    model A engine use.

    Sport Aviation January 2022 had an article of the modernized Burtz Model A engine kits.
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    Crossing the Atlantic Ocean with a homebuilt jet or an electric aeroplane.

    The Solar Impulse was a 2300 kg aircraft. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_Impulse
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    methyl methacrylate (MMA)

    I tested Plexus acrylic adhesives for a prototype plastic automotive tailgate about 30 years ago. https://itwperformancepolymers.com/products/plexus
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    Tube size

    LAS Aero has inch sizes, although it is more difficult to work with them after Brexit. Large steel vendors are usually not interested in supplying small amounts of tubing. 4130 Seamless Steel Tubing LAS Aerospace Ltd
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    Tube size

    They asked because 1 inch nominal pipe size is 1.315 inch outside.
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    Question for engineer type. Tapered gear leg.

    Maybe Sonex has done their math, at least in their web page they say: https://www.sonexaircraft.com/eshop/cart.php?target=product&product_id=16467&category_id=296
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    Push-pull cables for tail controls

    At least they seem to be somewhat dimensionally compatible, as Aircraft Spruce offers stainless marine brackets for the push-pull cables they sell. Control Mount | Aircraft Spruce
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    EAA No Longer Has Free SolidWorks

    Solid Edge uses sketches for the initial model, but all changes are made directly to the solid model.
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    EAA No Longer Has Free SolidWorks

    EAA now offers free Solid Edge. The Community Edition has been free anyway. Tested it some time ago, but felt a bit strange, when you are used to sketch based design. https://www.eaa.org/eaa/eaa-membership/eaa-member-benefits/solid-edge
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    Push-pull cables for tail controls

    The RV-10 seems to have double elevator trim push pull cables. https://vansairforce.net/community/showthread.php?t=61863
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    Push-pull cables for tail controls

    Elevator trim of a RF-5 motorglider, probably over 50 years in use.
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    Push-pull cables for tail controls

    The AVI Dracula is available as Part 103 and German 120 kg or French 140 kg ultralight.
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    Push-pull cables for tail controls

    The Romanian Dracula ultralight seems to use push-pull cables (at Aero Friedrichshafen).
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    Metric aircraft bolt specifications

    Aircraft screws have tighter tolerance shank diameter than standard screws, when that is important.
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    Metric aircraft bolt specifications

    You can get metric LN-screws from Sauer. http://www.sauer-flugmotorenbau.de/Luftfahrt-Norm-Schrauben.html
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    Engine mount and frame bolts orientation?

    It seems I remembered wrong, the WAR FW-190 has vertical bolts, which now makes sense. Made this 3D model when practicing with Solidworks. However, for example the Skyranger Rotax mount uses horizontal bolts.
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    Engine mount and frame bolts orientation?

    The WAR FW-190 has horizontal engine mount bolts, but then you need extra screws to mount the brackets to the fire wall.
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    FEMAP analysis

    One of the education levels is Self-Taught/Independent Study. I think it means you don't have to be an active student at an university.
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