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    ROTAX 503 interchange with snow mobile 583??

    The Rotax parts catalogue shows the same direction of rotation and the same starter motor for the 447, 503, 582 and 618 aircraft engines. Seems like a pretty safe bet they would be the same for the 583. All of the above engines rotate CCW as seen from the PTO, (gearbox) end. The part number for...
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    New member: tinkerdad

    Thank you, guys. Long time no forum, but I'm enjoying reading the posts.
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    What was the first airplane you flew in and how old ?

    TriPacer, 8 years old, Tucson, 1959. My dad had a photography business and would charter the TriPacer for aerial shots of real estate. He would have them remove the rear door. To get vertical shots, he would have the pilot circle the property to the left, loosen his seat belt a little and...
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    Quicksilver fabric punch tester

    If anyone has access to one of these punch testers, could you post the dimensions of the little nipple on the tip? I want to turn my own tip, NOT for sale, just for my personal use. I've seen reference to "sixteenth inch" and "eighth inch." Also if there is any radius on the edge of the very...
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    Michael Roodt Sunbird Parasol

    Looks a lot like a Corben Baby Ace to me, but it's an old school welded steel plane.
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    New member: tinkerdad

    Built a Skyranger in 2005, refurbishing now.
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