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  1. Geraldc

    Productivity and pomodoro.

    Found this video recently and it explained the pomodoro technique in Little Scrappers thread of that name.
  2. Geraldc

    Continental CD-300 jet A1 motor

    This is a bit too late for the Raptor . https://www.continental.aero/diesel/engines/cd300.aspx
  3. Geraldc

    Harley Powered Miller

  4. Geraldc

    Parts For Sale Diesel motor auction.

    A small business here for someone. https://gsaauctions.gov/gsaauctions/aucdsclnk?sl=91QSCI22056601&fbclid=IwAR2ygm84xOknkoBpZ1-OvKVlSRZ9mmtJTEts9XYR7BcX3sns1LV9JWXkDXQ
  5. Geraldc

    Molded carbon parts

    Here is something I have not tried.Many uses for homebuilders.
  6. Geraldc

    wood basics video.

    This video is very good for inexperienced (and others ) about choosing and grading timber.
  7. Geraldc

    New motor.

    https://www.rideapart.com/news/517107/yamaha-shinmaywa-small-aircraft-partnership/
  8. Geraldc

    Airspace video

    Someone commented recently they had trouble with airspace. Maybe this will help.
  9. Geraldc

    Mike Patey spar testing.

    Video of spar testing and comparison to solidworks results.
  10. Geraldc

    Rotary valve RC engine

    A larger one of these about 40hp might be a good candidate.
  11. Geraldc

    Vickers Wave update.

    Latest update on the Vickers Wave. https://www.vickersaircraft.com/whats-new
  12. Geraldc

    Hot wire cutting.

    For cutting foam without a fancy machine or using templates I see some people are using 1/16 stainless tig wire and bending it to the profile they need. https://www.instructables.com/A-new-twist-to-the-hot-wire-foam-cutter/
  13. Geraldc

    Spark redundancy.

    How do people do redundant spark using two feeds to one spark plug? I am thinking of using computer spark alongside magneto fixed advance as a dual system into one plug. Most auto conversion failures are ignition related.
  14. Geraldc

    Home built side valve radial

    A home built side valve radial.This would make a nice production motor. http://nzcivair.blogspot.com/2020/06/dedalius-model-1-aircraft-only-one-of.html
  15. Geraldc

    Aerovee magnetrons.

    Anyone know the Briggs & Stratton part number for the Aerovee magnetron?
  16. Geraldc

    choosing wood

    This should be a sticky (pun)
  17. Geraldc

    J3 kitten in wood

    I have been looking at the J3 kitten but do not want to do a steel tube fuselage. Would it be acceptable to use a modified ragwing RW8 fuselage and fit a J3 wooden wing to it ?
  18. Geraldc

    Strip feed rivets.

    Any one used this system? I used one years ago to do bus bodies. https://www.atlanticfasteners.com/switching-rivets-saves-manufacturer-100000-annually/ Rivets are stronger but more expensive.
  19. Geraldc

    composite tube

    Has anyone made a tube and fabric fuselage using wooden members with radiused corners covered with fibreglass or carbon braided sleeve?
  20. Geraldc

    NSI Conversion

    Anyone know much about these?I know of someone who has one and would like to know about reliability and if anything needs upgrading etc.
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