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  1. Aerowerx

    Bolted Aluminium Tube Construction for Minimum Aeroplanes

    Not sure what forum this should go in, but thought it would be of interest
  2. Aerowerx

    Those Magnificent Men.......

    ......And Their Flying Machines Can anyone name all the planes that were used in this movie? Although presented as a comedy, it was full of some real classic early designs.
  3. Aerowerx

    Preliminary Report, 10/31/2023 Accident, Marion, OH

    This is the preliminary NTSB report for the fatal accident near me, on October 31, 2023.
  4. Aerowerx

    Saint Nick Grounded!!!

    The FAA, in a recent press release, has stated that it will not allow any overflights of US airspace next week, from flights originating from the north pole. Sighting the regulations prohibiting supersonic flight over the continental USA, the FAA also stated that Rudolph's nose was not an...
  5. Aerowerx

    Who says launch controllers don't have a sense of humor?

    This morning I watched a video of Spacex's latest launch. After booster separation the booster had a "rapid unscheduled disassembly". Yes, that is a direct quote.😆
  6. Aerowerx

    Steve Canyon: Gear Up or Down??

    I was watching an old Steve Canyon TV series episode, from 1958. He was coming in flying a tandem seat trainer* when the tower noticed the nose wheel was missing. After the runway was foamed he landed with the gear down. What I would like to know is would it be better to retract the gear and...
  7. Aerowerx

    Willis JA-3

    Just watched the Humphrey Bogart movie "Chain Lightning" Somewhat comical by today's standards, I thought. He was supposed to fly an experimental supersonic jet from Nome, AK to Washington, DC, in 4.5 hours. His route took him over the north pole, distance was about 5600 miles, they said. If...
  8. Aerowerx

    Parts For Sale Douglas Fir for sale

    I have: Qty 1, 1 inch x 8 inch x 189 inch (15.75 ft) rough cut Qty 9, 18 mm x 18 mm x 189 inch planed smooth and ripped to size Qty 2, 18 mm x 13 mm x 189 inch planed smooth and ripped to size 18 mm is 0.709 inches. 13 mm is 0.511 inches Near perfect grain for aircraft...
  9. Aerowerx

    Absolutely Crazy Idea: Drone conversion

    Take a full size drone. Strip out the remote control parts and weapons. Install a seat and local controls. Probably the hardest part of the project would be getting the government to let you have one.
  10. Aerowerx

    (Off Topic) Windmill blades

    Interesting. The Whirlpool factory near me has three windmills that generate about 20% of their power (so they say). Apparently they have a variable pitch mechanism. The other day when I was out on my 2 mile walk I noticed only one of the windmills was spinning. The others were not, and seem...
  11. Aerowerx

    B-52 Sighting

    Anyone know why a B-52 would be flying a few thousand feet over Marion, OH, about 3:55pm today? It came from the east then turned northwest. As far as I know there are none stationed in Ohio. No airshows scheduled in October that I can find.
  12. Aerowerx

    3D printed Carbon Fiber Wing Ribs???

    No, I am not actually thinking of doing this. I just thought it would make for an interesting discussion. I believe there are some advanced 3D printers that can use a carbon fiber based filament. I don't know the properties of the filament, but do know that it is used for some small drones...
  13. Aerowerx

    Free Airplane

    Part 1 Part 2 Dated only 2 days ago. Jan 14
  14. Aerowerx

    Flak Bait

    Warning: Full of adds, but interesting story. https://recommended.complex.com/s/ww2-bomber-secrets?as=6dap23848533187020530&fbclid=IwAR154DeRoLPFknzoVwyb47B8MX14A87lOJV5H-gBiPQ2FF1d4DOXaQsJ4PQ&utm_source=fb&utm_campaign=6dap23848533187020530&utm_medium=z020643&bdk=0
  15. Aerowerx

    German P-51????

    I have never heard of this before. The History Channel was running a program on the Tuskegee Airmen, this being Black History Month. They briefly mentioned that the Luftwafe had some captured P-51's that they used to sneak up on our bombers. Did this really happen?
  16. Aerowerx

    Oh No! Another multicopter!

  17. Aerowerx

    Hogan's Heroes: Col. Klink's aeroplanes

    On the Hogan's Heroes program, Col. Klink has 2 aircraft pictures hanging on the wall in his office. One is a Heinkel which he flew earlier in WW2 (according to the fandom Canon), before becoming Kommandant of Stalag 13. The other is a WW1 biplane which, by implication, he flew in WW1. What...
  18. Aerowerx

    What??? No handheld radio???

    I was watching an episode of Airplane Repo, this morning. They repossessed some twin engine prop plane. It was at night. All the radios and nav equipment had been removed and they had minimal fuel. The pilot used his automotive GPS to find the next nearest airport. Then called the tower on...
  19. Aerowerx

    Aero Designs Pulsar

    I just got in my car, leaving the local Menard's big box store, when I spotted this. Of course I had to get out and talk to the guy. He was busy putting tail lights on the tail and wiring them up, and had just bought the thing. It is an Aero Desigins Pulsar. Mostly finished. It just needs a...
  20. Aerowerx

    Aerial Spraying: What AGL?

    The state is doing their aerial spraying in my area for Gypsy Moths. A few minutes ago one (the plane, not the moth:)) flew directly overhead. Anyone know what altitude they fly at? Oh, how I love the sound of that engine!
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