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    Fuel Quality

    I beleve what the waver dose is it allows areas like mine to use a standard formula for gas, instead of the emisions refomulated gas. This will improve refinery efficiency. The refineries won't have to produce 20 different formulas of gas. To us in the Milwaukee area see this as a good thing...
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    floats

    Who makes and how heavy are a set of floats for a 1200 lb gross weight aircraft. Thanks Chris
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    Ragwing Areo

    Hey guys! Has anybody ever dealt with Ragwing Aircraft Designs, or more specifically their RW19-RW20 Stork? I am looking for more info than just numbers. Any info would be helpful. Thanks Chris
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    Chevrolet engines

    4.3L The 4.3 is a good motor. It basicly is a 350 with out the #3 and #6 cylinders. I know on th non-Vortec pre 92' many of the parts were interchageable. A car magizne did a buid up on one. They went through all the interchangeable parts. They were able to produce 300hp on 9:1comp. Then they...
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    A Sad Day

    Up here in the Milwaukee area there is an airport by the name of Timberman Field. To EAAers this might sound familiar. This is where the first EAA fly in was held. The sad thing is there is a proposal to turn this airport into a housing project. I am personaly sadened in that this is the place I...
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    Chevrolet engines

    I have a lot experience with SBC engines among other GM engines. GM makes a stroked high torque version of the 350. The create motor is called the HT383. It has a NEW 4bolt main block, vortec heads, AL intake, forged 4340 steel crank and rods. The motor produces 430 ftlbs. of torque at 3200 rpm...
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    Objective Engine Discussion

    Rick All the engines you listed can be run on 100LL as long they are not electronically fuel injected w/ an O2 sensor. I would Highly recommend using 100LL if you plan on flying above 10,000 ft., because unleaded has a much higher vapor pressure and tends to vapor lock at high altitudes...
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    Question about Belt/Chain drive systems

    Using multiple belts is not a bad idea. In fact there was a certified helicopter that used that set up. Chris
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    colors

    I will post the results. I will build the test panels this winter, but with the highs right now only in the 40's and 50's I think I will wait untill spring to test them. Is there any colors that anyone would like to see tested? I will also test the efects of metal flake on surface temp.:ban...
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    VS and Rudder complete! (picture)

    Looks Beautiful! Keep up the goog work. Looking forward to seeing the rest of it:D . Chris
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    colors

    Thank you Billski for the reply. I think I will have to do that. I wouldn't want to leave it to chance. Ya, I wouldn't want to have to leave my aircraft at Mojave because I left it to chance.:gig: When I do this test I plan on trying a couple of colors and also a white panel for a control...
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    looking for a good project

    Thank You Thank you for the suggestion, but I have experience with composites. I was thinking of building a Dragonfly. Dose anybody have experience with these aircraft? Thanks Chris
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    colors

    I was wondering if a light silver metal flake is too dark for a foam core composite? Thanks Chris
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    looking for a good project

    I am looking for a plans built 2 place all composite aircraft. Speed is not a priority. I"m looking for somthing simple, easy, and fun to fly. Maby, VW powered. Any suggestions? Thanks :confused:
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    Hello everyone

    Hello everyone! I have had an interest in aviation for as long as I can remember. I have been an EAA member since I was 12. I currently have an A&P and will be attending school to attain my commercial pilot license. My current flight experience is 1hr. of left seat time in a C-172 and 1hr...
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