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    Uber announcement, white paper

    There was an announcement today from Uber about their VTOL fixed-wing system idea, which is along the lines of aircraft proposed by Joby, zee.aero, Mark Moore at NASA, Lililium, and probably others. https://www.wired.com/2016/10/uber-flying-cars-elevate-plan/ The whole white paper is also...
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    Old TC2 kit questions

    A friend is looking for help with an Aero Mirage TC2 kit that has been stored inside for nearly 30 years, basically unstarted. A refinement of this design is made today as the Team Tango aircraft. The fuselage top and bottom halves and wing spars are factory completed and are made of fiberglass...
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    Zenith Aircraft West Coast Fly-In Saturday May 2

    From about 10 AM to 3:30 at Quality Sport Planes, Cloverdale CA (O60) Young Eagles flights in the morning, BBQ, etc.
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    Approval for night VFR

    There seem to be a few opinions about this, but I'm looking for actual experience of folks on HBA. E-AB aircraft are given operating limitations with a clause from 8130.2G that restricts operation to day VFR unless equipped in accordance with 91.205, which in turn requires "approved" position...
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    Copperstate 2013?

    Anyone here going to the Copperstate EAA flyin, October 24-26? Their website COPPERSTATE.ORG lists a handful of exhibitors. There are sheet metal, fabric and composite workshops and about 20 forums.
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    Gyrodynamic Systems redrive details?

    Does anyone here have any actual experience with reduction drives/kits made by Gyrodynamic Systems, formerly of Redlands, CA? They used to advertise all the time in Sport Aviation. I have a copy of their plans but have never seen one made up. It's a simple planetary redrive using parts from a...
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    Very low noise propeller, design ideas?

    Any suggestions for design approaches for a very low noise, low speed propeller? The basic goal: light two-seater, nearly inaudible in overflight at 1000 ft. The YO-3A is the inspiration, it used several versions of a ~100" prop turning ~840 rpm for a maximum tip speed around 340 fps. The plane...
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    Why not slats/slots that you can close?

    We know the benefits of leading-edge slots for STOL, and also the drawbacks of increased drag at cruise. The slat is not added on to an existing wing, but rather the slot (between the slat and the main wing) is carved out of a complete wing. Yes, they're made by adding a slat structure in front...
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    Ideas for antennas, metal airplane?

    I’ve been away from aviation for about 15 years getting a company on its feet, and now looking at the various options for homebuilt planes, looks like a great time to get in the air again! Nav has certainly become a lot simpler, with slick EFIS systems looking like a lot of fun. What hasn’t...
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