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  1. Aviatrix

    FAA Private Pilot Study Guides?

    Getting ready to take my written exam. I've taken the practice exam that is up at www.sportys.com (72%!") I need to study up a bit on VOR/ADF Operations and Sectional/Terminal Charts I also need to do a little more reading on fronts/weather/meterology. I have my Jeppensen Private Pilot...
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    E6-B Flight Computer Tutorials?

    Hey all, I'm at the point of starting to plan cross-country flights and need a resource to help sharpen my skills with the E6-B flight computer. Anyone have any tips, or online guides? Thanks!
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    First Lesson Tomorrow Morning

    Found a great flight school here in the Phoenix Metro area. I've been in ground school for the past two weeks and my first "in-flight" lesson is tomorrow morning. Wheeee!
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    Weight Difference Between VW and 13B

    Quick Question to compare power plants VW 2300 CC is about 80 HP. 13B (NA)is over 100 The real question is what will the "nose weight" of each power plant be? Starter, accessories, etc, etc. I know with a 13b there will be an oil cooler and PSRU that the 2300 won't need. Any...
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    Sport Pilot / VFR Private Pilot Study Guides?

    Hey all, Time for me to start doing prepwork for my Sport Pilot certification. I've read that the training is nearly identical to VFR with the exception of radio training. I'd imagine I could just pick up a VFR study guide and be okay? Thanks.
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    Airbus lands at LAX with bum nose gear

    Short version, Just a few hours ago an Airbus A380's nose gear somehow deployed 90 degrees off. After circling LAX to burn fuel the pilot brought it in. Sorry for the big pic, but here's the touch down.
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    P-40 Replica plans/kits/howto's?

    Reposted from a different thread that had too much crosstalk: I've seen a few mentions of P-40's in this thread. Anyone know of a plans built or *GULP* kit for a 2 seater P-40 that maybe can use a Mazda Rotary or Chevy Smallbock? (160-180ish HP?) Someone here mentioned a Sonerai...
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    Ultralight Registration?

    Hey all, Work is starting on the Affordaplane, and I had some questions about "registering" it. I've seen Ultralights with "N" numbers before, but I'm not entirely sure how that works. Can an Ultralight have an "N" number assigned? If so, does having an "N" number require a license...
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    Affordaplane on Fleabay

    This prolly should be in for sale thread but... I'm not the one selling it. You'd think this was a 3/4 scale Cessna 152. Fully enclosed cockpit and tail. Nice interior as well. I'm not so sure about that nosewheel though.... Guess the builder didn't read the part about not...
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    70's Yamaha 440 Info

    Hey all. The engine I picked up isn't a Kawasaki, it's a Yamaha. 70's era, but exact year unknown. Anyone know a way I can pull info from the serial # to see if it'a a 440-a or 440-b. It has a single carb, and a tuned pipe, was in a snowmobile, then retasked to a go-kart project...
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    Cross Posted from Avionics Forum: Affordaplane Instrumentation questions

    Hey, all Finally starting real work on the Affordaplane, and was wanting some tips on Instrumentation and such. I plan on the following instruments: Altimeter Compass Bank/Horizon Fuel Volt/Ammeter Tachometer Airspeed I may also tap into the 440 for Oil Pressure, not 100%...
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    Ultralight Instrumentation / Transponder / Radio

    Hey, all Finally starting real work on the Affordaplane, and was wanting some tips on Instrumentation and such. I plan on the following instruments: Altimeter Compass Bank/Horizon Fuel Volt/Ammeter Tachometer Airspeed I may also tap into the 440 for Oil Pressure, not 100%...
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    good source for inexpensive aluminum tubing?

    Hey all, The budget comittee has approved my request to start work on my affordaplane in early august, provided I pass Calculus ;-) Anyways, I need to start sourcing some 2x2 square .125 wall aluminum tubing. I want to have the fuselage and landing gear done before the weather gets too...
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    Thoughts on CAP Membership?

    Hey all, I was wondering if anyone here has any experience with the Civil Air Patrol? I'm considering joining to prepare for the AFROTC when I make it to the University of Iowa next fall. I've heard that CAP service goes onto your service record, so it would appear upon my entrance...
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    Typical desired prop speeds for ultralights?

    Hey all, Gonna start work on an Affordaplane to "warm up" before tackling my 2 seater lifting body plane. I'm considering using a Suzuki 500 or 650 CC 4 stroke, since I can get 45-60 HP. I need to know the typical prop diameter used on an Affordaplane (ordering plans next week) and...
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    Affordaplane Engines?

    Greets, I'm going to start on an Affordaplane before tackling the larger 2 seat plane I'm working on. I was wondering, what engines have been used? I'm looking to keep it inexpensive and light, so one consideration I had was a 2 or 4 stroke motorcycle engine with a belt or chain drive...
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    Orion, What do you know about redrives?

    Orion, Another forum member had mentioned to me you seem to know a lot about belt/pulley reduction drives? I wasn't able to pull up much on a search, and looking down the barrel of a $3000 redrive for a Mazda 13b isnt sitting well with the budget committee. Mind if I pick your brain...
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    Greetings!

    Just dropping a meet and greet here. So far I'm loving this site. Very helpful and knowledgeable members.
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    Control Stick Vendors?

    I can't find anything on the web for vendors in regards to aircraft control sticks. (and, no, I dont want to use a 2" diameter aluminum tube) Anyone know of a control stick vendor? I can fabricate my own rudder pedals. Thanks in advance!
  20. Aviatrix

    Horsepower/Weight/Wing Area Calculator?

    Greetings, Now that I've settled on a plane, I have to work on specc'ing out an engine. I've been considering a 90HP VW assembly using direct drive, or possibly a mazda radial. I was looking at engines in the 120-160 HP range, however it seems I might be able to get by on much...
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