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    Falcon & Other Import Vertical Card Compasses

    Does anyone have any experience with the Falcon or other imported vertical card compasses that are copies of the Precision Aviation PAI-700 models? If so, which units? I've heard a couple of indications that the quality of the non-Precision Aviation units is pretty crappy, so I'd like to...
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    Aerobatic Design Load Factor

    What would be the minimum acceptable Design Load Factor for flying basic aerobatics such as loops and rolls? Thanks...
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    Rotax 912 & Carb Temp & Ice

    I have read that the Rotax 912 is not susceptible to carb icing, and that no carb heat is necessary on this engine. Does anyone have any experience either way? Does anyone know of a method of installing a carb heat sensor on the Bing 64 carb on the 912 Rotax? I have read of a carb...
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    Ground-Adjustable Prop

    NOTE: The aircraft I'm considering is a Rans S-6 with a 100 HP Rotax 912 ULS. What would be the advantage to a ground-adjustable prop? I'm aware of the use of in-flight-adjustable props to change from a climb to a cruise configuration, but I can't really figure out the benefit of the...
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    Air Switch for Transponder

    In researching Transponders, many of the Install Manuals reference the use of an "Air Switch" to switch the Transponder in and out of Standby mode when the aircraft's airspeed is not greater than 30 kts+/-. Does anyone know anything about these Air Switches and/or a source for them? Thank you!
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    Toggle Switch & Breaker

    A couple of questions: What configuration of toggle switch (SPST, SPDT, etc) would I need to do the following: Down position - Off - Input not connected to any output Center position - Low - Input connected to one output Up position - High - Input connected to second output...
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    Antenna Locations

    Does anyone know of a good tutorial regarding the placement of antennas on aircraft? I am concerned both with the absolute placement of an antenna, as well as it's placement relative to other antennas. I am considering a situation where I would have 2 COM antennas, a transponder antenna...
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    Riveting Tutorial?

    Does anyone know of a good online tutorial for learning to rivet? Thank you!
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    Fabric Installation Tutorial

    Does anyone know of a good online tutorial for installing fabric covering? Thank you!
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    Ground Plane & Tube 'N Rag

    I am considering building a Tube 'N Rag ultralight. Will the aluminum frame of this aircraft provide a sufficient ground plane for a Com and a Transponder antennas? Thank you!
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    GRT EIS 2004 Manual?

    Does anyone have an installation manual for the GRT EIS 2004 (AKA Advanced EIS) that they could provide me with a copy of? Thanks!
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    Ultralight Cabin Heating System?

    I'm trying to put together a cabin heating system for an ultralight. I have a pretty good idea of how to do it, but if anyone has any pictures or diagrams to share they would be appreciated. Thanks!
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    Trim Tab Sizing

    Can anyone tell me how to determine the proper size for a pitch trim tab for an ultralight? Thank you...
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