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  1. tankboot

    Rotax service in Dallas?

    Thank you for that information, however the only person listed in the dallas area has no contact information, and i was unable to locate him in the white pages....
  2. tankboot

    rotax Service in Dallas?

    I just moved to the Dallas area approx 30 days ago, and I brought my Rans S-14 with me. It is equipped with a rotax 503, "B" box and it is in dire need of some service. I have owned it many years with no significant problems, however anytime I DID have an issue, it was ALWAYS Bing carb...
  3. tankboot

    Rotax service in Dallas?

    I just moved to the Dallas area approx 30 days ago, and I brought my Rans S-14 with me. It is equipped with a rotax 503, “B” box and it is in dire need of some service. I have owned it many years with no significant problems, however anytime I DID have an issue, it was ALWAYS Bing carb related...
  4. tankboot

    Boeing aircraft-Very very funny

    a reply You will have to forgive me for this, as this is just an opinion of a 14 yr ex-soldier. If that were my daughter, the love of my life, the reason that I am alive today........I would do anything I could possibly do, (forgetting my life and future in the U.S.) To get the man...
  5. tankboot

    Corby Starlet parts for sale/trade

    I have a Corby Starlet engine cowling (never mounted) and a new set of polished spring landing gear for the corby. All never used. I will sell both for $700.00 or trade for a decent panel mount VHF aircraft radio. [email protected] (316) 409-4868 Duane
  6. tankboot

    Automated Assisted Flight System

    interested James, I am an Aerospace Engineer at Boeing in Wichita, KS. I am assigned to the 787 Dreamliner program and specialize in Avionics/Electrical systems. I am personally building a BD-5 Micro-jet, and I am VERY interested in you're system. I have no problem investing the $1300.00 to...
  7. tankboot

    Wichita, Kansas

    I will absolutely post lots of photos! If you come out, let me know ahead of time, and I'll get you a tour of the Boeing/Spirit Commercial ACFT manufacturing facility. You can fit approx 15 super walmarts just in my building alone.
  8. tankboot

    Wichita, Kansas

    I just purchased a BD-5 Kit yesterday, which is essentially 75% assembled. I'm going in two weeks to pick it up and bring it back to Wichita to finish it up. I do have some limited sheetmetal skills and basic tools (bucking bars, dimpler, clecos etc etc), however I do not have advanced skills...
  9. tankboot

    cardboard and duct tape airplane

    cardboard? My grandfather gave me several peices of advise as a kid, most of which I didn't understand till later in life. Some of which are not appropriate for listing here. Here is one of them: There are two kinds of people on this planet son, You can send them both to the same schools...
  10. tankboot

    cardboard and duct tape airplane

    reply Daniel, It is entirely possible (in my humble opinion) to build an aircraft from a lumber store depending on the materials chosen to do it. For example, Douglas fir is 23% stronger than Spruce, but 26% heavier so you have to make adjustments for this. It can be done.
  11. tankboot

    cardboard and duct tape airplane

    cardboard "Here, Here young fellow" he say's (with a rustic English accent') Wel said Orion, and I agree with every statement. Duane Aerospace Engineer III Boeing Aerospace
  12. tankboot

    cardboard and duct tape airplane

    Cardboard Airplane? Wade you are incorrect on several of you're thoughts and assumptions concerning aerodynamics, weight/drag & turbulence. The 747 (as you mentioned) was tunnel tested for many months at 1/20 the scale, as is EVERY airplane prior to construction and final engineering. If an...
  13. tankboot

    Wichita, Kansas

    Corby Starlet I am currently building the fuselage for a Corby Starlet. I was hoping to find some pre-built wing ribs so I didn't have to mess with building them, but no luck so far.
  14. tankboot

    Wichita, Kansas

    I am looking for some building assistance in the Wichita Kansas area, if anyone is interested in helping/hanging out/building. 316 409-4868 Duane Davis
  15. tankboot

    Poor Man's TCAS

    TCAS Well written, and I agree wholeheartedly.
  16. tankboot

    Poor Man's TCAS

    TCAS Orion, I agree with almost everything you stated with the exception of utilizing every available tool you have. ATC is a wonderful tool, they are extremely helful in various situations, and even groups like AOPA and the EAA encourage pilots to use them as often as possible. This world...
  17. tankboot

    cardboard and duct tape airplane

    cardboard? You guys are nuts, however I was bet 3 years ago I couldn't build a flyable airplane from strickly home depot materials. I did it and won the bet, and it's still flying at 147.3 VNE. Construction methodology is paramount. Card board is heavy and useless in my humble opinion...
  18. tankboot

    Poor Man's TCAS

    TCAS And further more...........do NOT show up to flight training with all sorts of BS flight bags, tools and alot of crap you don't need. All you need to fly is a REALLY good noise attenuating headset, a very small ASA headset bag, a small flight computer, a ink pen, a small notepad, you're...
  19. tankboot

    Poor Man's TCAS

    TCAS You know, those little devices are cool, BUT, they work off of transponder signals, which means, they if they don't have a transponder you won't know they are there. You'd be surprised how many airplanes do not have transponders. I can fly into any class airspace requiring a transponder...
  20. tankboot

    Boeing aircraft-Very very funny

    firearms I saw a comment about "what do you carry a firearm" in an earlier posting just above this, and I must say that I am forced to comment here on this. Since I am not one to "preach" or anything, I'll keep it brief. Having carried an MP-5 with intgrated suppressor for 12 years, I am really...
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