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    Runway Options?

    I live in N. Central MT, a very dry climate. I have a grass runway on my farm, which I planted about 20 years ago. The grass is Fairway crested wheat grass, a variety which matures and produces seed very early in the growing season, a characteristic of grasses which will survive in climates...
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    Fuselage Question

    Mike- I have not converted a tube and rag airplane to metal skin, but many have been done. The Piper Tri-Pacers and Colts (I own a Colt) were popular candidates for metalizing back before polyester fabrics were perfected. Hundreds of these airplanes were metalized, under one of several...
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    vision/eyesight regulations

    Olen- I did mean that contacts can't be worn for the eye exam. As I said, I don't know if this is required of all AME's, or if it is just the preference of the doc I go to. His staff will only do the exam if glasses are used for correction, not contacts. This, despite the fact that...
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    vision/eyesight regulations

    Olen- I've gone to the same doctor for over 20 years. His staff always requires the removal of contacts for the exam. I don't know if this is part of the rules which medical examiners are supposed to follow, or just personal preference on the doc's part. Mark
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    Is there a MAX size limit for homebuilts?

    Tom- Glasgow is where I saw the 747, in the early '70's. It was painted in Seaboard Airways colors; they wanted Rolls engines and the noise testing was being done there. At that time, Glasgow AFB was still operational. Boeing has since bought the place. I worked there as a maintenance...
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    vision/eyesight regulations

    Rhinox- Corrective lenses are not a problem. As long as your corrected vision is, I believe, 20/70, you can be issued a Third Class medical certificate. You will have to lose the contacts for the actual physical exam, however, and break out the glasses you never wear. I've been as blind...
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    Is there a MAX size limit for homebuilts?

    Craig- Perhaps you mean "Type Rating". A type rating is required for aircraft with a take-off weight of 12,500 lbs., or more, and for turbine powered aircraft. BTW, I also saw an exp. 747, about 30 years ago. It was undergoing certification testing at a nearly deserted AF base in MT...
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    Looking for small com/transponder

    Jim- Becker Avionics makes a small, digital com and transponder, each of which fits in a 21/4" inst. hole. The com is model# AR 4201, the txp is model# ATC4401. They aren't cheap, at about 1200-1300 each, but not outrageously expensive, considering their small size. Check Spruce, Chief...
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    Hello from the frozen tundra

    Hi CG- By our standards, you're just down the road! You are right about working with wood in a cold climate. Even regular PVA glue isn't happy at 50-55 deg. Epoxies are much fussier. One more reason I'm not inclined toward composites. A metal or tube and rag design makes more sense...
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    Hello from the frozen tundra

    Hi Rob- Thanks for the link. I had found that article also, a while back. There is an on-again-off-again Davis discussion group on Yahoo! as well. I don't go there often, as Yahoo! isn't real dial-up friendly. :wail: I'm supposed to be getting DSL this month. I'm looking forward to that...
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    Hello from the frozen tundra

    Thanks, guys, for the suggestions. I'm familiar with both of the designs you mentioned. I think the Falco is a beautiful airplane, but, realistically it's much more sophisticated than what I need. The Bearhawk is more like what I'm used to. It's the ultimate, pumped-up shortwing Piper...
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    Hello from the frozen tundra

    I'm a new member from N central MT. I am a farmer, and own a Piper Colt. Before returning to the farm, I was trained, and worked as, a mechanic, welder and metal fabricator. We have a small fleet of vehicles and machinery, and do all of our own repairs, modifications and fabrication. I have...
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