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  1. Nilsen

    Got my first airplane!

    Thanks for the nice comments gentlemen. The plane has a bare plywood cockpit so I spent the last weeks getting that sorted out with a nice thick piece of 'Comfor Foam' and a National 360 parachute. The bird is being delivered (I hope) this weekend on account of bad weather and no hangar...
  2. Nilsen

    Best foam padding for seats?

    Thanks for the responses. I got the "Confor Foam (formaly Temperfoam) from aircraft spruce. http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/cmpages/conForFoan.php I first ordered the 1" foam. It felt great but the part where my behind sank in didn't leave much extra room to give before 'bottoming out'...
  3. Nilsen

    Best foam padding for seats?

    So here's the funny thing. About a year ago I posted to this thread ... I've learned so much since then but I guess I'm more cluless than ever.:depressed I need to put a seat cushion in my Ka-6 (getting ready for my first flight). There are 2 different foams out there. The one I would...
  4. Nilsen

    Got my first airplane!

    Hey Everyone. I've been away for a while. I sure like the Homebuilt 2.0 thing but thats old news for you all now. Had a weird winter. Getting over a divorce. Tried to do some winter soaring but no go on account of bad snow plow. Spring soaring season is slow to come to the North East...
  5. Nilsen

    Greetings From Mexico

    Welcome Jack. This is the place to talk about airplanes. Looking forward to having you around.
  6. Nilsen

    Jet enigne idea

    Here is a link to a book that explains how to build your own jet engine -without- a car or truck turbo. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/customer-reviews/0951058991/ref=cm_cr_dp_pt/002-5550711-0124841?ie=UTF8&n=283155&s=books
  7. Nilsen

    Covering tailboom on Affodaplane?

    This is from the affordaplane FAQ. Can you cover the rear of the fuselage with fabric? Answer: The short answer is no. Covering the rear fuselage adds weight, and during maneuvers such as a slip to landing, imposes stresses on the frame it was not designed for. Chucky, I know you...
  8. Nilsen

    New kid in town

    Buenos fco, I don't know a lot about the costs of the planes you are building. But try pricing out what it would cost for you to finish your dream kit, then do an internet search on planes for sale. I myself have been dreaming of building my own glider. However once I price out the wood...
  9. Nilsen

    New Guy

    I don't have a plane of my own. I fly gliders and have been entertaining the idea of getting a vintage ship that needs a 'little love' to keep her flying. I have been chatting on these boards in an attempt to gain enough knowledge to build a ship of my own design or find another way to satisfy...
  10. Nilsen

    tom's plane

    Can't see the picture. Try reposting the image or just typing the url into the message box. Sometimes it's tough getting pictures to show up on these boards because they don't seem to update when the post is previewed.
  11. Nilsen

    I'm baaaaaack

    Just ordered the book. Cool thing is the first box was damaged so he is selling them at a discount.(':ban:')
  12. Nilsen

    New Guy

    Ed, I recommend building the plane you really want to build even if it takes extra time to track down the plans. Welcome.
  13. Nilsen

    Hooker Harnesses CHEAP!

    With crotch strap or without? Rotary buckle? (ie, would everyone have to get the exact same thing?) PM with price as well please.
  14. Nilsen

    Building Choices

    I had a lot of luck with these guys, http://www.bluebound.com It's organized by State then each State has sub sections for Flying, Skydiving, Soaring, Hang gliding ... etc. Many of the listings are very grass roots/low tech. Your profile says you are from Missouri I just checked and...
  15. Nilsen

    I'm baaaaaack

    Photo looks good, especially the area in the cockpit, glad to see I'm not the only one flying in 2-33s held together with duct tape... err sorry, "aviation mending strips". I'm glad your flying is going well. I too have had some great days, the ridge is working this time of year and I've...
  16. Nilsen

    Wood X................

    ...Hmm, I was trying to ease into the canard speak... I understand that the canard would have to be loaded properly to function as a stabilizing surface, I just wanted to add ( if Kitaru is still interested in constructive feedback) that a possible canard is already in the designers mind...
  17. Nilsen

    Wood X................

    Well, he did say... Perhapse if the emergency canard was deployed for the test phases and always during landing and take-off Kataru could really make this thing happen.
  18. Nilsen

    'homebuilding' on certified aircraft

    Thanks Orion your info was enough to get me going on a search. I went to the FAA site and I found that FAR 43 section .3 refers to the holder of pilot certificates and says: The items of preventive maintenance authorized by this section are those listed in paragraph (c) of appendix A of this...
  19. Nilsen

    'homebuilding' on certified aircraft

    Hi All, I've been looking around at purchasing a glider to fly since I don't think I'll finish my homebuilt any time soon.':rolleyes:' Since I'll most likely be buying a certified ship (I've got my eyes on a particular Ka-6) what kind of work can I legally do on it? Can I paint it...
  20. Nilsen

    Wood X................

    Hello Kitaru, Nice job! I created a Yahoo account and looked at your work. Very impressive! As far as constructive criticism: I think it would be great to see your engineering drawings if you have those and your stability calculations. It seems you relied very heavily on computer...
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