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Canopy Sources
Anyone know where one could buy a canopy these days? I suppose I could buy one for a Long ez if I have to. Thanks! -
I just saw that Sonerai.net moved!
I have not been on for a while. Both of my Sonerai's are in flying condition but are in Wisconsin and I moved to the Atlanta area. I am hoping to get the planes moved soon! I guess that the traffic on the original site must have been too low? What caused the site to move here? Thanks! Jeff... -
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Cutting Aluminum
Out of curiosity, does anyone else cut aluminum with woodworking tools? -
Aerovee Parts On Ebay
https://www.ebay.com/itm/255090380886?mkevt=1&mkpid=0&emsid=e11021.m43.l1120&mkcid=7&ch=osgood&euid=eb8ae0d9e9514ad5a1b03f8a3eecce2a&bu=43208775560&ut=RU&osub=-1%7E1&crd=20210814025727&segname=11021&sojTags=ch%3Dch%2Cbu%3Dbu%2Cut%3Dut%2Cosub%3Dosub%2Ccrd%3Dcrd%2Csegname%3Dsegname%2Cchnl%3Dmkcid -
GPAS Starter Issue
So I pulled the plane out for the first time this year and tried to start it. I pushed the start button and heard a click, kind of like it sounds when you try to start something with a nearly dead battery. I charged the batteries and tried again, but this time, there was no click. I checked the... -
Skye Racer Flies Again!
Took it up for a 30 min flight today! Details here: http://schmleff.blogspot.com -
Skye Racer Update
I finally wrapped up the long list of things to get done on the thing and was able to get it in the air. The first run down the runway was a high speed taxi, which turned out to be much faster than I intended. I was wondering why it darting left and right so quickly until I looked at the... -
Source for oddball intake/exhaust tubing
I am trying to finish up my intake manifold but am having clearance issues with my cowl. I am wondering if any of you have a source for mild steel tight radius bends or donuts for 1 3/8" tubing? I am also looking for a source for oval tubing of the equivalent diameter. -
Strange Board Behavior?
I have gotten a couple of messages that the board is behaving strangely. One member reported that they could not reply to threads and that the gallery was not working properly. Anyone else seeing things like this? -
Skye Racer post Mojave Update
I have not really done much to update my blog or post anything all summer so here is a brief update ; ) Revised the seat pan to clear the torque tube by using piano hinges and a sheet of aluminum to make a sling seat. However, that torqued the tube that is connected to the rear torque tube... -
Ignition Coil Cooling
I'm finishing up the final details on my SI which includes lots of heat shields ;) I built a box around the coil pack for my digital ignition and am trying to figure out how much air to route to it. Anyone have any experience with coil cooling or the lack thereof? -
Sonerai Radio Show During Oshkosh
Fred, Ed and myself were the guests on a "The Traffic Jam" radio show hosted by Eric Whyte on Wednesday of Oshkosh. It's 2 hours of all things Sonerai! Here is the link for download: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/835700/Sonerai%20Radio%20Show.mp3 To simply listen to it, just click it. If... -
Enter your plane for the Elephant Eater Award
No voting needed for this one. These awards go to anyone who has completed and flown a Sonerai in the last 12 calendar months. If this is you, please let us know! You automatically win! -
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