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    Analog tach for VW

    Yes, in Colorado you won't see my 29 inches, normal asperation. Manifold pressure gage surely demonstrates density altitude pressure drop...about one inch per 1000 ft of climb. Thanks for the fuse info.
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    Analog tach for VW

    Just a thought here, On my 1.7 L VW I found it a much better indicator of how hard the little iron engine is working...install an aircraft Manifold pressure gage! Run up see 29 inches, First power reduction to 25, cruise 22 inches. Want to try your hand at soaring? Back off to 19 inches and...
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    Inexpensive solo cross-country machines?

    I have a friend who passed away last month. As a welding engineer he did nice work. With about $ 8,000 his fully welded fuselage, completed wings, and "factory" new and assembled and tested 2180 CC engine VW conversion among other needed parts this project becomes the cross country aircraft...
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    Building a VW Aero-Engine

    What valve adjust clearance is recommended? I am running a 1700 CC direct drive, over 400 hrs. and counting.
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    Prop Spinner

    Where can I buy a spinner at less than twice the cost of my vw powered Pixie prop? The one I have use for the last 400 hours is fatigue cracked beyond more repair! More than a skull cap, something around 9 inch diameter would aid hot weather cooling.
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    What aviation news, blogs or e-mail newsletters do you actively read?

    Mostly Homebuiltairplanes, AOPA Pilot, Sport Aviation and in-flight video of Pixie fun.
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    What aviation news, blogs or e-mail newsletters do you actively read?

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    Intake Manifolds

    Thanks, Flyguyeddy I'll go there. Ellison required 2 months to replace my last one.
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    Intake Manifolds

    On the side subject of Ellison EFS-2 carbs, does anyone know where we can obtain new diaphragms? It does not appear to me Ellison is interested in these small units. Mine needed replacement after about 5 years...they explained running on auto gas was bad for the diaphragms. My Ellison is the...
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    Intake Manifolds

    By the way, does anyone know how to acquire new diaphrams for the EF2? Mine is an older model without the external drain. I get the impression Ellison isn't interested in the EFS2. I run auto fuel mainly which Ellison tells me is bad for their diaphrams. Twenty five years on the EFS2 and...
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    Simple fuel system for VW

    My problem using the Ellison slide carb is that the Pixie having both a parasol wing tank and headder tank works well if using 100LL. However, on hot days the 93 auto fuel tends to vapor lock at low throttle settings, which has caused me to log some glider time (no starter). The solution I am...
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    Pober Pixie Build

    Thanks for sharing your Pixie building experience....it's a wonderful little flying machine. I finished mine in 1991 after about 7 years of enjoyable building. N14VW is powered with a 1700 CC VW using direct drive with the third and best prop being 56 X 28. I simply use manifold pressure for...
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    Modern day "motorcycle of the air" aircraft class?

    Well at the thought I am exsposing my dum actions to all here, I built a sonerai 1 back ib 1981. Haqving only recently obtained my private license flying cessna 150's I thought I could test fly that 18 ft wing rocket...wrong! You know one just does not approach the landing and flair to a...
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    European VW conversions ?

    Well I have found flying my 1.7 Liter VW there are a lot of really quality parts (pistons, rods, bearings) now out of Japan!
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    New from West-Central AZ

    Hello Jack, Welcome to the group...I also am a retired engineer who loves building and flying homebuilt airplanes.
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    Southern California Newb

    Hello Dave, I am glad you are part of the we, not too normal people who love to build their own flying machines. Sounds like you are in a great position to complete those pesky time consuming parts often required.
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    Static Thrust from VW engines

    A lot of the previous inputs are helpful, but...my experience with a 1.7 L 4 cyl vw might be userfull in your quest for the right engine/prop combination. The engine has about 8:1 heads and i run 93 octane or AV gas. The first homebuilt it powered was a Sonerai 1 using a Hegy prop, as I...
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    Hellow

    Welcome Jorge! You already have a taste of how wonderful flight can be! Homebuilding has been a great joy in my life ...wish you were here to fly my fun loving Pober pixie! Randy
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    How to prevent my torch from popping...

    Well after thousands of hours of oxy/fuel overlay welding using Victor tips up to No7, I feel the flame front will burn back into the tip if the gas flow velocity is too slow! Optimize the tip size to keep the gas flow above the burn back velocity. So if you have the heat required for the job...
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    Best epoxy for laminating wood?

    What glue do the propeller builders use? That laminated wood prop must flex and is as critical as any joint we use. I believe it is the same adhesive as is recommended for scarfing wooden spars...good old Resorcinol. Requires narrow glue lines and lots or joining pressure. I think it is...
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