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    Difference between the Zenith 601, XL, XLB, HDS? and the 650?

    I heard there was some spar issues on one of the 601 models, I’m not sure which one. But I’m sure there were other mods too. I’m going to be building a pulled rivet gas tank sealed with the Vans RV method for my Piet. I’m so excited about this part of the build (I’m going to actually buy the...
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    E-AB registration when buying a partially completed project?

    Hey all, So I purchased a partially completed Pietenpol. Steel fuselage, is welded, most of the work on the wings are complete, same with the empennage and it’s sitting on the gear. But there’s still a tremendous amount to do. My understanding is that since it is a plans built design, it...
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    Safe airspeed question.

    Hi all, Please forgive my ignorance. I’m a two time soloed student pilot and haven’t flown in probably 30 years. I’m building a plane and will resume flight training in a couple of years. I see all the different airspeeds and understand the definition of each. Here’s my question. A...
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    Telling the difference between zinc and tin coated nicopress sleeves?

    Hey all! If this is in the wrong forum please move it accordingly. So I was over at Homebuilt Help and watched a video on when to use which sleeve. The gentleman stated that bare copper and zinc plated copper were to be used on galvanized and tin plated copper on stainless. I have galvanized...
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    When or how can a certified aircraft engine become "Experimental"? Also, once that happens, can the owner rebuild it themselves?

    I'm assuming (perhaps incorrectly) that once an engine (Continental, Lycoming) is installed in an Experimental Amateur Built or homebuilt LSA that it can be serviced and repaired by the builder. Is this correct? If this is the case, then the builder can rebuild the engine or have it done for...
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    Best Bang for the Buck STOL

    Hi all. Would like some opinions. I have mine that I'll share but I'd love to know yours and why you feel this way. I've been looking long and hard for a scratch build STOL plane. There's really not a lot to choose from (at least for me) because price is an issue too, as is customer...
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    N numbered Ultralight??

    Hey all, I’m not sure this is a legitimate question but what if someone built a compliant ultralight: weight, speed, seats, fuel, etc., but had it N Numbered. Could they still fly it under ultralight rules? Along the same lines, what if you built a compliant ultralight but followed all the...
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    Need a little help estimating materials costs.

    Okay, I'm currently down to three scenarios. I don't need exact figures, just something in the ball park. One is a kit project, a Sopwith Baby from Airdrome Aeroplanes. This has a good starting point. It'll be the kit price (I'll have to do subkits), plus engine, instruments, paint...
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    What's the best way to improve STOL performance?

    While musing around I've been looking at some pretty impressive STOL aircraft. Some of the most impressive are based on the Piper Cub design. So my question is what are the changes made to the planes? Longer/larger wings? Bigger engines? Swinging larger props? Puttin' on those big ole...
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    My first Low and Slow.

    Hi again, Looks like after 20 years of waiting, I'm ready to begin my first build. Been thinking about a few different designs for a while now. I have a local EAA chapter that seems to be very active, so I'm sure I can get support once I get started. First off, I would love to build a STOL...
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    MECO Midget question

    Does the MECO system need special regulators or can I use standard oxy/acetylene regs? It does require special hoses, correct? Thanks, Paul
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    Time for a proper introduction

    Greetings, My name is Paul. I'm an airplane junky and I'm here for a fix. Seriously, I've had a long standing interest in building a flying machine. I worked with a gentleman once that built a TEAM miniMax. This was back in the early '90's. I've been loosely following the changes in...
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    Line of thrust

    Hi Guys, Please pardon, I'm new at this and the question may not even be worth asking (i.e. "any idiot should know this..........") :) I've been looking around for kits, plans etc and thought that I had settled on a kit. It is the FFP 80% Tiger Moth. I called Fisher this morning and was...
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    Does Student time count towards Sport Pilot?

    I am a soloed student pilot (on two different occasions) but due to cash flow problems was unable to continue on to my cross country solo. Does any of this time count towards a Sport Pilot ticket? I have approximately 35 hours. Thanks, Paul
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    Are the UL (part 103) rules changing?

    I was browsing around and saw this link> https://www.homebuiltairplanes.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1030 so I went over to the EAA site and looked up the reg >...
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