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    Wood Velomobile Build

    This may be a little out of bounds for this forum, but there might also be some guys here interested in such things. I saw this Velomobile build on another forum and thought the wood and stick guys might get a kick out of seeing the Velomobile come together. Heck you might be able to chime in...
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    Wind Driven Rain

    We performed a new test at work and I was charged with setting it up. Initially, we arranged a 60-in blade electric fan to get the 40 mph wind speed required, but after some questionable electric service issues, we decided to get two 42" gas powered units. This worked much better for the air...
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    Loopwheel Bicycle Wheel

    Any advantage in using these Loopwheels for aircraft use? I could see this smoothing out the ride for some applications on rougher terrain. Loopwheels, suspension for a smoother ride...
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    Improving RC Flight Controls

    The addition of cell phone technology (GPS, accelerometers and cameras) to RC vehicles alongside VR goggles that let you virtually sit in the pilot's seat of your own model airplane is a giant step for the industry. It would be pretty cool to combine that with a articulating simulator. That...
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    Aeronite® Composite Resin

    I just watched this video of the LH-10 Ellipse airplane: www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZtXfnuLb08 They mention Aeronite® Composite Resin is the reason the aircraft is so fuel efficient and light. Any thoughts on this product? It smacks of corporate hype, and if it was the real deal I would...
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    Where Do Unfinished Projects Go To Die?

    I would like to start a lighthearted discussion on the topic of unfinished projects. I was at an auction the other day in which a Stitts Playboy frame and a few parts went for a reasonable (under $500) price. Well, I was there loading some of my purchased items and a gentleman was there...
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    Warplanes in the Sea

    While watching a documentary about the Corsair F4U, I was appalled to learn that the British Navy just dumped their remaining Corsairs overboard to avoid paying for them after WWII. Upon further investigation on the subject I was even more disheartened to learn that the USA may have done a...
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    Aircraft Construction and Paint Chemicals

    I recently acquired a lot of Aircraft chemicals in an auction that included some things I wanted, but a lot of things I don't really have any use for. I am listing them below, I cannot attest to the age or condition of any of these chemicals but I do not think anything is more than 10 years...
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    Where Are All The Cheap Used Airplanes?

    I keep reading about the diminishing nature of the private airplane industry and wondering why the price of planes hasn't dropped off as well. Maybe I am perceiving the prices as high because I am quite new to the scene here, but I should think that as older owners/pilots pass on or can't pass...
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    A-10, Say Goodbye To A Perfectly Good Airplane

    This really angers me: RealClearDefense - Retiring the A-10 Early Puts Troops' Lives at Risk This is what the other side says: HAC Votes To Retire The A-10 « Breaking Defense - Defense industry news, analysis and commentary Hmmmm, maybe they could get the money by cutting back on the $1...
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    How Is 4130 Steamline Tubing Made

    I found a supplier for streamline tubing that takes round tubing and cold rolls it to a streamline shape using a series of die rollers. This process voids the material certifications of the metal. So now I'm wondering how the streamline tubing as sold by Aircraft Spruce etc.. is normally made...
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    Tri-Edison-EZ

    Hey guys, I arrived here not through aviation desires, but through the desire to build a 1930's reverse trike motorcycle. For this, I needed to learn sheetmetal and rivetting. Somehow my design choices seemed to resemble airplanes and many of the construction methods crossed over. As luck...
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    Southern California Newb

    Hey guys, Fair warning, I may stick my foot in my mouth from time to time. Other than that, I hope to be a positive and helpful part of the community here. It seems this is where the guys who can't afford to fly hang out and talk about flying and more importantly building! I like to think...
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