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    Shrink Wrap Wings !

    I am now sorry I mentioned it. If I could erase this thread I would If I do come up with something, I sure won't mention it here List owner, please erase this thread
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    Shrink Wrap Wings !

    Exactly what I was thinking. I'm going to call the company and see if I can get some samples. I read in one place where the shrinkage starts at about 200°, so I'm hopping the direct sun will not get to that point (Well maybe not a year)
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    Shrink Wrap Wings !

    Yep But if you read the info on the webpage (specially the second one) they claim it is rip and tear resistant and has a UV resistant additive. I think it's worth looking into and not just dismissing it out of hand, yes? I don't know much about it either, that's why I'm exploring the possibilities.
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    Shrink Wrap Wings !

    Here's another place http://www.pro-tect.net/heatwrapfilm.htm I see they offer thicker films with UV protection. They have used it to make a green house
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    Shrink Wrap Wings !

    That's why I'm thinking that you would use the 3M tape to tape it down on each rib. Like the Lazair or the Invader. I think the stuff they used was only 2 mil
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    Shrink Wrap Wings !

    I found this company that sells 7 mil shrink wrap film in sizes 14' x 128' and larger. It comes in clear and white. If you could figure out a technique for taping it (3M VHB tape?) or other wise sticking it to the wing, you might have a cheap fast way of wing covering. Watch the demo video. This...
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    Foam-less molds

    Yep I used high density foam. It's usually a yellow or tanish color. Before sacrificing an expensive piece of micro cast aluminum (when making female molds) it's a lot less expensive to try the program out (and get approval) with a piece of relatively inexpensive foam. This was all back about 20...
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    Foam-less molds

    The guy they had doing the shaping was a real pro. A lot of times he just used metal templates that he would hold up to the shape to see where the light came through. His talent along with the predefined "steps of foam" made the process very quick and they said "It worked great!"
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    Foam-less molds

    At one point I made a few wind tunnel models for a company on the airport at Arlington. Most of the parts were solid aluminum and done on the CNC mill. On one plane they got to the nose and were running out of time, but they didn't have the dough for a lot of machine time. So I took the 3D cad...
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    WTB: Real Mosler Engine

    He already sold it. Still lookin
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    WTB: Real Mosler Engine

    Many thanks!
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    WTB: Real Mosler Engine

    I know it's a long shot but I thought I would try.... Looking for leads to a real Mosler CB-40 engine. (1/2 VW) Any condition Anyone?
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    Pusher problems?

    Yes! I'd like to build one. I'd like to find the book.
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    46 Luscombe 8E For Sale or Trade

    Nice one
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    Converting an engine?

    I've always thought that a reduction drive would be a must. Just to protect the engine, even if it was a 1 to 1 unit, just for the reasons you mention. Thrust bearings to protect the crank and such. Even tho there are efficiency losses involved
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    Millwork for Ultralight parts?

    You wrong me. I am trying to support the industry, that's why I made the post. The problem is I don't want to give everything I worked for all my life to some lawyer. Nor do I wish to spend tens of thousands of dollars per year for product liability insurance to some insurance company. It's easy...
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    Converting an engine?

    In this case it seems to be the most power for the lightest weight. As with most engines better breathing means better hp. The type of engines they are converting (in this yahoo group) are ones made for generators and other stationary applications, where weight is not an issue but quietness is...
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    Converting an engine?

    There's an interesting group here http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Small4-strokeEngines/?yguid=345907554 that has to do with converting V-Twin engines. Mostly it seems like the conversion is stripping off shrouds and other items that are not necessary in an aircraft power plant. Changing carbs...
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    New Aviation Biofuel - Out performs 100LL

    I saw a show on one of those discovery type channels that put forth that rather than crude oil being a pile of dinosaurs, it is a precipitant. So the pockets of oil are in the constant process of replenishment. My wife and I both saw it so it was not a dream. I didn't invent this theory, I'm...
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    What Happened To...Le Pelican

    I saw an ad on craigslist this morning, can't remember where it was, but it's somewhere on the west coast or maybe inland a bit
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