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  1. DaveP

    Great Opportunity To Learn About Corvair Engines - May 18-20 in Green Cove Springs FL

    Re: Great Opportunity To Learn About Corvair Engines - May 18-20 in Green Cove Spring There is also a three day workshop at Adel Ga. for Corvair builders on Nov. 8-10. http://azaleaaviation.com/SpyderWorkshop.htm Dave P.
  2. DaveP

    Turbo Corvair Conversion ..........Hypothetical

    In reading this linked page, I found "built this exhaust System out of 321 stainless. Its future home is on Woody Harris’ 601 XL. He will be retrofitting his 2,850 cc engine with a turbocharger". Does anybody know Woody Harris and if he did indeed turbo his 601? Dave
  3. DaveP

    Corvairs at Sun n Fun

    Hey Don, maybe you could get on a mailist. Just send an email to: [email protected] and ask to be added to Corvairpilot Just Corvair talk.. Dave P.
  4. DaveP

    Core for infusion

    I use a closed cell foam for wing skins. I get the cheap stuff from Diab in 1/8". I then punch a 1" x 1" pattern of 1/8" holes. I warm the mold to encourage flow out of sight to move quicker than the surface on the bag side. This tends to prevent dry areas out of sight.
  5. DaveP

    FibreGlast System 2000 and EcoPoxy...your thoughts??

    There are Urethane Acrylates such as Crestapol from Scott Bader. Look into all your options before setting your course. Then be sure you use the compatible bonding methods.
  6. DaveP

    I've joined the club!

    Its been a year, hows your conversion going?
  7. DaveP

    New Corvair Powered Airplane - The Saberwing by Azalea Aviation LLC

    Turbo is flying! Upped the prop by four inches in pitch. Love that sound, watch a video on the company site or facebook page.
  8. DaveP

    SPYDER ENGINE WORKSHOP - Corvair Conversions

    Will there be a Corvair Maintenance schedule/manual presented to help pilots monitor/maintain their Corvair through the break-in and there after?
  9. DaveP

    Turbo Corvair Conversion ..........Hypothetical

    As I said, it was my understanding. I heard it somewhere at a Corvair event. Don't remember who or when, just that it was why we cant run 150 Hp continuous. I'm sure some engineer-type could could research and prove/disprove it. I am just saying that it was my understanding.
  10. DaveP

    QUESTIONS concerning Spyder Corvair Engine Conversions.....Azalea Aviation

    Even more questions can be answered at the Engine Workshop next week. See Azaleaaviation.com
  11. DaveP

    Turbo Corvair Conversion ..........Hypothetical

    The Saberwing is now flying with a turbo-normalized package. The prop has been upped by four inches of pitch. There are videos on Azalea Aviation's facebook page. I'm sure that Bill will post more data as it becomes available. I read here that someone commented on cooling at 180Hp would be...
  12. DaveP

    Happy Pilot Father's Day! - Thanks DAD!

    My dad was a dreamer. He subscribed to Air-Power, Air-Classics, Flying and many model magazines. Unfortunately, my father was an insulin dependent diabetic. He was a diabetic from way back before insulin could be synthesized. He had to boil a glass needle, and inject insulin scavenged from pig...
  13. DaveP

    What's a good job to get to work on an airfield

    How to start? Build an airplane. Build a Teenie Two or a fly-Baby or a Max ultralight. Even a teenager can build an ultralight. Once you begin hopping around the smaller airports, the work will find you. Build a flying resume. Start in the fun and enjoy as the fun continues.
  14. DaveP

    Life in an airpark

    One of the things to look into is how the runway access is granted. I have seen the runway as a separate lot that "members" pay to access. I have seen members lose access. I have an airpark home. Our runway is on an easement running down the centerline of all the properties. Since everybody owns...
  15. DaveP

    EJ 22 in Zenith 750 STOL

    We have a firewall forward package for the 750 that is proven. @azaleaaviation. It's worth a look.
  16. DaveP

    Sun n Fun 2016

    Awesome year at S&F!! I saw that Dreamer fly inn the Showcase. Think "F-15 in slo-mo". So cool to see a seemingly mad scientist succeed. We had a great showing in our booth with unbelievable interest levels. We are gonna have to pick up the pace on our expansion if the interest even comes close...
  17. DaveP

    Alert on Azalea LLC and Bill Clapp

    I also believe in doing my own research. A quick search of the pilots database shows that WW did indeed get a pilot's license. He received a sport pilot's license in 2010. It does not appear that he held any other cert. (Perhaps someone knows how to verify previous certs) so, Bill may not have...
  18. DaveP

    Alert on Azalea LLC and Bill Clapp

    To all who wanted to see some of the allegations answered: One of WW's assertions was that Aeromax closed up and "effectively" left customers with no recourse. I found the video below that was posted on YouTube way back in 2009. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjgUagJfC3g Notice that...
  19. DaveP

    Alert on Azalea LLC and Bill Clapp

    Perhaps you could ask a question.
  20. DaveP

    Corvair Coffee Maker....

    The water boils a a lower temperature than the oil, silly. Yes, Don. Viton seals.
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