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    Only 1 Question

    Maslan: There are a number of sites to research what is available in the way of aircraft (a large number of which are listed on www.wanttaja.com Ron's site is excellent), but I think Aerocrafter from EAA is the best source. It has information and a searchable data base on CDrom. If...
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    Flying in Canada

    George: I have already talked to a few fellow Canadians on this forum, so we're out there (sometimes waaaay out there). Most of what you want to ask is on the Transport Canada site www.md-ra.com Almost all of the information that you read on American sites is applicable in...
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    Ford fuel mixture

    Ben Haas: Excellent work. I am very interested in which forged strocker crank works out, as I am planing a similar stroked small block. I can't wait to hear that it's running.
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    Ford fuel mixture

    Ben Haas: First let me say WOW! I looked at your pictures and love what you are doing. I also, what to use a Ford engine so I have a question or two if you don't mind. What PSRU, Prop, and which Ford block is your engine based on? I have a million more questions but I will stop here.
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    PC flyin

    Johnny: If you or someone you know are a member of EAA there is a 2 part article on Flight Sims in the April and May 2003 issue of Sport Aviation Magazine. It shows "how to" paint, panel, flight dynamics etc. I have not tried it but it was very interesting. Maybe try www.x-plane.com - a...
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    Retractable Landing Gear ideas

    Shane: Sorry it took me so long to respond to your generous offer. Absolutly no disrespect intended. The truth is I have been without the computer for a week after trying to load a new CAD program and that set off a cascading series of hardware failures that ended with a new motherboard...
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    Retractable Landing Gear ideas

    Shane: I appretiate your help. I had seen planes with a similar gear leg to what I wanted but couldn't figure out what type of plane it was from my side of the chain-link fence. Now that I know what planes to look for, maybe I can find something in the "bone yard" that can be adapted...
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    Retractable Landing Gear ideas

    PTAirco: Thank you for your response. I must be on the right track... I have ruled out all but a couple of designs and the "L" Bracket Idea is still my favorite. I also have a design w/ the wheel exposed on the leading edge/outboard and rotating out of the sponson float (still w/ the L...
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    Retractable Landing Gear ideas

    Uglycop, Sorry it took me so long to get back to thank you. I have been looking at the site you gave me and I am confident this will work great. thanx again
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    Retractable Landing Gear ideas

    Uglycop, Interesting alias:) Thank you for your opinion, I think your absolutely about using urethane biscuits. I don't suppose you know of any sources or information? The height issue shouldn't be a problem because I seem to have a fair bit of room in the sponsons. Thanx
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    Who's Using an Alt Engine?

    Orion, I have seen some of the reduction units you were talking about and was wondering if they could be used on aircraft. I didn't find one for a ford V-8. If you know of any I would greatly appreciate the company's name. Do you have any preferences- from an engineering standpoint...
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    Math Problem

    Bill and Jerry, Its funny how now that you mention it, I do recall these areas of math. Thank you very much for reassuring me.
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    Math Problem

    To all the engineers and mathmaticians out there, I ran into an equation while checking FAR part 23 to see if my design would pass. The equation appears to want the tangent of the hull deadrise angle taken to the power of 2/3 and the seaplane weight taken to the power of 1/3. I have never...
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    Retractable Landing Gear ideas

    Holden, You have obviously spend a great deal of time considering landing gear and I thank you for your interest. My design goals are: -Low landing speed, for rough water purposes more than land. -High cruise speed is less important than low landing speed. -Simplicity, in fabrication...
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    Retractable Landing Gear ideas

    Holden, Thanks for your response and sorry for not getting back sooner. I have been out of town. Yes, I do want the aircraft to be "like a Cub". Larger than normal tires. Trailing Design to bounce away from bumps. 3,600 # plane. Beyond that I am trying not to put too many design...
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    Retractable Landing Gear ideas

    Hello Everyone. I have been messing around with a number of retractable gear designs and I am not that confident with my ideas, so I was hoping for a fresh approach. First off, it does need to be retractable because it is an amphibious aircraft. Second I have been told to stick to...
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    Who's Using an Alt Engine?

    Jake Hi again. I am far from the engine mounting stage, but the engine I have in storage is a fuel injected 5.0 l ford small block V-8. The reasons for picking this engine as a powerplant are varied. Cheap was nice (free) although forged crank, machining, etc. will change that. fuel...
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    Spar Lamination Corrosion Control

    Rick, I just finished reading the article and found alot of useful information. I feel more confident about what I am doing thanks to help like yours. Norm
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    Spar Lamination Corrosion Control

    Rick, This is exactly the information I was hoping for. I hated the idea of spending years building a plane only to have to rebuild it when my kids are ready to fly. I am printing a copy for my building file. Thanks Again, Norm
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    Spar Lamination Corrosion Control

    I just though that with all the RV builders out there that someone might be able to tell me how to treat a spar that will be sandwiched or laminated to prevent future corrosion. I keep hearing about certified aircraft that have AD's that involve an X-Ray of the spar and I would like to...
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