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    601 XLB

    I'm looking to purchase an LSA plane. I had plans years ago for the Zenith XL 601 but once it started having wing problems I shyed away. Now I'm looking at an XL 601 B complete less engine, I have an 0235 I would like to use, and I wonder is this a model that solved the wing problems?
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    No spark Rotax 447

    Can anyone help me figure out how to hook up my wires on my rotax 447? The only wire not plugged in off the coil is a yellow wire with black stripe. Coming from the engine there are two yellow wires, one having a black stripe and one gray wire Thanks GIl
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    Dead Stick Landings

    What would be the best wing design for LSA or untralight type craft that will allow you to land with low or no engine power. My plane does not want to flair with low or no power, is this a CG or basic wing design problem?
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    51%

    I wish to build a Wag A Bond using a Piper Colt Fuselage. How do I find out before I start this will meet the 51% rule?
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    Elevator push/pull tube

    I have changed my home built from cables controling the elevator to a push rod set up. Is there a way I could lay weight on the elevator without damage so I could do a static test?
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    Wing Struts

    Is there a less expensive steel tube that can be used for wing struts instead of using 4130 ?
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    fuel lines

    On my fuel tanks I put a port front and rear. My thoughts were that when either climbing or decending your fuel runs back and fourth and it is possible for a port to become uncovered with fuel allowing air to enter the fuel lines. How do you run your lines to prevent air entering the system when...
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    Nesmith Cougar

    Does any one have any information on the Nesmith Cougar. I called Acro Sport, but just got the anserweing machine. There dosen't seem to be much information on the web. What I'm really looking for is a ELSA, plans built that is at the high end of the LSA ,, you know close to 130 knot cruise...
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    Stol Aircraft

    After being away from avaition for many many years, I was shocked when I saw films on the Stol King and Highlander. they are truly amazing. What plans , besides the STOL KING,are there for scrach building such planes that are LSA compliant? Do any of you have experiance with these planes?
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    Cobalt SS engine

    Does anyone have any information on the new Chevy Cobalt SS 2.0 supercharged engine? I read an ad that said it produces 260 HP at 2000 RPM.
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    Landing gear compression spring

    I'm Building a Double Eagle LSA tail dragger. It will have a gross weight of 900 pounds. Does any one out there know how you figure out how much pressure will be placed on compression land gear springs? The landing gear uses a compression springs on each main, and is compressed under load. Gil
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    Tail wheel to trike

    I am building a Double Eagle two place plane. It is a side by side tail dragger with an 1835 vw engine. I'm a big guy, so I plan to built it as a single seat. I would like to know if any of you would know what would be involved to change this to a nose wheel plane. I would assume the front...
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    New old engine

    I have been looking for many many years at different types of engines that could be used for aircraft. It seems that most use a re-drive and use a very high RPM, I mean over 3,600 RPM. I'm not at all comfortable with 2 stroke engines anywhere, I have never had good luck with them dating back to...
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    new guy

    Hi all.I'm an older pilot that is the early stages of building a Double Eagle LSA . I'm an electrican by trade and a member of the EAA. I look forward to interacting with all of you, and learing somthing in the process.:ban:
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