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    FAW+ Velomobile Build

    My wife and I have had a recumbent tricycle for a few years now and she's been enjoying riding it. This year we decided we wanted a second one so that we could go out riding together. The only issue with that is that it was going to eat up my CH-750 budget for the year. As a result I put my foot...
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    Trouble Registering

    I suggested someone (Aaron H) over on the Pilots of America forum take a look over here. He said he was having trouble registering. Any chance one of the moderators could look into it? Here's the thread with a description of the problem he's having...
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    Bede BD-6

    I was wondering if anyone had thoughts on the BD-6. Looks like a fun little plane. And it looks like someone could scratch build one pretty cheaply. Alas, they only sell it in kit-form for $17,944. http://www.bedecorp.com/bd-6.html It seems like just the type of plane we frequently discuss on...
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    Sheet Metal Corrosion Protection

    As I mentioned in the "what did you do today thread" I'm working on building the rudder kit for the Zenith CH-601. The plans (revision 2005) mention using Zinc-Chromate for corrosion protection, but that seems to be going out of favor due to environmental concerns. For all I know the plans have...
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    Scotch/Whisk(e)y/Bourbon

    Rather than completely derail another thread, how about one dedicated to these fine drinks. All this talk of scotch is getting me thirsty. I'm going to go pour myself so Oban (not my favorite, but I have it on hand). Glenmorangie and Lagavulin are my two favorites at the moment. I do...
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    Photography

    Is anyone else here into photography? In another thread it sounded like there were a few people who have flown for aerial photography, but it didn't sound like anyone was really into the photography part of that field. I've been slowly teaching myself photography and have been having a lot of...
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    Minicoupe

    I figured I'd start a new thread to document my progress with the Minicoupe. As I mentioned in another thread, I'm not sure I'll ever fully build this plane. I'm more just dipping my toes in the water to see what it's like to build an aluminum plane from plans. Along the way, I hope to exercise...
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    Bally's Bomber (1/3 Scale B-17)

    I hadn't seen this posted here yet. The 1/3 scale B-17 that has been under construction for years just got her airworthiness certificate. Awesome work! Can't wait to see it fly. For more information: https://www.facebook.com/BallyBomber/ http://www.theballybomber.com/
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    Inexpensive Aircraft - I lied

    As came up in the multitude of threads on inexpensive aircraft, everyone has different requirements for an "inexpensive" aircraft. I maintain, my primary use for such an aircraft will be relaxing after work on fun flights in the evening. I love the idea of a hummelbird/ultracruiser. They...
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    Instrument Rating and Sport Pilot

    Let's say I'm a private pilot. I let my medical lapse, but I stay current flying under the LSA regulations. Now, just for fun I decide to get my instrument rating. Per 61.65 I need to: I hold a private pilot certificate. I am current. Does that mean I hold a current private pilot...
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    What is an inexpensive aircraft?

    As a follow on to "Inexpensive Homebuilts...why", I am starting this thread to discuss our perceptions of what qualifies as inexpensive. I'll see if I can figure out how to setup a poll.
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    Aileron Reflex

    My biggest issue with light planes (LSAs in particular) is that they bounce around too much in turbulence and make me airsick. And, unfortunately LSAs are limited in wing loading due to the max stall speed requirement. In thinking of a new concept for an LSA aircraft that was less sensitive to...
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    AZ-705 Design Thread

    Only time will tell how far this thread will get before I get distracted by other ideas. Rough Goals: 1) Asymmetric 2) Single Seat 3) VW Engine 4) LSA Preliminary Sizing Sw = 142 ft^2 b = 28.625 ft W_gross = 1000 lbs bhp = 80 hp Screen shot from Solidworks (Thanks EAA)
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    Piper Cub Lift Coeffiicent

    This is really starting to drive me crazy. I know I must have a unit conversion off somewhere because I keep coming up with the J-3 having a Cl_max of 1.85. Can anyone help? Stall: 38mph Gross Weight: 1220 lbs Wing Area: 178.5 ft^2 Just to compare, the data I found online about the USA 35B...
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    Interiors

    I've always been disappointed by the interiors in aircraft, especially homebuilts (RV, Sonex, Long-EZ). They all tend to look cheap. I've seen a couple Velocitys that looked decent, but still not great. Has anyone seen or found photos of a really nice interior? Like a Maserati for fixed wing...
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    Expired License

    This drives me nuts. I will frequently talk with people that used to fly, but don't currently. For some reason they all say their "license is expired". I can never figure out what they mean by that. Was there a time when your certificate would expire, or are people improperly saying that they...
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    Lockheed Little Dipper

    Did anyone get a chance to see the replica of the Lockheed Little Dipper at Oshkosh? I've always thought that was a cool little plane...
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    New Design

    I've decided to start a new aircraft design. It will be very similar to an existing design, but the structure will be made of a different material (sheet metal) and the design will be simplified. It will be obvious at completion (if ever reached) what design I started with, however, until that...
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    Wing Stations

    I am currently inputting a wing into Rhino from a set of plans. The plans call out X, Y, WS, and %chord. This wing has 5.5 degrees of dihedral. Is the Wing Station typically measured in planview or is it typically measured along the wing's actual coordinate system? As a result, do I need to...
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    Sheet Metal Structures

    I'd like to compile a thread with photos of the structure of different sheet metal aircraft. The primary purpose of the thread is to store images and provide structural design ideas. Right now I'm most interest in wing structures and attachments, but I know I'll eventually move on to all the...
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