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    set of wheels and brakes

    I have a need for a set of wheels and brakes with or without tires for tail wheel project (about 1,500 lb gw) Would prefer 6.00x6. Hoping someone has a set that needs a new home! Thanks, William
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    Are vehicle strobe power supplies suitable for EAB

    Just curious if Whelen vehicle strobe power supplies are safe and suitable for use in experimental homebuilts, and if so, what type/ configuration? Is anyone using something from a different application or something "homebuilt"? Thanks, William
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    Landing lights in wooden wings

    Hello all, I have a pair of Aerosun LED lights, and would like to use them as landing lights in the leading edge of a wooden wing on an LSA project. The plans have no information for that type of installation. Can anyone point me in the right direction or offer lessons learned from doing an...
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    control cable shackles

    Hello, I've just started assembling the right wing for a 14H Maranda (finally! a "big" piece). Thinking ahead, I have a question about attaching cables (such as drag anti-drag) to brackets. My question: Is there an alternative to using cable shackles to attach the cable to the compression...
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    Turnbuckle parts

    Hello, I'm looking for 8 MS21251-A3L turnbuckle barrels (4 in., aluminum with 10/32 thread) and 16 MS21259-3L stud ends if anyone has a few laying around. Thanks, William
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    O-235 or O-200 engine

    Hello all, I'm looking for an O-235 or possibly an O-200 for a Falconar Maranda project. Would prefer the O-235 because of my size. Does not have to be running, but needs to have all or most of the parts. Thanks, William A mile of road can take you a mile, but a mile of runway can take...
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    Light weight (and) inexpensive wheels/brakes for LSA

    What ideas are floating out there about economical wheels and brakes for a 1300ish lb LSA like a Maranda? I fly helicopters for a living, so I am not very in the know about wheels and brakes. Has anyone used alternatives like motorcycle, scooter or other types brakes?
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    Hello Maranda builders

    Hello All, Is anyone building a Falconar Maranda? I am building a -14H and have been following Randy and Richard at My Wooden Airplane and Carlson Skunk Works. Just curious who else might be creating one' William
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    Discussing Poplar....again

    Hello everyone, I have a question for everyone, but especially the engineers and designers. Of course IAW AC 43.13, Spruce is the standard for our use. Concerning Poplar in particular, it cautions that it is not a direct substitute without considering the reduced strength. With that in mind...
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