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    Learning how to "back drill"?

    I recently acquired a damaged Zenith 601HD(the one without the "wing issues") and need to do a lot of repairs. Since this is an early kit, it doesn't have many pre-drilled parts. When I get new panels and skins, I'll probably have to drill many of the parts from the backside through the existing...
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    Beginner builder repairing a damaged aiircraft

    I recently acquired a Zenith 601HD, that was flying since 2004. Last year, the builder had an engine failure(suspect bad carb) under 100ft off the deck. It went down in a field, damaged both main landing gear, the firewall, the left wing, twisted the back of the tail, and tweaked the center...
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    Building an Ultra Pup from plans

    I'm strongly considering building the "Preceptor" Ultra Pup. It seems to be the perfect blend of low stall, decent cruise, good useful load and range, 2 seats, low-ish build cost, VW power, simple construction, folding wings, and so on. I acquired the plans from the flypreceptor Yahoo group, so...
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    Please help me find what I need.

    Hi all, For several years now, I've wanted to build an airplane, which one is the million dollar question. I have "chosen" a design several times already, but I'm not in a position to start buying until next year. The problem I have is that I don't have a mission. The type of flying I plan on...
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    Help me choose a design

    I recently talked to a very intelligent EAA Technical Advisor, who advised against building an all wood design, in the Pacific Northwest, as a first project. He's a wood aircraft specialist, I trust his opinion. He instead recommended an all-metal or rag and tube design. I started looking at all...
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    Western Hemlock grain quality

    I plan on building a Ragwing RW11 with a combination of white pine, and hemlock where more strength is needed. I've been learning a lot about the grading of wood, but I'm unclear about wavy grain. I have access to good quality hemlock from Lowe's of all places, perks of living in the Pacific...
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    VW engine in ragwing RW11

    I trying to plan out my build of a Ragwing RW11 Ragabond 2 seater. The specs call for a Rotax 503 or equivelant(under 100lbs). I don't mind using a 2-stroke engine, and there are plenty of nice models out there, and they make good power. The issue I have is the additional work of having to...
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    Ragwind wood recomendation

    Ragwing wood recomendation I'll be starting a Ragwing RW11 Ragabond built in a few months. I'm currently researching wood options and trying to determine the ideal wood for the majority of the airframe. Sitka Spruce being the obvious choice, but expensive. The other options locally(Portland...
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    New here from Hillsboro, Oregon.

    Hi everybody, I don't have a PPL yet, but I am on the fence about starting a plane build. Looking at high performance 4 seaters, Vans RV10 seems like a no-brainer. Doing lots of research at this time, not sure I want to take the plunge and commit to a 3+ year project. I would love to connect...
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