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  1. Eugene

    Private landing strip question

    You are correct on south side there is highway with powerlines and trees. Not sure if it is 50 foot but it is enough. This is probably very naïve assumption, but I was planning to use it as only departure on 36 and landing on 18 on very calm evenings or mornings. If I use 36 for landing...
  2. Eugene

    Private landing strip question

    I agree, my experienced with them was very pleasant as well. On my experimental light sport Aircraft I wanted to change, operating limitations to be able to fly at night. They really didn't present any obstacles. I installed appropriate lights and I was able to do that. Later on, I called them...
  3. Eugene

    Private landing strip question

    Thank you, thank you, thank you! This is exactly what I was looking for! I will do my homework...
  4. Eugene

    Private landing strip question

    Thank you. I should've post. This screenshot versus creating my own picture. I was trying to make it little bit more comprehensive. Thanks again!
  5. Eugene

    Private landing strip question

    No, I don't think this is an option, unfortunately
  6. Eugene

    Private landing strip question

    40 acres dozen belong to me. I have only 7 acres.
  7. Eugene

    Private landing strip question

    Our local airport, 4 miles straight north
  8. Eugene

    Private landing strip question

    Hello everyone. Not sure if this is correct place to ask this question or not. I am including picture with my house on 7 acres and opportunity to create 850 feet of grass strip for my 100HP LSA. Would like to hear if this looks doable. If so, would like to connect with people who have done it...
  9. Eugene

    Aircraft inspection doors variety

    I would like to educate myself on different kinds of openable inspection doors that we have out there. Picture below it's what I had on my airplane installed from the factory. How do we call this kind of system and this kind of locks? To me they did very good job. But what do I know. I see...
  10. Eugene

    2nd vacuum bagging attempt question

    Yes, I agree that building engine cowling should not be huge deal for me anymore. I'm sure there will be all kinds of questions in the process. First question at this point is how many ply in general I should be considering? Looking at what I have now, 1 mm thick, thinking this is not good...
  11. Eugene

    2nd vacuum bagging attempt question

    New part looks and feels much better. Still I can see some daylight in some spots. Definitely not airtight or watertight. Yes, it is three layers of 8 ounce glass and I don't see how I can make it any thinner. What I did yesterday turns out to be less than a millimeter thick. Only one blanket...
  12. Eugene

    2nd vacuum bagging attempt question

    Yes, I set pump for 20" and pressure differential looks like set about 3-4". I found two very small leaks in the first few minutes and after that pump was coming on once every five minutes or so. Based on your previous recommendations, I decided that this was good enough for today. After...
  13. Eugene

    2nd vacuum bagging attempt question

    Everything is working good now. I just had this question in my head that needs to be answered. Thank you.
  14. Eugene

    2nd vacuum bagging attempt question

    While I was working this morning, on my second attempt to make good part, I developed another question that really needs to be answered. As it turns out, I had leak on my mold at location "A". I spend a few nights to find it, but in the process of looking for it was fighting with all kinds of...
  15. Eugene

    First vacuum bagging attempt question

    Looks like I was missing something very important all along in this conversation. Apparently you guys using some kind of pressure sensitive pumps. In my world of air conditioning pump that I have is pretty stupid. Doesn't know anything until you kill the power. It was running straight for seven...
  16. Eugene

    First vacuum bagging attempt question

    It is actually amazing that I got almost working part out of so many things that I got wrong. What if I would've done everything right? That part will be just about beautiful? I was actually planning to install the tee inside of vacuum line, but that was wrong again?! I was so proud of myself...
  17. Eugene

    Upgrading LSA brake lines

    OK, looks like I found what will work for me real good. Planing to use 3/16" smallest hose available with 1/8" brass fittings. Please tell me that this stuff is good enough for what I will be using it for. This way I can make everything right in place just like I did with plastic tube. Thank you...
  18. Eugene

    First vacuum bagging attempt question

    As it turns out the vacuum gauge that I need, was on my shelf on the few feet away. I will do it right next time. Lesson learned.
  19. Eugene

    First vacuum bagging attempt question

    This is exactly what is happening. I had this mental picture in my head, but I couldn't explain it. I actually heard little hissing noise, but didn't think it's a big deal. Now I know. Thank you very much. I will be ordering vacuum gauge.
  20. Eugene

    First vacuum bagging attempt question

    Thank you for the detailed explanation. This will give me enough to study for weeks. Surprisingly nobody told me that vacuum is important. I learned my lesson and next time I will have a vacuum gauge on it. Will also watch all videos of course. I know today how much I didn't know yesterday...
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