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  1. tralika

    Sandlin Gliders: Builds, mods, flights

    You can tie those lines with tension using a Round Turn and Two Half Hitches. It will make it easier if you have a second set of fingers or a clamp to hold the cord against the tube to maintain the tension while you put in the half hitches.
  2. tralika

    Blended wing ACs are coming !

    Don't forget the difficulty of performing maintenance on those engines mounted on top of the fuselage compared to engines hanging under the wings close to the ground.
  3. tralika

    New Zealand

    It's been a long time since I was in NZ but I also rented a plane for an hour of dual time local sightseeing. I can't remember the name of the airport and my log book is in different state right now. It was a grass strip on the North Island. I'd do that again. You might take a look at the New...
  4. tralika

    Sport Pilots Association

    The attached 2022 statistics from FAA.gov indicate there are less than 7000 active Sport Pilot certificate holders compared to 164,346 Private Pilots. The only smaller category is Recreational Pilot at 79, that number is down from 238 in 2013. The total number of active pilot certificate...
  5. tralika

    Pre-buy on sub $30k aircraft?

    There are untold numbers of airplanes out there that you couldn't afford if someone gave you one. I agree with the others that said a "Fresh Annual" means nothing. I would not buy any certified plane without a pre-buy inspection by an IA that has never seen the plane before and has never met...
  6. tralika

    Lazair help

    You might check out Culver Props. Valley Engineering, L.L.C - Culver Propellors They have a bunch of videos on YouTube that might be informative.
  7. tralika

    Panel Planning and Wiring Webinar

    The EAA is offering a webinar on Panel Planning and Wiring for home builders on Jan 22. It can be accessed through the EAA or the FAA Safety website. If you have a panel yet to build on your plane this might be helpful...
  8. tralika

    Flying Pictures; Post Yours

    Brooks Glacier on the north side of the Alaska Range. Mt Brooks on the right, Mt Deception in the distance.
  9. tralika

    Crashes in the News - Thread

    https://www.cbsnews.com/news/red-bull-plane-swap-faa-revokes-licenses-luke-aikins-andy-farrington/
  10. tralika

    Crashes in the News - Thread

    Fatal Kitfox crash in Eloy Arizona https://apnews.com/article/small-plane-crash-pilot-dead-arizona-phoenix-160d3846e786191ae7ab515af54880b1
  11. tralika

    Fairchild Super 71

    Looks like pilot visibility was not a top design element.
  12. tralika

    Your opinion on an altimeter ALT20IMF-3 from Falcon Gauges

    I'm very happy with my UMA Airspeed, Altimeter and VSI.
  13. tralika

    Stainless Steel Firewalls

    I used .020" titanium sheet from McMaster-Carr and saved several pounds over the stainless firewall blank supplied with my kit. McMaster has a couple different grades of titamium, some really expensive, at least one pretty reasonable. The titanium was easy to cut and drill with a pair of snips...
  14. tralika

    Ultralight covering prep tips

    I used the Anti-Chafe tape but it doesn't look or feel much different than the old style heavy cloth medical tape. I don't know why the medical tape would not work, assuming you can find it.
  15. tralika

    Buying, finishing, and registering largely finished but uncertified projects

    Good info from Charlie and Ron. In addition, if you have not already done so, I suggest you contact a local Designated Airworthiness Representative. The EAA can help you with that, either a through a local chapter or using the search tool on the EAA website. The DAR is the one that will inspect...
  16. tralika

    New Build Russia AC-4KC

    That's a nice looking glider iAlex. Congratulations on completing your build. I had an AC-4 for a few years and really liked it, not the best performer going long distances but great thermalling in weak lift and fun to fly. Hope you enjoy it.
  17. tralika

    Plexus vs Pledge?

    I have a polycarbonate (Lexan) windshield on my plane. It scratches much easier than acrylic plastic. I switched to Brillianize plastic cleaner a while back and have been very happy with it. I switched because the polycarbonate manufacturer recommended Brillianize for cleaning. Much cheaper...
  18. tralika

    Wag Aero Sportman 2+2 landing gear

    Why not just call Glasair? I'm sure they would be glad to talk to you about landing gear/wheel/tire options.
  19. tralika

    New here!

    If you haven't already done so, you should check out the local EAA chapter(s) in your area. Go to a monthly meeting, you won't need an invitation, and ask them about Flight Instructors in the area that are Experimental friendly. There will probably be some other builders that can help you decide...
  20. tralika

    New Member - Two Place Taildragger on Amphibs

    I built/own a Highlander. I fly and instruct floats and amphibs but have only flown my Highlander on wheels. If you haven't already done so, go to the Just Aircraft Forum and do a search for "Amphib". You'll find lots of discussions that should be helpful. You should also be able to contact...
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