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    Great Opportunity To Learn About Corvair Engines - May 18-20 in Green Cove Springs FL

    I just wanted to pass along some info on a free event that some of you may be interested in - If any of you have wondered about using a Corvair engine in your flying aircraft, or your aircraft project , but you did not really know how to get really good info, here is a golden opportunity...
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    Looking to buy "Where Is My Dream Plane" by Leeon Davis

    I am aware that the ERAU Library has one. I wanted one for myself. I would be interested in contacting the family to see if they would allow a reprint.
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    Looking to buy "Where Is My Dream Plane" by Leeon Davis

    Had a scammer from Africa try and get me to open an email saying he had one for sale (from Nigeria?), but other than that, no luck. Still looking, though. Semper Fi, Terry Hand
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    Looking to buy "Where Is My Dream Plane" by Leeon Davis

    I am looking to purchase a copy of the self published book Where is My Dream Planf a copy by Leeon D Davis. If you have a copy or know of a copy ,please contact me. Thank you. Semper Fi, Terry Hand Athens GA JARHEADPILOT82 (at) HOTMAIL.COM
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    Partnerships and the like

    Here is a source of some good general, legal advice on aircraft ownership and partnerships. Go to iTunes and look for the Airspeed online podcast with Steve Tupper (Stephen Force). Scroll down to the 2-7-08 podcasts and there are 2 podcasts on the subject. Really good information that may help...
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    Machinist & Welder Availability

    Have you tried eMachineshops.com?
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    I got layed off by Delta.

    I hate to tell you, Guys, but this person is pulling your leg, and I am being kind to put it that way. I am a 767 Captain for Delta with 22 years with the company, and I can tell you that Delta has not laid off any pilots this month. Delta did announce a voluntary separation in which 162 pilots...
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    Vision or KR2S

    I, too, have been watching the Vision from afar. There is a gentleman in New Zealand who has put the Vision plans to CAD and is building it through CNC and keying parts together. A really interesting idea, and I have seen some pictures. He is calling it the "Kotuku Clubman". Google it and I...
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    Sources of Dimensional Aircraft Lumber and Sheet Goods

    I know that your post was quite a while back, but I too am in the research phase of building an airplane and have decided to go with wood construction. I found a link to a great website with a lot of good info on wood, and thought I would pass it along Properties of wood Best wishes.
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    Pietenpol Plans

    I am looking for the following- Original Air Camper Plans, Original Air Camper Supplemental Plans, Original Air Camper Three Piece Wing Plans, Original Air Camper & Sky Scout Builders Manual, Original Air Camper Full Size Layout Rib-Print, Original Air Camper Wooden Landing Gear Plan
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    Would YOU do it?

    One more thing. Before you go on a "I heard several years ago..." line of information on insurance, contact Bob Mackey at Falcon Insurance, who handles the EAA preferred policy. He spoke at the EAA Workshop this weekend and discussed the issue of insurance on experimental aircraft. He was great...
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    Would YOU do it?

    We need to talk. Only because I have thought much the same way that you have. I have read through the Vision plans. I REALLY REALLY like the Vision plans, except for one thing. There seems to be only a few built. I never have fully understood it, but the wall between the non plans-buyer and...
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    Kit Plane Glide Ratios

    the best glide ratio (max dist) for the average helicopter is about 4 feet of forward glide for 1 foot of descent.
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    what's your desktop picture?

    High speed abort in PHL.
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    Wittman Buttercup Plans

    Looking for a set of plans for the Wittman Buttercup. Preferably with the CDs that came with the plans as well. Not particularly interested in any parts that have been built, but will look at any deal. Please email me at jarheadpilot82-at-hotmail-dot-com. Thanks.
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