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    Welding Composites

    Interesting new process. University of Queensland student helps to develop composite welding process | Australian Aviation
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    composite failure FEA modelling webinar

    A bit beyond my level of ability but I'm sure there are people here who would be interested. Webinar: Simulating ultimate failure, coupling inter- and intra-laminar failure : CompositesWorld
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    How the war was really won

    https://vimeo.com/59376506
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    Clear Acrylic Sheet

    I am currently working for a company that does retrofit double glazing using optical grade acrylic sheet in 3 mm, 4.5 mm and 10 mm thickness's. There are always a bunch of offcuts of varying sizes that would be suitable for windshields, Nav light covers, Inspection covers or ???? Occasionally...
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    Sure beats hand propping

    The Moment - First Hucks Start in 70 Years > Vintage Wings of Canada
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    And they reckon Wittman field gets busy

    Landings at San Diego Int Airport Nov 23, 2012 on Vimeo
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    Forged Composites.

    Putting this up for comment, No doubt, too expensive for use in Homebuilt aircraft but as it becomes more common, perhaps some of the high end kits may begin to explore its use. What Are Forged Composites? | The Composites Wiki
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    A Wing Design Method for Aerospace Students and Homebuilders; M A Ferman, PHD, PE

    Has anyone seen this book? Recommended? Is it worth the price? A Wing Design Method for Aerospace Students and Home Builders: Strength, Weight, Flutter, Divergence, Buckling, Deflection, and Twist: M. A. Ferman: 9781426973109: Amazon.com: Books
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    Rolls Royce Merlin Crankshaft

    Rolls Royce Merlin V12 Crankshaft, Spitfire ,P51 Mustang, Mosquito, Lancaster. | eBay
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    Some rules for discussion re emotive topics.

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    Shuttle launch to booster splashdown

    Absolutely mindblowing video shot from the Space Shuttle during launch
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    Auxiliary Sponsons

    Someone just posted this link on the Spencer Aircar Yahoo Group. http://xa.yimg.com/kq/groups/1423280/1385946030/name/Auxiliary%20Sponsons%20for%20a%20Coot%20Amphibian.pdf WHAT DO THEY ACCOMPLISH? 1) Shorten time to mount the bow wave by 6 seconds; 2) Shorten time to take off water by 5...
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    One giant leap

    Space Jump Test of the Day - TDW Geeks
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    Blanik L-13 AD, and possible L-23 AD

    Don't have any experience with the L23 Topaz but there was a life extension mod to 12000 hours, approved on the L13 spars by the Gliding Federation of Australia, as most of the Blaniks over here have lots of hours. You can tell which ones have it by the cherry rivets in the bottom spar root...
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    Non approved materials

    The following post was on another airplane forum recently. Note, the names have been changed to x,y and z. I thought the warning I sent could be repeated here. One thing I did that deviated from the standards was go with cabinet plywood for the spar facing and here is why. Back when xxxxxxx...
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    Composite Monocoque Structures

    OK, so I know it's an airplane site and this article is about a car, but is this a technique that could be useful for a fuselage. The article describes the original Lotus Elite Monocoque structure where the body/chassis was constructed from three main moldings. The chassis weighed 200 lb and...
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    Electric Lazair

    ‪Lazair Electric, Amphibious and Soars Dale Kramer angelica14709‬‏ - YouTube 100% scale, Electric Lazair - RC Groups Amphibious too. Guess I wont be getting that FlyNano after all.The 70 kg US$39,000 FlyNano Electric Microlight:roll:
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    Kitplanes composite float articles

    Just found these links on the Kitplanes website. Thought others might want to read them. Story Part 1 Story Part 2 Craig
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    Can anyone recommend this book?

    Composite Materials for Aircraft Structures (Aiaa Education Series) Authors : Brian Hoskin Has anyone read this and is it worth getting? Not mentioned in 'Composites FAQ' or Orions list of literature. Thanks, Craig
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    Aircraft Design: A Conceptual Approach

    I've been offered a 1989 copy of Dan Raymers 'Aircraft Design: A Conceptual Approach' cheaply. Can anyone tell me if there are any glaring deficiencies or omissions in this early edition when compared to the 1992 or 2006 editions? Craig
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