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There is a Europa forum page where I built a map ...

I am also going through something similar with My Experimental Exhibition Motor Glider.

When I bought the aircraft I moved it to a different FSDO's jurisdiction so i thought I had to update the Ope ...

Why do tanks have baffles?

To prevent a shift in balance and to keep the fuel moving slowly in the tank during maneuvers, and reduce foaming/bubbles and currents.

If you don't think these thin ...

Those varmits are obviously the genetically altered terrorist rats seeing as how they purposely disabled your plane and have counter measures for birdshot, immunity to rat poison and are cunning enoug ...

I looks like you have a Rotax 377 or 447 on your UltraStar?

I have just finished putting a Rotax 377 on my UltraStar and need to tune the engine somewhat to get ready for my first flight in it.

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The conversion From Cuyuna UL-202 to Rotax 377 on my UltraStar is going well.

I am drilling holes in the engine mount for the Rotax.

Strangely it is nearly a perfect fit to the cross bars with t ...

Another thing to consider is that if size is important most newer regular digital cameras can make movies at 640x480 and are only limited in length by the memory card to stick in it.

I have a Casio ...

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Great Plains Gascolator
This Gascolator is a high quality, low cost fuel filter and water strainer. It should be installed at a low point in the fuel sy ...

Thats good news Bill.

I am sure the 377 will work out fine for me.

If not then perhaps a pair of AMT450 jet engines Laughing

Yep, I fly the HP-11 when ever conditions seem promising.

The HP-11 actually has a LOT of room behind the cockpit and I am actually considering putting an engine in it for self launch capability an ...

I also have an option to buy a $1200 Rotax 447 but though I would try the 377 first.

I feel like the 447 might be overkill on an UltraStar.

Expensive? My little logo picture plane has a Limbach ...

Herb,

Did you mean that I should have some on hand due to the nature of the 377 or was that an offer to sell them to me for my next overhaul ?

Hard to figure out meaning sometimes on email. :wi ...

Is it the impression of the E-LSA 2 seater folks that after 2010 you can no longer give instruction or even fly them anymore?

Is the Letter of deviation a way of keeping your 2 seater E-LSA from be ...

I have been fumbling with my Cuyuna UL-202 trying to get the CHT temps in range without much sucess.

The engine had seized a rear piston before I got it, but I replaced the piston & rings and h ...

Great Pictures! Guys.

Mike,

I had a bunch of those White Egrets nesting over a street from me in a big bush tree.

The constant clucking day and night can drive you crazy.

The people that o ...

You must have insurance if you fly passengers otherwise your are risking all for THEIR amusement.

Those waivers do not hold up in court as the state a federal laws prevail regardless of anything yo ...

I fly from a dirt strip, not with a Kolb however.

The plane will get dirty and you best not have any grease or other sticky substance on your hinges, rod ends, pulleys or other moving parts(Tail wh ...

Hmmmm....good point.

I however have a certified aircraft that specifies the pump be on for takeoff since that is the most likely time a fuel supply failure will cause dire results....logic being th ...

Probably a good idea to work you way up to XC flights.

Once you fly longer and longer you'll soon discover if you need extra cushions, drink holder, bigger fuel tank etc and you should practice lan ...

Is that May trip the Monument Valley gathering?

Since my UltraStar is not so comfortable for such a long trip to Monument Valley from Southern California I was considering doing it in my motorglide ...